Trump’s Iran Talk Claims Are Fiction, Conflict Persists
It seems Trumps attempts to make out that they are entering talks with Iran are either complete fiction or an attempt to support insider trading as the truth ebbs and flows. I know what I think and it’s not an early end to the conflict
Facebook and Instagram Compared to Big Tobacco
Boom. Accountability domino number one. And this isn’t Los Angeles which is imminent. Facebook/Instagram = Big Tobacco, a menace, has been the case to these juries of everyday Americans. 1/2 https://t.co/OwSwmKSMeX
Focused Effort on Instagram & Threads Drives Growth
My mind is actually blown 🤯 The second I decided to take Instagram + Threads seriously… everything started growing. Proof that focus changes everything. ✨
Early Review Predicted Sora's Social App Potential
Back when Sora launched, this was what I wrote about Sora in Above Avalon Daily. https://www.aboveavalon.com/dailypremiumupdate/2025/10/1/meta-launches-vibes-openai-launches-sora-2-sora-as-a-social-app
Army Fast-Tracks MV-75 Tiltrotor, Trains Troops Early
Planning For Army’s New MV-75 Tiltrotor Already Part Of Officer Training, General Says With the Army putting its MV-75 tiltrotor on a blazingly fast track, troops are already getting experience on the aircraft before the first one is even delivered. https://t.co/WGPIrfTgOs
Clients Demand Predictive Audience Insights and ROI Clarity
Client questions I hear most: -Can you forecast where audience taste is going? -How does Title X actually stack up vs comps? -Who is the actual audience, how do they behave, what are their other preferences? -How can we improve the bottom line...
Trump Hints at Hormuz Delay Due to Rapid Interceptions
One of the charms of Trump is that he will sometimes tell you what is really happening if you read between the lines. For example, here he all but told us the real reason Hormuz isn't open yet. I would think interception...
Chaos in Middle East Markets Creates Trading Edge
The Middle East is on a KNIFE'S EDGE 🔪 Ceasefire talks. Marines steaming toward Hormuz. Saudis sharpening their knives. Oil dumping on every headline 🛢️💥 Markets are an absolute WARZONE right now But here's the cold hard truth... CHAOS = EDGE for those who...
SES Orders 28 Satellite Buses, Launches First Pathfinder 2029
.@SES_Satellites: 28-sat-bus order w/ @K2Space to launch starting 2029; 1st Pathfinder demo goes up on @SpaceX Transporter 16; SES building the payloads, and also to build payloads for @defis @esa #Iris2 MEO-orbit component. @Thales_Alenia_S @BoeingSpace.https://t.co/vhvvGNlR9m https://t.co/Hdbe6GTD8I
Seeking NYC‑DC Train Tips Over Flights
I want to take the train from NYC to DC next month. My book tours are back to back. I rather not deal with flight issues. Who has taken that train ride ?
AI Music: Emerging Growth Market or Niche Play?
AI music has a ton of interest, but how big will the market get? What are the segments? Will this be a primary revenue driver for music in the future, or more of a niche product? We dug into this on...
Iceland Approves Solar‑Storage System for EV Charging
Iceland’s utility commissions solar-plus-storage for EV charging #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/u0t3F82mzK https://t.co/MmyE39exHu
FCC Merger Condemned as Putin‑style Atrocity
Nearly 1.2 million Russian troops and close to 600,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded or gone missing because of Vladimir Putin’s war of conquest. And @CAgovernor thinks @BrendanCarrFCC is just as depraved because the @FCC approved @NXSTMediaGroup/@TEGNA merger....
Trump's Iran Strategy: Seize Oil Infrastructure, Risk Escalation
trump wants a win in iran. one option? take the oil infrastructure and hold it. that would be a massive escalation. @gzeromedia
HBO Max Leverages Harry Potter Trailer for UK Launch
It’s not random the decision to drop the first trailer of #HarryPotter HBO series this WED. After a long wait, #HBOMax will finally be launched in the U.K. this THU, so using one of the biggest British pop culture phenoms ever...
Markets Surge as Israel Fears Trump’s Quick Iran Deal
After hours risk markets are "popping" higher on this story. No word on if this includes opening the Strait of Hormuz (or they agree to keep it closed and stop shooting.) Channel 12s source is the Israeli Government, suggesting they are...
Israel Demands Iran Dismantle Nukes for Ceasefire
Citing a "Western Source" Israel's Channel 12 reports the 15 conditions for a potential monthlong ceasefire with Iran: 1. Iran must dismantle its existing nuclear capabilities. 2. Iran must commit never to pursue nuclear weapons. 3. There will be no uranium enrichment on...
Steal A Brainrot Generates $64M From Microtransactions
"Since its May 2025 release, 'Steal A Brainrot' has earned an estimated $64 million from in-game purchases like swords and invisibility cloaks, according to data from Romonitor." https://t.co/rY3HriDxtN
Refiners and Nat Gas Power Stocks Still Attractive
Refiners & Nat Gas Power Higher Lots of clients trading the oil & gas plays, so I reviewed my long rec'd refiner plays & $FCG nat gas index stocks that still look good after some needed digestion. $VLO $PBF $COP $EOG $OXY...
Iran's Strait Fees Prompt Calls for Counter-Embargo
We go to war and end up getting embargoed by Iran, which is now charging protection fees for oil tankers to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That's nuts. If Iran can embargo us with a couple of drones, we...
Trump Repeats Military Charade; Iran Sees Through It
Trump did this exact charade while sending hundreds of military assets to the Middle East while the initial strikes were already approved. He is now running the same playbook while sending additional assets, troops and restockings. Iran is not stupid.
GAP Introduces Eye‑scan Checkout for Biometric World ID
A GAP store in SF now has an eye-scanning orb at checkout that customers can use to sign up for a biometric 'World ID'. Would you consent to this?
Trump's Iran Gambit Backfires, Distracts From Epstein
"In Over His Head" - Trump’s Iran War Strategy Backfires Amid Chaos Prof Jeff Sonnenfeld, @Yale, wrote the book on Trump...literally. In his opinion, Trump is distracting from the Epstein files AND he's bitten off more than he can chew in Iran. https://youtu.be/juG5Xwa7U0A
Threads to Publicly Show 10K+ View Counts, Optional
Threads will soon publicly display profile level recent view counts for accounts with 10K+ views in the last 30 days. Creators will be able to turn it off. via @lindseygamble_
Iran Lets Civilian Ships Pass to Target US‑Israel
Makes sense why... Iran is allowing ‘non-hostile vessels’ through Strait of Hormuz. So they can mine them against US-Israel. The rest are... sitting ducks & collateral damage? untenable
Reject Shady $800 Offers From Sued Companies
A company offered me $800 for a post, the first google search said they were sued by the FTC with other 90% negative reviews. Dawg, get out of my inbox 😂
South Korea Launches Women-Only Night Buses for Safety
#WhatsNext? South Korea has introduced women-focused night bus services to make late-night public transport safer. (Unbox Factory) #FutureOfTransportation https://t.co/SaGTgPonib
Kwinana Hydrogen Hub Advances as BP Project Stalls
Key progress at new Kwinana hydrogen hub, as nearby bp project remains on pause #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/RpfqX2NvC1 https://t.co/dcw3EhMwzM
Insurance Deductibles Turn Hospitals Into Subprime Lenders
The are a function of health insurance plans. The insurance companies create plans with deductibles that most people can’t afford. So to get to the insurance money from their plan, they will loan the patient money to cover...
US Navy P-8 Poseidon Suffers $2.5M Collision Damage
A US Navy P-8 Poseidon got bonked by a foreign aircraft taxiing into it at an undisclosed location on March 20. Damage was enough to classify it as a Class A (>$2.5m) https://t.co/k13bI4dv4P
Iran Holds Leverage; Trump Appears Forced Into Ceasefire
Seems highly irrational for Iran to open the Strait during a ceasefire and forego all negotiating leverage. In that case, Trump would just aim for an indefinite ceasefire. And for that to even get off the ground Iran would need...
Tight MOB Supply Drives Record Occupancy and Rising Rents
Constrained MOB supply keeps occupancy high and rents growing. 5 Things to Know: 1⃣ MOB occupancy hit a record 92.7% in 2025, up 30 basis points from the end of 2024. Demand is outpacing every new square foot being delivered to...
Autonomous Rides Beat UberX Wait Times
17-minute wait for UberX Human. Pass. Canceled and tried again. Attempt 2: 4-minute wait for an autonomous ride with Avride. #Winning https://t.co/x56PePHReH
Trump Offers 15 Conditions to Iran to End War
ToI reporting: "...Trump’s administration has conveyed 15 conditions to Iran as its terms for ending the current war, Israel’s Channel 12 reports,...[t]he conditions appear to cover all of the [US+Israel] war goals,...Trump...to push quickly for “a framework agreement, an [AIP]”
Switching From Media to Games Feels Like Same Fry‑pan
for a minute i thought about leaving media for the games industry. but it would be like getting out the frying pan into another frying pan.
Glass 5.5 Delivers Specialty‑focused AI for Clinicians
Glass 5.5 is an amazing upgrade to the platform. Clinicians now have an AI specific to their specialty that will support them through every step of their clinical workflows.
Oil Surplus Dwarfed by Massive Asian Capital Excess
Three big picture observations about the oil surplus (petrodollars/ petroeuros/ petroequities are all downstream of this) pre Hormuz A) The oil surplus is modest relative to the surplus in Asia. Chinese state banks and offshore deposits of Chinese exporters are...
Disney Pledges Continued AI Engagement, Respecting IP Rights
In the wake of the @soraofficialapp shutdown, Disney said it "will continue to engage with AI platforms to find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators.”...
Mossad Urges Iranians to Report Regime Forces, Targeting Visible Repression
Mossad tells Iranians to keep reporting on regime forces. Israel is eliminating any leader, checkpoint, tool of repression dumb enough to be visible.
US EV Slowdown Is Temporary, Says Subsidy End
After Rapid Growth, American EV Adoption Slows — Is This Temporary? Corey Cantor of @zeta_2030 discusses the slowdown of EVs in the US. His conclusion? The setback caused by the end of federal govt subsidies is temporary. #uspoli #EVs https://youtu.be/CDj6qLKA4_k
Speed Is 2026’s Currency—Upgrade to Faster Ops
Speed is the 2026 currency. If ops aren't moving with $SOL velocity, you're losing. Upgrade to a system with $BTC-like certainty. Interested? Let's chat. Connect and let's talk how I can help you solve your problems. $SOL $BTC $ETH #ERP #SupplyChain #SAPBusinessOne...
High Oil Prices and Weak Loonie Boost Canadian Producers
Soaring oil prices, tight WCS differentials, and a lagging Loonie is a fantastic combination for Canadian oil producers.
Shopify Brands Now Shoppable Directly Within ChatGPT
Brands on @shopify are now shoppable inside @chatgpt. AI shopping isn’t coming. It’s here. As always, our merchants are best positioned. Let’s go.
DHS Uses American Eagle Plane for Denver Flight
DHS flight at Denver. 😡 The black SUV has the DHS logo on the side. This aircraft is operated by American Eagle.
Drone Strikes Threaten Russian Oil, Global Market Stability
With the Persian Gulf effectively offline, losing Russian oil would be devastating to the global markets. Drone warfare continues to evolve and reshape the way these conflicts unfold, especially when targeting energy infrastructure. #crude #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics https://t.co/L5OoXtN7DJ
One-Month Ceasefire Planned via Witkoff‑Kushner Mechanism
Israeli Channel 12: A ceasefire for a period of one month will be announced according to a mechanism that Witkoff and Kushner are working on
US‑Ukraine Fund Begins Defense Tech Investments Amid Rising Conflict
"Just over a year after a dramatic Oval Office clash derailed the now-infamous "minerals deal," the fund it spawned is making its first move, backing Ukraine's defense tech sector as global conflicts intensify. The first of three investments planned this year...
New Next Course Newsletter Debuts with Noma LA Review
I recently launched a thing: An online newsletter, “Next Course,” featuring essays, simple recipes, travel advice, and more. Please check it out. My debut column looks at the most controversial restaurant in the world: Noma L.A., where I lunched last...
Computable Consent Streamlines Rules Across Diverse Health Data
Reproductive, behavioral, and genetic data all carry different rules. We met with the Sequoia Project to discuss how computable consent aims to simplify enforcement. 🔗 https://t.co/pnMrgRE0pw @sequoiaproject #PatientPrivacy #HITSM
Gen Z, Millennials Boost Discretionary Spending on Tech, Dining
BofAI: Gen Z and Millennials have seen the most improvement in discretionary spending, especially on electronics and restaurants https://t.co/lokfH0dJN0