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BYD's Flash Charger Boosts EV Range 10%‑70% in 5 Minutes
SocialMar 8, 2026

BYD's Flash Charger Boosts EV Range 10%‑70% in 5 Minutes

BYD’s new flash ⚡️ charging station can charge an EV from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes 🚀 via @XH_Lee23 #EV #solar https://t.co/wTMqoUmnMo

By Glen Gilmore
Commodities and Critical Materials Lead 2026 Investment Trends
SocialMar 8, 2026

Commodities and Critical Materials Lead 2026 Investment Trends

Where are you planning to invest next in 2026? Commodities & critical materials are heating up—gold/silver shining, rare earths & lithium key for energy/AI transition. What's your pick?

By Haplo
GenAI Use Cases Mapped Across Legal Work Lifecycle
SocialMar 8, 2026

GenAI Use Cases Mapped Across Legal Work Lifecycle

Mapping of GenAI use cases in a lifecycle of legal work | Singapore 🇸🇬 Ministry of Law https://t.co/J5WreC6QaO TY @Og_Dickson #AIGovernance #LegalTech https://t.co/Qo4dfqv9Qn

By Glen Gilmore
Gulf Nations Cut Output to Avoid Irreversible Shutdown
SocialMar 8, 2026

Gulf Nations Cut Output to Avoid Irreversible Shutdown

On the oil production shut in: By curbing oil output early, Persian Gulf nations are trying to lengthen the time before they reach full storage. Their plan is to try to keep output low but running — avoiding full shutdowns. The former...

By Javier Blas
California Solar‑Battery System Doubles Nuclear Output Reliably
SocialMar 8, 2026

California Solar‑Battery System Doubles Nuclear Output Reliably

California’s solar and batteries can now produce almost twice the constant output, day and night, as its nuclear plant, at the same reliability as the nuclear plant https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pGwQu57-khk

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Microsoft’s Decade‑long Push to Merge Xbox with Windows
SocialMar 8, 2026

Microsoft’s Decade‑long Push to Merge Xbox with Windows

Microsoft has been working on converging Xbox and Windows for more than a decade. Here’s Jason Schreier and Keza MacDonald in a Kotaku article from 2016 discussing the original Project Helix https://t.co/gwwi59edwM

By Tom Warren
Hard‑
SocialMar 8, 2026

Hard‑

The hard left is becoming slightly more YIMBY, but the policies that got them here means their housing math doesn't add up. NYC and LA won't make housing affordable with Mamdani and Raman. https://t.co/CsMJLThCws

By Garry Tan
Key Modifiable Dementia Risks Identified in Norway Seniors
SocialMar 8, 2026

Key Modifiable Dementia Risks Identified in Norway Seniors

Potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia in Norway (HUNT4 70+): a retrospective cohort study https://t.co/8DUSdzlf4e

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Renewable Forecasts: From 2014 Beginnings to Latest Projections
SocialMar 8, 2026

Renewable Forecasts: From 2014 Beginnings to Latest Projections

One of the earliest releases of my Future Smart model projections in 2014 @FSS_Au And one of my latest graphs https://t.co/FcpbPdGunS https://t.co/ABN18ynI9h

By Prof Ray Wills
US Cancels Strait of Hormuz Safety Alerts Amid War
SocialMar 8, 2026

US Cancels Strait of Hormuz Safety Alerts Amid War

The US Maritime Administration (@DOTMARAD) put out at the begining of the war 2 "alerts" advising vessles to "keep clear" of the Strait of Hormuz. Overnight, it cancelled the alerts (one alert was due to expire automatically, but the other was...

By Javier Blas
South Korea Mulls First Oil Price Cap in 30 Years
SocialMar 8, 2026

South Korea Mulls First Oil Price Cap in 30 Years

South Korea is considering to introduce an oil price cap for the first time in 30 years 🇰🇷 🛢️ It is being considered carefully because of possible side effects including market distortions and fiscal burdens, according to Yonhap https://t.co/r66h5y13D6

By Stephen Stapczynski
Iran's Plan to Outpace US‑Israel War Control Failing
SocialMar 8, 2026

Iran's Plan to Outpace US‑Israel War Control Failing

“In other words, Iran hoped to widen the war faster than the United States and Israel could control it. So far, that strategy appears to be failing.”

By John Spencer
George and Kimi Pull GTA‑style Podium Prank
SocialMar 8, 2026

George and Kimi Pull GTA‑style Podium Prank

We really got George and Kimi doing the “jerk off” emote on the podium like it’s a race in GTA Online before GTA 6 🤣

By Matty Jean Luc
Zero Calcium Score Redefines Heart Disease Risk
SocialMar 8, 2026

Zero Calcium Score Redefines Heart Disease Risk

The Power of Zero - Why CAC Scoring Changes Everything for Heart Disease Risk https://youtu.be/XVNLubDAE-M https://www.innerscopic.com/

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Essex's Housing Supply Dwarfs Charlotte's Per 1,000 Residents
SocialMar 8, 2026

Essex's Housing Supply Dwarfs Charlotte's Per 1,000 Residents

For every 1,000 local residents, there are: 2 homes for sale in Essex County, NJ right now 43 homes for sale in Charlotte County, FL right now via ResiClub Terminal

By Lance Lambert
US Beef Supply Relies Heavily on Mexican Cattle
SocialMar 8, 2026

US Beef Supply Relies Heavily on Mexican Cattle

"Texas Feedlot Operators Explain Why U.S. Beef Supply Depends on Mexican Cattle Imports" https://t.co/D3IHviRfRg https://t.co/fO9Ac9MceR

By Scott Lincicome
Health IT Licensing Must Shift From Seats to Token Usage
SocialMar 8, 2026

Health IT Licensing Must Shift From Seats to Token Usage

Direct implications for Health IT licensing -- as HTI-5 proposes AI/RPA as a first-class means of "access"/"use" of health information.

By Josh Mandel, MD
Ferrari's Early Strategy Blunder Overshadowed by Speed
SocialMar 8, 2026

Ferrari's Early Strategy Blunder Overshadowed by Speed

Only took until the first VSC of the year for Ferrari to absolutely botch the strategy. Mighty quick car though, what a race.

By Matty Jean Luc
SFO Leads Diesel Prices at $5.96/gal Nationwide Map
SocialMar 8, 2026

SFO Leads Diesel Prices at $5.96/gal Nationwide Map

Map of average diesel prices by market (updated each morning). SFO has the highest at $5.96/gallon https://t.co/DgH7FMrsx0

By Craig Fuller
Intrepid Potash Moves Utah Brine to Battery-Grade Lithium
SocialMar 8, 2026

Intrepid Potash Moves Utah Brine to Battery-Grade Lithium

Intrepid Potash advances a Utah lithium project to make battery-grade lithium carbonate from brine byproduct. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/intrepid-potash-utah-lithium-project.html

By The Metalnomist
Lennar Tests Tiny Homes Amid Housing Affordability Crisis
SocialMar 8, 2026

Lennar Tests Tiny Homes Amid Housing Affordability Crisis

Housing affordability remains so strained that giant homebuilder Lennar continues testing how willing buyers are to go smaller Price: $174,990 3 beds 2.5 baths Sq ft: 1,360 Houston metro (Huffman, TX)

By Lance Lambert
Bluetti Unveils Elite 300, Tiniest 3 kWh Power Station
SocialMar 8, 2026

Bluetti Unveils Elite 300, Tiniest 3 kWh Power Station

Bluetti launching Elite 300, world’s smallest 3 kWh portable power station #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2LslwEAOQq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Reservoirs Face 6‑12‑Month Failure Risk Before Upgrade
SocialMar 8, 2026

Reservoirs Face 6‑12‑Month Failure Risk Before Upgrade

"There is a 6- to 12-month window of extreme vulnerability where the reservoirs could fail before the new infrastructure is online."

By Michael E. Webber
Magnesium Balances Vitamin D: Boosts Deficiency, Lowers Excess
SocialMar 8, 2026

Magnesium Balances Vitamin D: Boosts Deficiency, Lowers Excess

As a medical school professor, I've watched patients take vitamin D for years with zero improvement in their blood levels. Now a Vanderbilt clinical trial explains why: they're missing magnesium. Key findings: > Magnesium RAISED vitamin D in people who were deficient > But...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Capstone Strike Slashes Chile Mine Output to 30%
SocialMar 8, 2026

Capstone Strike Slashes Chile Mine Output to 30%

Capstone Mantoverde strike cuts Chile mine output to 30% as Union #2 walks out after failed bargaining. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/capstone-mantoverde-strike-cuts-chile.html

By The Metalnomist
China Faces Energy Crisis as Gulf Oil Imports Halt
SocialMar 8, 2026

China Faces Energy Crisis as Gulf Oil Imports Halt

China imports crude oil based on the day, between 65 and 85% of its total, and about three-quarters of that comes specifically from the Persian Gulf. And that has now dropped to zero. Unlike countries like the United States, which...

By Peter Zeihan
Turning Mine Waste Into Domestic Pig Iron
SocialMar 8, 2026

Turning Mine Waste Into Domestic Pig Iron

"Iron is really like oil," says @N_A_Iron Jim Bougalis. The company is advancing an iron ore reclamation project with plans to convert the mine waste into pig iron for the U.S. domestic steel market. Mining Stock Daily talked to Jim at...

By Michael McCrae
Rising Diesel Costs Threaten Spot Market Carriers
SocialMar 8, 2026

Rising Diesel Costs Threaten Spot Market Carriers

Diesel prices have surged, but still below 2022 and 2008 levels. With the recent run up in spot rates, most carriers can absorb the current surges, but if it continues to surge, it could be detrimental for carriers operating in...

By Craig Fuller
National Inventory Set to Turn Negative, Price Cuts Decline
SocialMar 8, 2026

National Inventory Set to Turn Negative, Price Cuts Decline

The National Inventory is expected to turn negative at some point this year, and the percentage of price cuts is lower compared to last year. Whoever you're getting your housing info from, I would question them about this. https://t.co/AHHEytiMoR

By Logan Mohtashami
Iran's Regime Now Reacts, No Longer Drives War
SocialMar 8, 2026

Iran's Regime Now Reacts, No Longer Drives War

“The Islamic regime in Iran is no longer shaping this war. It is reacting to it.”

By John Spencer
Hormuz Traffic Stalls; Iran Maintains Chokepoint Control
SocialMar 8, 2026

Hormuz Traffic Stalls; Iran Maintains Chokepoint Control

The Strait of Hormuz has seen virtually ZERO movement in the past 24 hours. IRAN CONTINUES TO CONTROL THE KEY CHOKEPOINT IN THE GULF.

By Steve Hanke
Runhe Targets 100k‑ton Rare‑Earth Catalyst Plant in Sichuan
SocialMar 8, 2026

Runhe Targets 100k‑ton Rare‑Earth Catalyst Plant in Sichuan

China rare earth catalyst project advances as Runhe plans a 100,000 t/yr rare earth catalyst plant in Sichuan. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/china-rare-earth-catalyst-project-runhe.html

By The Metalnomist
Austin Hits Record Low Rent-to-Income Ratio
SocialMar 8, 2026

Austin Hits Record Low Rent-to-Income Ratio

It's actually never been cheaper to rent in Austin, TX. The Rent/Income ratio across the metro has dropped to 18.3% - the lowest on record (going back at least 20 years). Landlords are aggressively cutting rents at a time when incomes in...

By Nick Gerli
Tech, Not Troops, Drives Modern Military Dominance
SocialMar 8, 2026

Tech, Not Troops, Drives Modern Military Dominance

America’s military success has never been a function of numbers of troops, it’s all about the use of advanced tech and an almost endless military supply chain

By Craig Fuller
More Lanes Won’t Solve Traffic, Size Matters
SocialMar 8, 2026

More Lanes Won’t Solve Traffic, Size Matters

Tokyo has a metro area of 40 million people with four lane freeways, and Austin has a metro area of 2.5 million and is widening the highway downtown to 20 lanes. But sure, one more lane will fix it.

By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)
Diesel Surge Boosts Broker Margins via Fuel Surcharges
SocialMar 8, 2026

Diesel Surge Boosts Broker Margins via Fuel Surcharges

The diesel surge is welcome news for freight brokers that have contracted freight. Fuel surcharges will provide a lot of relief, as the diesel surge is moving much quicker than trucking spot rates. Brokers will make a couple of percent on fuel...

By Craig Fuller
Global Coaches Converge in Miami to Expand Strategies
SocialMar 7, 2026

Global Coaches Converge in Miami to Expand Strategies

Last week, 20 business coaches and strategists flew in from New Zealand, Australia, Vancouver, and Europe to meet in Miami. The goal: learn new ways to open strategic possibilities for our clients. If you do strategy work, join us next time. https://t.co/Lfav5nA7hV #BusinessCoaching #Strategy...

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Lake Repeatedly Fires VOA Staff Despite Rehiring
SocialMar 7, 2026

Lake Repeatedly Fires VOA Staff Despite Rehiring

Lake undertook sweeping and devastating actions against VoA and other US funded international networks such as Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia. She was so intent on layoffs she kept doing new rounds after calling staffers back because she had...

By David Folkenflik
Stronger Grip Cuts Senior Mortality by 12%
SocialMar 7, 2026

Stronger Grip Cuts Senior Mortality by 12%

As a medical school professor, I tell my students: muscle isn't vanity. It's a longevity organ. A new JAMA Network Open study of 5,000+ women ages 63-99 just proved it: > Every 7kg increase in grip strength = 12% lower mortality > Faster...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
US to Field 2,400 F‑35s, Becoming Fourth‑largest Air Force
SocialMar 7, 2026

US to Field 2,400 F‑35s, Becoming Fourth‑largest Air Force

The US is planning to build up a fleet of 2400 F-35s, which would make it the 4th largest global air force alone. https://t.co/YAnXK2vCUQ

By Craig Fuller
PP Up: More Than Just a PP Refill
SocialMar 7, 2026

PP Up: More Than Just a PP Refill

Don't forget to buy the PP Up item in Pokemon Pokopia. It's not just another item to refill your PP meter

By PixelShaun
Price Parking, Reclaim Lots for Housing Development
SocialMar 7, 2026

Price Parking, Reclaim Lots for Housing Development

"That's why we have these vacant lots, if you get rid of that (free parking) and find a median price for parking where it's kind of expensive you can then build buildings there and people will live there." - @bertkreischer ...

By Fairweather PhD
Belgium's UAE Evacuation Proves Civil Protection Mechanism Works
SocialMar 7, 2026

Belgium's UAE Evacuation Proves Civil Protection Mechanism Works

Belgium just airlifted 198 of their own + 39 citizens from other member states out of the UAE using the A330 MRTT via Muscat and Hurghada. This is why the Civil Protection Mechanism exists and it actually worked.

By Fahad Naim
Greece Launches 130 MW Agrivoltaics Application Process
SocialMar 7, 2026

Greece Launches 130 MW Agrivoltaics Application Process

Greece to open applications for 130 MW agrivoltaics plan #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xTTD1FvrD7

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump’s “Unconditional Surrender” Targets Iran’s Weapons, Not Regime
SocialMar 7, 2026

Trump’s “Unconditional Surrender” Targets Iran’s Weapons, Not Regime

"And yes, President Trump’s demand for “unconditional surrender” is consistent with the political objectives stated from the beginning of the war. It does not necessarily mean the surrender of the Iranian state. It means the unconditional end of the behaviors...

By John Spencer
Potential Negative YoY Inventory by April if Seasonal Rise Delayed
SocialMar 7, 2026

Potential Negative YoY Inventory by April if Seasonal Rise Delayed

We should be getting the national seasonal inventory increase soon, but if, for some reason, that doesn't happen, we will have negative year-over-year inventory data by the end of March or Early April Note: For the worse than 2008 crowd...

By Logan Mohtashami
Kuwait's Force Majeure Signals Growing Supply Chain Risk
SocialMar 7, 2026

Kuwait's Force Majeure Signals Growing Supply Chain Risk

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure Due To Middle East Conflict. A BIG force majeure. More continuing of my take that the occurrence of force majeure could become significant as the war continues. A level in the circles of supply chain hell....

By Tom Craig
Trump's Iran War Drains Nearly $1 Billion Daily
SocialMar 7, 2026

Trump's Iran War Drains Nearly $1 Billion Daily

CNN reports that Trump's war in Iran is costing the US more than $890 MILLION PER DAY. WAR = MASSIVE COST = FISCAL PROBLEMS. https://t.co/NDO5P1kaiE

By Steve Hanke
Consumer Biotech Set to Outgrow Disease‑Focused Pharma
SocialMar 7, 2026

Consumer Biotech Set to Outgrow Disease‑Focused Pharma

GLP-1s already have market cap close to 1/3 of the top 10 biopharma companies combined. Consumer health biotech products will dwarf disease-focused biotech products.

By Jason Kelly