US Navy's Proximity Stalls Commercial Traffic in Hormuz
And Trump just explained why there’s virtually no commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz right now. The Lincoln is ~600 miles off Iran’s coast. That gives it several minutes of warning time, plus an entire air wing, three destroyers, a submarine, and layered missile defenses. Opening the Strait is much harder. You’d need to send destroyers (or escorts) through waters that are often just a few miles from the Iranian coast. There, ships get only seconds — not minutes — to react to incoming missiles and drones. Commercial operators won’t move until the US Navy proves it’s safe. Until then, they’re sitting tight unless a deal is struck.
Palantir, Anduril Building Software for Trump's Golden Dome Shield
Palantir $PLTR and Anduril are part of the group developing software to run President Trump’s planned Golden Dome antimissile shield - WSJ
China’s Global Ocean Mapping Boosts Submarine Warfare Capability
“China is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of marine conditions that naval experts say would be crucial for waging submarine warfare against the United States and its...
Lyme Disease Isn’t a Bioweapon, Says Immunology Researcher
Since Lyme Disease is suddenly getting more attention than usual: Hi! I’m a researcher and scientist getting my PhD in Immunology, Infection and Epidemiology. I’ve been studying tick feeding and Lyme Disease for over 5 years now looking for an anti-tick...
Backing AI Court Rules Despite Their Trendy Appeal
1/ I support this move, even if it’s trendy among courts to promulgate special rules about generative AI.
Hormuz Crisis Opens Historic Window for Canadian Oil
🇨🇦The ongoing Hormuz crisis presents a historic opportunity for Canada’s oil and LNG industries. 🇨🇦This is the moment. If we miss it, there may not be another. 👇👇👇 Daily Energy Report Link: https://t.co/9c26JYBjru
From RM1.30 Sushi to RM235M Empire IPO
You ate their RM1.30 sushi while they built a RM235M empire and now they want your money. Launch IPO Prospectus today, March 25, 2026. (Save this for later) The Summary List 1. The retail onslaught of Empire Premium. 2. Building a fortune on cheap localized...
India Faces Curtailment Risk for 35 GW Renewable Capacity
India’s 35 GW renewable capacity at curtailment risk, warns Crisil Ratings #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CQA0FQ6Ni3
Bad Housing Ideas Stall Construction Before Policy Passes
Policymakers and media, generally speaking, underestimate the power of bad ideas on housing -- even prior to becoming formal policy. Examples: 1) Boston rent control ballot measure is shutting off construction even prior to vote. 2) ROAD to (Less) Housing Act is scaring...
Record February Home Purchase Cancellations Hit 13.7%
42k US home purchases were canceled in February which equates to 13.7% of all homes under contract. That's the highest cancellation percentage for any February on record. https://t.co/QuxiWyB3TE
One Press Release Can Land Your Music on Major News
My U.S. and worldwide PR packages get your music directly onto Google News, Bing News, Yahoo News, and in front of editorial desks that matter. Your next big break could be one press release away. Let's go! Eric@ThatEricAlper.com
High‑Density Rowhomes Offer Private Yards Per Acre
With Rowhomes, we are building 20-25+ units per acre. 1200–1800sf units All with a (small) private yard.
Relief Fails in Panic: Trump, IEA Miss Oil Reality
What Trump and the IEA Missed About the Oil Market: Relief Does Not Work When Markets Are in Panic Mode Daily Energy Report https://t.co/9c26JYBjru
NASA Redefines Lunar Exploration Strategy for Future Missions
Last week's EVSN took a closer look at the changing Lunar Exploration landscape. That story provides solid context for today's announcements. I've stuck it up on Medium: https://starstryder.medium.com/closer-look-nasa-rewrites-human-exploration-again-9013f90c7622?sk=ec8e6c25ff5bc4db7eeaab9320db7848
Kazakhstan's Export Surge Signals Shifts for OPEC+
Kazakhstan's oil exports recovered: What are the implications for OPEC+ and the oil market? (SEE CHART) DAILY ENERGY REPORT https://t.co/3Iw9dtfnRU
Meta Fined Revenue Equivalent to 16 Hours for Child Exploitation
Meta fined 16 hours of revenue for aiding child exploitation. Yup. Do the numbers, that’s what it equates to. https://t.co/VWP5HfSSWZ
Players Want Shield Removal for Guts & Ryu Roleplay
hey @CrimsonDesert_ since you’re taking feedback: please let us unequip the shields so we can roleplay as Guts or Ryu https://t.co/29bo6EMHfe
Domestic Intermodal Rail Jumps 8% YoY
Truckers aren't the only ones feeling the freight market surge. Domestic intermodal rail +8% YoY https://t.co/3KVVCFp8Q9
First Operational Speeder Bike Turns Sci‑Fi Dream Real
From Fantasy to Reality: The First Operational Speeder Bike Is Here by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XcH8h1V3Hy
Tern M&A Negotiations with Merck Need Better Valuation
$TERN M&A talks with $MRK Lot of upside positioning in it been highlighting, but need to see a stronger price tag https://t.co/MLOShQGHyF
Pentagon Greenlights 82nd Airborne Deployment Amid Israel War Escalation
NEW: The Pentagon on Tuesday approved written orders for a couple thousand paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East, U.S. officials said, as President Donald Trump weighs a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war.
AI Clones Demand Retro Hardware for Vintage Aesthetic
Digital clones are now requesting 'legacy hardware' for their makeup trailers because modern GPUs are 'too mainstream' and 'lack that 90s grain.' Even the algorithms are becoming hipsters. 📼🤖 #AIActors #TechHipsters #DigitalMakeup https://t.co/fBZGMPZaf4
Ford Lauds Privacy Commissioner’s Unbiased Dedication Despite Opposition
Premier Ford: I have known Information and Privacy Commissioner Patricia Kosseim for over 15 years. I represent organizations often 'against' the regulator. We sometimes disagree, but I have NEVER had ANY reason to question her unbiased dedication to her role. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doug-ford-privacy-commissioner-foi-laws/
Garth Brooks' 'Fun' Hits 2× Platinum Milestone
Garth Brooks' 'Fun' has been certified 2x Platinum in the United States for selling 2 million copies, a strong showing for the album that features collaborations with Blake Shelton and Trisha Yearwood. https://t.co/E8uTPgaDEa
VC Frenzy Risks Unsafe, Profit‑driven Psychedelic Clinics
So I know everyone's really excited about psychedelics and I mean. Me too kind of. You know what I'm not excited about? The fact that every venture capitalist under the sun is throwing money at this right now (trust me, a...
Exercise Protects Blood‑Brain Barrier, Slowing Alzheimer’s
New on exercise —the best medicine vs age-related chronic diseases, a review @Cell_Metabolism https://t.co/z9RpD0SlYW —salutary effect on the blood brain barrier (BBB) vs Alzheimer's and brain aging gift link https://t.co/jmhJwXGWms by @GretchenReynold —original research on BBB integrity via liver produced exercise factor @CellCellPress https://t.co/3tSN8knpYF
EPBC Act Adds 5.5 GWh Battery Storage Across Three States
Australia’s EPBC Act pipeline swells with 5.5GWh of battery storage across three states #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/t9erSWr7w0
Spokesperson Downplays $375M Fine,
I’m sure it doesn’t help when their official spokesperson is downplaying a $375 million fine with two more potentially coming covering the other 99%+ of the US. https://t.co/tCFjAgLEAr
White House Wins Jawboning, yet Oil Prices Defy Expectations
The White House is (truly) winning the oil jawboning battle against Tehran — still to be seen if Trump would win the physical oil market war. But to see Brent trading at sub-$100 a barrel (and WTI below $90) after...
Molten Salt Solutions Secures Two New Buyers
Fusion Materials Startup Molten Salt Solutions Lands Two New Buyers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/RApjTJrt02 https://t.co/cadtHZH6xV
Good Games Trigger Constant Nightmare Creatures Nostalgia
every time i play a good game i think about how great nightmare creatures was. i think about nightmare creatures all the time.
Protected Bike Lanes Benefit Business, Health, and Environment
Safe, protected bike-lanes are: Better for business Better for emissions Better for air quality Better for public health Better for noise Better for space Better for equity Better for affordability Better for public cost Better for safety for EVERYONE Better for oil independence Better. Graphic by our URBAN TRUTH COLLECTIVE. Check out our...
US Scrambles to Counter Unidentified Drone Intrusions Near Bases
U.S. Battled Drone Incursions Over Key Bases At Home After Launch Of Epic Fury It remains unclear who is behind the incursions, which have occurred now at two bases in recent weeks, but concern is clearly elevated during a time of...
OpenAI Jokes About Retiring Sora, Then Backtracks
OpenAI is retiring Sora, or as it will forever be remembered… …just kidding it will not be remembered.
Hair‑follicle Tests Could Curb Trucker Drug Abuse, Not Racism
Lots of public attention towards non-english speaking truck drivers, but the industry has far bigger safety issues. One of them is the proliferation of drug and alcohol issues among truck drivers, including cocaine and opioids. Currently, truck drivers are only...
Operation Eagle Claw Ends in Tragic Rescue Failure
April 24, 1980: #OperationEagleClaw-- U.S. military rescue attempt of hostages in US Embassy in Tehran fails, resulting in deaths of 8 servicemen when helicopter collides w/ transport plane in Iranian desert....
Tech Press Shields FB Spokesperson Despite $375M Fine
I find it weak for any tech press to provide anonymity to a Facebook “spokesperson” to question the jury verdict when (likely the same) spokesperson is on Twitter boasting about it only being a $375 million fine. Print that. I’ll...
B‑2 Bombers to Iran Display Unusual Wing Squares
B-2 Spirits Heading To Iran Appear With Puzzling Features On Their Wings New images of B-2s heading out on an Epic Fury sortie show two jets with prominent squares arranged along their leading edges. https://t.co/PxTSIPZQM8
Pentagon Deploys 3,000 82nd Airborne Amid Trump Peace Push
The WSJ reports that the Pentagon is planning to send 3,000 members of the Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. THIS IS TRUMP’S IDEA OF THE ART OF A PEACE DEAL. https://t.co/CRAhLK1jFL
Tariffs Boost Prices Now, Promise Uncertain Future Benefits
Tariffs raise prices now and gamble on benefits later—if they come at all. Meanwhile, retaliation and supply chain shifts hurt U.S. businesses. That’s not a clear “benefit.” And corporations don’t price based on taxes alone—they price based on what they...
BTR Homes: Smaller, Affordable, Family‑friendly Alternative to Houses
It’s also v important to emphasize that BTR units are *different* than Single Family Homes that are built to be sold They are smaller, and designed to make rents as affordable as possible. Here’s an example: This is a 655sf 1BR cottage built...
Garth Brooks' Christmas Album Hits 4× Platinum
Garth Brooks' 'Beyond the Season' has been certified 4x Platinum in the United States for selling 4 million copies, making it one of the best-selling Christmas albums in country music history. https://t.co/XslPmwC3tp
Europe Braces for Iran War Fuel Shortages
Europe will soon face the same kind of fuel supply disruptions as Asia due to the war in Iran, says Shell’s CEO 🇪🇺 ⚠️ “If you look through the slate, jet fuel is already being impacted. Diesel will be next...
Security Evolves: From Cost Center to AI Enabler
Just dropped: Securing the Agentic Enterprise - my deep-dive post-platformization analysis of Palo Alto Networks' big RSAC 2026 moves. From chatbots to autonomous agents: security must evolve from cost center to business enabler. Prisma AIRS 3.0, secure browser, NGTS & unified...
Spotify Finally Protects Artists From AI Identity Theft
From Grok to Grammarly, more and more people are finding that AI systems have appropriated their identities for financial gain. I wrote about another of those companies — Spotify — taking a belated step to do something about it https://www.platformer.news/spotify-artist-profile-protection/?ref=platformer-newsletter
Stripe's In‑Ads Checkout Makes Shopify Optional
Uhhh is this the beginning of the inevitable breakup between Stripe and Shopify? This is a big deal. It’s also a bunch of my predictions coming to life at once. Here's what's happening: Stripe is powering a native checkout inside Facebook ads....
Russia Earmarks Oil Windfall for Welfare Fund, Cuts Spending Reliance
Consider the source, etc, but the official line from Russian govt is that O&G revenue windfall will go straight into rebuilding the (depleted) national welfare fund. And longer-term plan is to reduce role of O&G revenues in day-to-day spending. https://t.co/5QfNPsBYtV
U.S. Poised to Export Lithium, Power Future Batteries
#RockStockChannel just published its first ever 1-on-1 interview with @LithiumAmericas CEO Jon Evans. For the first 7 years of my now ~18-year lithium journey, the only project I promoted was what I’ve titled this video America’s Lithium. Lithium Americas. Like Mountain Pass...
Paramount‑Warner Merger Unraveling, Not Inevitable
Rushfield Quixote tilting at those windmills... The Paramount-Warner Deal Isn’t Inevitable. It’s Starting to Unravel, by @richardrushfield https://t.co/lWK9gdhl8z
Support ROAD to Housing Act to Boost Build‑to‑Rent
Honored to join @johnburnsjbrec and other housing researchers in this open letter advocating for the ROAD to Housing Act to remove supply-crushing restrictions on build-to-rent constructions. https://t.co/q7keYTNVFJ