Inflatable Scooter Backpack Revolutionizes City Transportation
Backpack-to-Ride: Inflatable Electric Scooter Redefines Urban Mobility by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cWBFEoBd2k
Low‑Budget Films Aren’t Hits, But Don’t Toss Them
“The most important thing about They Will Kill You, like Blink Twice, like Ready or Not 2, like Primate… reasonable budgets. They night nor be commercial hits. But no one is bleeding out over them. That said, throwing them all out...
Ignoring EVs Costs America Higher Gas Bills
The Iran War is showing that there are costs to disbelieving in technology. Americans ignored EVs while the rest of the world embraced them. Now we're paying the price in higher gas bills. https://t.co/7S9UrBqiId
Hiring New Attorney as AI Accelerates Firm’s Pace
We’re going to hire another attorney this week. We will be at 10 people at the firm (7 attorneys, 3 staff). As the firm grows, some thoughts: 1) Everything is getting faster. Technology is great. AI has made us all much...
Saudi Crown Prince Urges US to Sustain Iran War
🚨 Report: Saudi Arabia Pushing for Escalation? New reports suggest Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is privately urging the U.S. to maintain its military campaign against Iran, viewing it as a "historic opportunity" to reshape the Middle East. Key Takeaways: •...
Talero Brokerage Secures NFA Approval, Boosting Transparency
Big news from @MattLeech - Talero Brokerage getting NFA approval shows MyFundedFutures commitment to regulatory compliance. This kind of transparency matters for trader confidence. Compare all regulated prop firms at https://t.co/pKoy2KGz8x 🏛️📈
Shipping Self‑insures Hormuz Risk via P&I Clubs
"Insurance companies won't write Hormuz policies" is complicated by the fact that a lot of underwriting for the ship is actually written by mutual associations (P&I Clubs) As companies they are "buying insurance" but as an industry the shipping sector is...
SDI Accelerates 2026 Ramp-Up at Columbus Aluminum Mill
SDI expects a faster 2026 ramp-up at its Columbus aluminum mill as automotive product capability nears completion. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/sdi-aluminum-mill-ramp-up-accelerates.html
AI Threatens Japan's Pseudonymous X Culture
Japan loves X because of the pseudonymity. But AI is going to make it easy to dox anyone from their writing style very soon, so its appeal may diminish.
Time Pressure in Primary Care Hurts Doctors and Patients
The cost of time constraints in primary care: Why doctors feel rushed http://dlvr.it/TRmSHL Physician #Orthopedics
AI Will Soon Weld Jobs Like It Did Coding
"Learn to weld" will go down like "learn to code." Lot of companies building AI "brains" for robots that should, among other things, know how to weld. Idea that AI won't disrupt blue collar work feels like fallacy.
Boxer Reaches Pearl Harbor, 3‑4 Weeks to Persian Gulf
The Boxer has made it part way across the Pacific. After refueling from USNS Patuxent, she is in Pearl Harbor to fuel some more and then head to Persian Gulf. She is still at least 3 to 4 weeks out.
Metrics Miss the Bigger Picture in Conflict
“You know you never beat us on the battlefield,” I told my North Vietnamese Army (NVA) counterpart, Colonel Tu, during a meeting in Hanoi a week before the fall of Saigon. “That may be so,” he replied, “but it is...
Jake Sullivan on Iran War, Trump, U.S. Policy
Jake Sullivan - The Iran War, Trump, and U.S. Foreign Policy | The Daily... https://t.co/4ff3X1h7gn via @YouTube
Passionate Take on NASA's Latest Announcements – Patreon Exclusive
I have a whole lot of strong feelings about last week's NASA announcements. I wrote them down and recorded them for our latest episode of EVSN, now available to our $1 and up Patrons. Want a teaser? Check out: https://patreon.cosmoquest.org/posts/nasa-rewrites-154274759?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Focus on Misuse, Not Rogue AI, for Real Threat
Maliciously used AIs are a much greater threat than rogue AIs. And the way to defend against that threat is to strengthen our defenses against the various separate ways they could be used maliciously: cyber attacks, bio-weapons, etc.. AI isn't...
Order‑and‑Wait Model Ends Car‑Buying War, Benefits Consumers
The End of the Car-Buying War: Why the New "Order-and-Wait" Model is a Win for Consumers https://t.co/YRKdxlBNlZ
Amazon Turns Into Alibaba Dumping Ground for Generic Chinese Goods
Amazon has become an Alibaba dumping ground. The leading products in almost every category are no-name Chinese products like this “EHEYCIGA” dog bed https://t.co/0PaTUwxHOs
Trump Claims Iran Will Surrender Nukes and Obey
Trump on Iran: "They're gonna give up nuclear weapons. They're gonna give us the nuclear dust. They're gonna do everything that we want to do."
Trump Admits Iran Talks Are Shaky, Threatens Bombing
Trump: “I would only say that we're doing extremely well in that negotiation. But you never know with Iran, because we negotiate with them, and then we always have to blow them up.” zero honor
India, Pakistan Seek Iran Ship Passage Deals; Trump Inflates Claim
India, Pakistan and a few other countries are labouring to seal bilateral diplomatic deals with Iran -- on a case-by-case basis -- to secure safe passage for some of their ships out of the Persian Gulf via the SoH. Trump is...
Trump’s Oil Permit Proves US Controls Cuba’s Supply
Trump allowing the Russian oil tanker to reach #Cuba does NOT disprove the US quarantine. It PROVES it. The only oil that will reach Cuba is the oil that the US allows. As I scooped a month ago: the plan is to...
Naval Escorts Ensure Security, Not Just Photo Ops
Quick question? What is the purpose of a naval escort after exiting the Strait of Hormuz? I mean, beyond the photo op!
DOE Oversees U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, Many Don’t Know
I was not aware that the Department of Energy is one agency in charge of our nuclear arsenal. The more you know, I guess
CNN CEO Brings Digital Creators Into Executive Strategy Sessions
"In recent months, CNN chief executive Mark Thompson convened a series of internal workshops in which the network invited digital creators to hold court before a room of senior executives," @nataliekorach reports. https://www.status.news/p/cnn-podcast-style-shows-nyt-video
Trump Says Oil to Cuba Okay, Despite Recent Tariff Threats
Trump just said that he has "no problem" if a country wants to send oil to #Cuba right now. May come as a BIG surprise to Mexico and a few other countries -- which were threated with tariffs just TWO months...
3D‑Printed Micro‑Robots Swim Like Real Animals
Alive or not? Tiny 3D-printed robots that swim and navigate just like animals https://t.co/Nd2S2RdT5H https://t.co/H3krknX9yy
POTUS Shipping Alerts Lack Proof, Market Timing Suspicious
One should ask why is it every @potus announcement about shipping and the Strait of Hormuz coincide with the opening of the market. We have still seen no evidence of the 8 to 10 Pakistani tankers he reported last week that...
Trump Backs Seizing Iran's Kharg Island, Hints Prolonged US Presence
Trump tells the FT he likes the idea of seizing control of Iran’s Kharg Island. It could mean US troops have to remain there “for a while”. https://t.co/J48vWMuepX
Airplane Power Outlets Are Unreliable; UK Adapter Fixes It
Why does every airplane outlet suck? None of them can hold a cord or charger in place for more than 2 mins. The only thing I’ve found that works is using a UK adapter and then plug your charger into...
Japan Lets You Return Partially Brown Avocados
in japan you can return avocados that have turned brown on parts of the inside https://t.co/slzsVUlGaF
US Exports Overall, yet Imports Crude Oil, Says Analyst
My latest with @davidlin_TV on US energy dependence: "If you include all energy products, the US is a net exporter. But if you look at crude oil, the US is a net oil IMPORTER. Forget that we are a net exporter of...
New War Objective Emerges Beyond Nuclear and Missile Threats
We apparently have a new war aim and it isn't related to nuclear weapons or missiles ...
Trump Says He Has Many Alternatives to Military Action
Trump on whether he is still considering putting boots on the ground: "I just have lots of alternatives."
Trump Mulls Potential US Takeover of Kharg Island
Trump: "Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options," He added, "It would also mean we had to be there [in Kharg Island] for a while."
Trump Flaunts Oil Seizure, Calls Critics Stupid
Trump: "To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the US say: 'why are you doing that?' But they’re stupid people."
Zelensky Seeks Diesel Abroad as Drones Hit Russian Oil
Make it make sense. Zelensky tours the war-ravaged Middle Eastern countries over the weekend, anxious to secure Ukraine’s diesel supplies. In the latest stepped-up strikes on Russian oil ports, Ukrainian drones damage Ust-Luga.
Oil's Deflationary Slide Mirrors 2008 Market Misread
The market is wrong. The oil move is DEFLATIONARY. Just like it was in 2008.
Italian Pizzeria Makes History with Drone Delivery
Italian Restaurant Makes History by Delivering Pizza via #Drone via @Rainmaker1973 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/n8wavGdGas
Iran Closing Hormuz: The Bigger Conspiracy Theory
⭕️Again, if you think what I’m saying is a conspiracy theory, then consider this: ♦️Believing that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz is the far bigger conspiracy theory. ♦️Think about it. ♦️How on earth could Iran — after weeks of...
Helium Shortage Threatens AI Chip Production and Markets
Helium is a key supply for making semiconductor chips. We just blew up 30% of the world supply. No helium means no AI chips. No AI chips means no AI data centers. Supply shock will be felt in the markets🩸
Entergy Urged to Disclose Records Amid $2B Savings Claim
Entergy should release detailed accounting records -- which are standard in utility rate cases -- if it wants to claim $2B in ratepayer savings. Entergy stock is up 7% since it announced the deal.
Japan Shifts From Pacifism, Boosts Defense Amid China Threat
Courting Trump and Fearing China, Japan Rethinks 80 Years of Pacifism—Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants more spending on defense and many Japanese agree @wsj_douglasj @junko_fukutome https://t.co/ffcGogeBM3 https://t.co/ffcGogeBM3
Israeli Airstrikes Kill over 1,100 Lebanese Since March
ISRAEL CONTINUES ITS REIGN OF TERROR. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that SIX Lebanese have been killed in the past 24 hours by Israeli forces. Since March 2nd, the Lebanese Health Ministry reports that at least 1,189 Lebanese have been killed by Israeli...
From Bullock Carts to Carrier Decks: India's Travel Evolution
My first flight was at 24, Bangalore to Goa. I didn't know how to get the seatbelt out. Years later I landed on a US Navy aircraft carrier in the Atlantic. India just inaugurated two massive new airports. It made me think...
Passenger Claimed Bomb, Threatened Seatmate on Frontier Flight
Frontier Passenger Threatened To Kill Seatmate And Kept Insisting There Was A Bomb On Board - View from the Wing https://t.co/lY2wj7TpA0
Trump Mulls Risky Iran Uranium Raid, Potential Long‑Term US Presence
President Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, a complex mission that would likely put U.S. forces inside the country for days or longer https://t.co/PVdMhPXLXf
In‑flight Wi‑Fi Fails; Hoping for Starlink Everywhere
I wanted to vibe code for 12 hours on this Korean Air flight but the internet is truly bad. Can't wait for @Starlink on all international flights.
NCIS Boss Reveals Long‑Planned, Difficult Vance Exit
Neglected to post my @stevebinder convo about "NCIS" character deaths, then & now... ‘NCIS’ Boss Explains Vance’s Stunning Exit After 18 Seasons: ‘This Storyline Was Floating Around for Years… It Was Not an Easy Decision, I Can Tell You That’...
Taxpayer-Backed Loans Inflate Healthcare Costs, Bankrupt Patients
The point is that we spend taxpayer money to guarantee or fund loans that don’t matter a fraction as much as paying for your health. Most people can’t afford their deductible. We should guarantee the amounts patients can’t afford...