Arizona Requests June Hearing, Limited Discovery, Clarifies TRO Limits
Arizona seeks to continue hearing date on CFTC's motion for preliminary injunction from May 6 to June 3, intends to propound "limited, target written discovery on the CFTC", and seeks "clarification" on whether TRO prohibits AZ from "investigating" and issuing subpoenas to DCMs. https://t.co/9Kurh8eDUJ
Japan and USA to Lead Nuclear Future
Great conversation between my friend James Riney and Scott Nolan. Japan is going to play a major role in the future of nuclear alongside the USA.
Oil Surge Pushes Brazil Real Toward 4.50/USD
We're on our way to $/BRL 4.50. Oil prices aren't going to fall back to pre-war levels quickly, which lifts Brazil's terms of trade and the Real. I'm moving my posts behind a paywall in coming months. Please consider subscribing...
Government Delivery Isn’t a Public Service, Needs Profit‑driven Optimization
It’s not a public service. There are private competitors that manage to not lose money. I’ll take an argument that it’s an employment scheme run by the government but that doesn’t absolve it from running based on optimization, like all...
Q2Metals Hits Record High, Poised for Unicorn Status
Congrats @Q2Metals on another all-time closing high. Strong set up with maiden MRE on the way very soon. The most exciting #lithium exploration story at present. And perhaps ever…. Destined for 🦄 status IMO… $QTWO.V Not advice. DYOR https://t.co/Yu2F5zv7cx
Netherlands Hides Trash Underground for Spotless Streets
Underground Waste Systems: The Netherlands’ Secret to Spotless Streets by @HowThingsWork_ #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/5uMNGFKUqk
Asia Unites on China Threat While NATO Stumbles
Whereas NATO countries can’t agree on China as the enemy, Asian countries are not in doubt
FINRA's Delay Ends: Key Turning Point in Rule 2004
Drumroll please... Loading my report within the hour with a FACT-based analysis on today's major court rule 2004 decisions and what was the key turning point in my opinion... stand by. After over a year by FINRA and others...
Northrop Grumman Unveils Tailless F/A-XX Naval Fighter Concept
F/A-XX Next Generation Naval Fighter Concept Video Emerges From Northrop Grumman We see a lot more of Northrop Grumman's F/A-XX tailless naval fighter concept in the new video, including some interesting features. https://t.co/sHnO9dq4xC
Air Force Scraps RTX GPS Control Network Amid Delays
Just in: Air Force cancels RTX’s ground-control network for the US’s next generation of GPS satellites after years of delays and cost overruns https://t.co/fCp7EVCZtz
Former NFLPA Counsel Seeks Case Suspension After Hospitalization
former NFLPA counsel Heather McPhee, who is suing the union and its former ex. director, asked the court to suspend the case because she suffered a serious accident and is hospitalized. Wishing her the best
China’s Decade-Long Goal: Avert Global Economic Catastrophe
Oh, Rudy... I'm so saddened by this line: "China is clearly intervening to get the Iranians to open the strait to prevent a global economic catastrophe." @RudyHavenstein Yes... it has been shown over the last decade that China's primary objective...
Disruption of Apple Hinges on This Chip Ecosystem
If something’s going to truly disrupt Apple, it’ll be powered by some derivative of this chip and ecosystem.
Pandemic Fuels 4.7M SF Supply Gap, Rents Surge
The MOB Market: Low vacancy. Rising rents. Demand outpacing supply. Since the pandemic, demand has outpaced new supply by 4.7 million SF across the top 100 markets. https://t.co/TyEj7PBonU
Education, Not Tech, Determines Intelligence; AI May Dull Minds
I hate this journalistic-Luddite trope. Google didn't make us stupid, nor the internet. Lack of education leaves one stupid. AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://t.co/IMSyNob9vG
Herbicide‑free Cover Crops Boost Tilth in Tough Soils
On our “tougher” soils this system has proven to add tilth to these timber white clays. We leave out any herbicide pass in the fall to encourage our “free” cover crop to establish. The haters will call it...
Progress MS-32 Departs ISS, Begins Destructive Re‑entry
Progress MS-32 departed the ISS for a destructive plunge into the Earth's atmosphere. FULL HISTORY OF THE MISSION: https://t.co/enMBZ6EjHi
Eight Insights From Fervo’s IPO Filing
8 Things We Learned From Fervo’s IPO Filing #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/hi45rLG0X7 https://t.co/NFv7QqXXQu
Canadian Developer Wins Grid Approval
Canadian developer lands grid approval for mammoth New England solar-battery hybrid project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/89vg0EU4SH https://t.co/rrkbjdF6DV
Sprigging Wheat Creates Ideal Corn Seedbed, Cuts Weeds
This is what our fields look like the next spring from relay wheat. I call this method sprigging or “hot ice” A vertical till pass in the fall distributes the straw from wheat and both plants and thins the volunteer...
David Moss Effortlessly Locates the Robotaxi
I think @DavidMoss seems to be able to find the @robotaxi just fine, but ok.
Interview with SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton Drops Tomorrow
I sat down with SoundCloud CEO eliahseton. You can watch and listen to our talk tomorrow, April 21, wherever you get podcasts.
Gene Therapy Works Best for Deaf Children Aged 5‑8
AAV gene therapy for autosomal recessive deafness 9: a single-arm trial 🌟“Gene therapy for congenital deafness has shown promising results in children but lacks data in older populations… . An age-dependent therapeutic effect was observed, with optimal outcomes in 5- to...
Only 7% FSD, yet Cyberbeast Hits 87%
This is the lowest FSD percentage I've seen anywhere on @fsd_database Just 7%... but then he also has a Cyberbeast at 87% 😂 @JC70769 https://t.co/HlLlN4v2WH
National Vacancy Rates Surpass 2019, Sun Belt Rentals Cool
The national vacancy rate is now above pre-pandemic 2019 levels Just as in the for-sale market, Sun Belt boomtowns have been experiencing the biggest cyclical rental cooldowns Chart via @ResidentialClub
Charge Higher Spread for High‑Risk, Heavy‑Lift Deals
Just because the standard is to underwrite 150 bps of spread doesn’t mean you should do that for every deal. This is a multifamily deal I was looking at a little while ago. It’s a *heavy* lift: - Currently operating as a...
Unified Hub Links Agents to SMB Ad & Analytics Tools
What is the best platform for connecting agents to the everyday systems needed by SMBs? Eg support for Google and Meta ads and analytics
Getting a Tetanus Shot Before Unexpected Nail Mishaps
called a general appt line to get a tetanus shot operator: is there a specific time that you need this done by? me: i mean, i guess before i step on a rusty nail, i mean, im not looking to self harm...
AI and HBM to Power Half of TSMC Revenue
AI compute and networking plus HBM controllers will soon drive a third of TSMC’s revenues. And it won’t be long before it is half. $TSM https://t.co/8qSbTnKWqk
Missing Upper‑Stage Deorbit Details Highlight Risk Transparency Gap
Hmm. No mention of the upper stage deorbit. No risk assessment. I get it. It’s corporate text, because damage mitigation, but still. Would have been nice.
Ethics Lawyer’s Trust Overrides Senate Concerns over Warsh
The Bush WH ethics lawyer who cleared Warsh for the Fed in 2006, on his opaque disclosures: He trusts Warsh, but understands why senators are uneasy. "If it were somebody I didn't know and trust, with this administration, I would say,...
Factory AI Needs Consistency, Not Chatbot Creativity
You need factory-first AI to build an AI-first factory. And you won’t get it from OpenAI. Factories don’t need creativity. They need consistency. That’s why AI agents—not chatbots—are taking over the floor. https://t.co/TgOX9rhsnh https://t.co/aC8rsPysoL
Italy Adds 1.4GW Solar in Q1, Residential Lagging
Italy installed 1.4GW solar PV in Q1 2026, residential continues to slow #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/qsNtbWknca
Public Schools Must Offer Equal Prayer Spaces for All Faiths
In light of @ISD279 plans to add a prayer room at Park Center Senior High and foot-washing stations at Osseo Senior High during their remodels accommodations that address specific religious needs where exactly will the equivalent space be provided for...
DOJ Demands Records, Trump Targets Voting in Key Swing Counties
With the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last week demanding 2024 election records from Wayne County, Michigan, the Trump administration is now aggressively targeting the voting process in perhaps the country’s three most pivotal voting jurisdictions. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/ahead-of-midterms-trumps-doj-is-targeting-voting-in-three-of-the-most-pivotal-swing-state-counties/
China Debuts Pharmacy Robot Processing 370 Orders Daily
China Launches First Pharmacy #Robot Handling 370 Orders a Day by @CGTNOfficial #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #Healthcare https://t.co/DjZ0teE6fF
RTX OCX GPS-Control Station Cancelled After Cost Overruns
The just announced it's canceled the RTX OCX GPS-control control station after years of cost growth and delays.
Alex Cooper's Media Empire Faces Unexpected Growing Pains
Great reporting from @ashleyrcarman on media darling Alex Cooper and her struggles to build a media business.
Tiny Triggers Can Jeopardize $110 Trillion Economy
turns out it doesn’t take much to hold a $110 trillion global economy at risk.
Threads Adds Shareable View‑count Card for Profiles
You can now create a shareable views count card on Threads 🆕 And choose to display your view count on your public profile Here’s my view count for the past 30 days
Tesla Autopilot Turns Lunch Run Into Seamless Experience
It hit me yesterday when I was going to pick up lunch. I pre-cooled the Tesla Model 3 from my phone, and set the destination to the restaurant. Then I hit start self-driving. Mad Max mode, park in the parking lot....
Oil Rebounds as Material Momentum Drives Targets and Exits
Oil is on the rebound but so are pockets of momentum. We’re still seeing strength show up in materials, hitting targets and raising exits while new setups continue to trigger. Today's momentum report: https://t.co/4SRJUfV3YA
AI Boosts Forecast Accuracy and Cuts Waste for Retail
AI is delivering real business results. Walmart boosted forecast accuracy by 30% and cut food waste by 15%. Other companies are seeing similar gains: reduced stock-outs, improved on-time delivery, and better forecasting. #AI #BusinessGrowth https://t.co/O6IaMQaFQr
Arctic Cold Proves 2025 Tundra Rally’s Rugged Capability
Arctic weather, meet the 2025 @Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Rally 4x4! Last week's miserable weather was really the perfect week for me to have this vehicle loaner, as I explain in my latest vehicle review: https://t.co/bJ7QTzEkZn #toyota #tundra #trucks #auto https://t.co/c8BveyUjER
Copying Top Brands Is Hard; Innovate Instead
Trying to replicate @tbpn is like trying to replicate @BBC_TopGear Very very difficult. Best to attempt something different.
Free Trinkets Spark Chaos, Valuable ARCs Go Unnoticed
My publicist at Del Rey told me about the time they were giving away these cheap Star Wars pens at a Comicon at her booth and they almost had a riot. Over cheap pens. People go nuts when they think...
Methanol-to-Olefins: Paving Sustainable Chemical Future
Beyond Fossil Feedstocks: Methanol-to-Olefins and the Future of Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing #energysky -- via RMI https://t.co/mTGn6ezijm
Promising Longevity Molecule Stalled by Misaligned Incentives
The Longevity Drug You’ve Never Heard Of This is one of those stories that captures both the promise—and the frustration—of longevity science. In this preview episode, Dr. George Sutphin (@senmorteco ), Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the @uarizona @UAZCancer , walks...
China Deploys Autonomous Robots for Rice Planting
#Autonomous Rice-Planting #Robots at Work in China by @ShangguanJiewen #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/E09YTAlk7a
Voluntary Security Attestations Boost Open‑Source Supply‑Chain Safety
Our colleagues at Open Regulatory Compliance have released statement on article 25 of the EU's CRA. Voluntary security attestations can help sustain open source and improve supply chain security. We support the joint ORC statement. 👇 https://t.co/3iGhnJ58RT