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Journalists Shielded From Government Searches, Except When Investigated
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Journalists Shielded From Government Searches, Except When Investigated

“The Privacy Protection Act of 1980 is intended to protect journalists and newsrooms from government searches and seizures of a reporter’s work product materials unless the reporter is themself the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution.”

By Jason Kint
Microsoft Set to Bulldoze Xbox Business This Year
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Microsoft Set to Bulldoze Xbox Business This Year

Our industry has been steamrolled for a while, and make no mistake: This is not cosmetics. Microsoft will run through their Xbox business with a bulldozer this year. (For the sake of Xbox employees, I hope I am wrong.)

By Serkan Toto
AdX Publishers Warned: No Action Needed Amid Google Probe
SocialFeb 21, 2026

AdX Publishers Warned: No Action Needed Amid Google Probe

As we await Judge Brinkema's decision in US v Google whether to break up Google's adtech business, evidence continues to be unsealed in SDNY tonight. "NEVER USE THE WORD BERNANKE EXTERNALLY, EVER." "All AdX publisher will be impacted." "Publishers do not need to...

By Jason Kint
Sharp Optimization Cuts Costs, Boosts Profit Without Layoffs
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Sharp Optimization Cuts Costs, Boosts Profit Without Layoffs

Optimization isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about sharpening them. This year, we reduced operational costs by 15% , no layoffs, no drop in quality. What changed? • Process Mapping → Exposed bottlenecks • Smart Automation → Freed the team for high-impact work • Lean Waste...

By Abraham Kah
Sarah Bond's Candid 2021 Interview Reveals Personal Side
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Sarah Bond's Candid 2021 Interview Reveals Personal Side

With Sarah Bond set to leave Xbox, I wanted to point people back to this interview I did with her in 2021. She went "off book," as she put it, taking a personal turn that I hadn't expected but...

By Stephen Totilo
Mineral Resources Posts Interim Profit on Onslow Boost, Lithium Rebound
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Mineral Resources Posts Interim Profit on Onslow Boost, Lithium Rebound

Mineral Resources swings to interim profit on stronger Onslow output, lithium rebound https://t.co/DOTSeLY4pB via @KitcoNewsNOW

By Haplo
US Sanctions Sudanese Commanders Amid Massive Humanitarian Crisis
SocialFeb 21, 2026

US Sanctions Sudanese Commanders Amid Massive Humanitarian Crisis

US Sanctions Sudanese Paramilitary Commanders For Atrocities In El-Fasher...The conflict has provoked the world’s worst ongoing humanitarian crisis with over 150,000 having been killed and more than 14 million displaced. https://t.co/b2rLtUN2Ob

By John Spencer
Undervalued Malaysian Hospitality Stock Sees 35x Profit Surge
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Undervalued Malaysian Hospitality Stock Sees 35x Profit Surge

Is this the most undervalued hospitality play in Malaysia right now? 🇲🇾 While everyone is chasing speculative tech, a "quiet" company just reported a 35-fold quarterly profit jump. This isn't just growth—it’s a total operational takeover. 🧵 (1/5)

By David Chuah
Supercomputers Accelerate Sodium‑Ion Battery Research
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Supercomputers Accelerate Sodium‑Ion Battery Research

World’s fastest supercomputers probing future of sodium-ion batteries #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/pSiSoBZ3Rd https://t.co/t3Yi3JRnKE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Volcano‑view Suites with Private Hot Tub and Natural Springs
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Volcano‑view Suites with Private Hot Tub and Natural Springs

My stay at the Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa this week is up there 🤩 Located in La Fortuna, Costa Rica with prime volcano views, a hot tub in the room, naturally sourced thermal hot springs and 8 soaking pools.

By Jen Ruiz
REC Solar Launches 3.3 MW Rooftop Array for Self‑consumption
SocialFeb 21, 2026

REC Solar Launches 3.3 MW Rooftop Array for Self‑consumption

REC Solar prepares to start 3.3 MW rooftop solar array for self-consumption #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/dItr2PAb9z

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Opaque Energy Planning Threatens Future Power Reliability
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Opaque Energy Planning Threatens Future Power Reliability

Without transparent energy planning, the lights could go out #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/JvoB26DZPJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
From Missile Room to Boardroom: Managing Critical Infrastructure
SocialFeb 21, 2026

From Missile Room to Boardroom: Managing Critical Infrastructure

"Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac" From missile room to board room: getting to know Dave Robinson, CEO/Foudner of Quarterbac. Get the inside scoop from this inspiring thought leader interview: https://t.co/bP6BdAH637

By Dez Blanchfield
NRG Acquires New York’s Largest Fossil Power Plant
SocialFeb 21, 2026

NRG Acquires New York’s Largest Fossil Power Plant

Scoop: NRG Buys New York’s Biggest Fossil Fueled Power Plant #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/HYXV78yUOY https://t.co/YML0FTvZNJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Drones, Phones, Satellites: Pervasive Civilian Surveillance Tactics
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Drones, Phones, Satellites: Pervasive Civilian Surveillance Tactics

Facts. They also flyer drones with speaker, track civilians by cell phone, satellite imagery, drones in real time on their digital systems and restrict operations, use advance call out tactics, and much more.

By John Spencer
Sodium‑ion Challenges Li‑ion in Portable Power
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Sodium‑ion Challenges Li‑ion in Portable Power

Can sodium-ion beat Li-ion in portable power? Bluetti Pioneer Na gives it a try #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/re2fBBTBK4

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Semiconductor Industry Offers Diverse Careers Beyond Chip Design
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Semiconductor Industry Offers Diverse Careers Beyond Chip Design

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Career The Semiconductor Let Us Learn About Career Options: 1/ - The Semiconductor Industry Offers A Wide Range Of Career Paths Beyond Just Chip Design. - Roles Span Architecture, Design, Verification, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Packaging, Reliability, Automation, And Supply...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
India Can Freely Import Russian Oil After Tariff Ruling
SocialFeb 21, 2026

India Can Freely Import Russian Oil After Tariff Ruling

Re. the US SC tariff decision: As IEEPA was also the basis for the 25% addl punitive tariffs Trump imposed on India for buying Russian oil, it no longer holds. While Trump scrapped those tariffs Feb 6 under an interim...

By Vandana Hari
California CCAs Add Long‑Duration Storage; PowerSecure Expands NM Microgrids
SocialFeb 21, 2026

California CCAs Add Long‑Duration Storage; PowerSecure Expands NM Microgrids

US Roundup: California CCAs secure LDES from Hydrostor, ESS Inc. iron-salt acquisition, PowerSecure microgrids enhance New Mexico grid #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/dyz2jlxjNK

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Sells Venezuelan Oil to India, Surprising Twist
SocialFeb 21, 2026

US Sells Venezuelan Oil to India, Surprising Twist

Today, the US announced a plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India. Note who’s selling Venezuela’s oil to India. It’s Uncle Sam. AMAZING. https://t.co/SLitquccox

By Steve Hanke
IEEPA Tariff Invalidated Threatens Existing Trade Deal Framework
SocialFeb 21, 2026

IEEPA Tariff Invalidated Threatens Existing Trade Deal Framework

JPMORGAN: “.. many trade deals negotiated to date have relied on IEEPA tariffs and have not yet been formalized as trade agreements. With the legal basis for these tariffs now invalidated, the fate of these deals is in question. These...

By Carl Quintanilla
No Succession Plan Makes Sellers Ultra‑Motivated Negotiators
SocialFeb 21, 2026

No Succession Plan Makes Sellers Ultra‑Motivated Negotiators

A seller with no succession plan Is the most motivated counterparty in any negotiation on earth

By Josh Li
Fake Eagle Photo Debunked; Turbines Kill Far Fewer Birds
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Fake Eagle Photo Debunked; Turbines Kill Far Fewer Birds

Fact-checkers debunk doctored photo shared by US government, who claimed it was of a bald eagle hurt by a wind turbine. Also, wind turbines account for fewer bird deaths than fossil fuels and only 0.002-0.028% of bird deaths. https://t.co/JXeX407CcE

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Patients Prefer AI Over Frustrating Healthcare Appointment Process
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Patients Prefer AI Over Frustrating Healthcare Appointment Process

the overall experience for patients from booking health related appointments to waiting ++ is so bad that they will gladly use AI first to avoid frustration

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
Push Renewables, Not Nuclear, for WA’s Future
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Push Renewables, Not Nuclear, for WA’s Future

Let's build WA's future around renewables and green iron, not gullibly back nuclear and last century subs that have already been strategically neutralised by drones Hey @AlboMP - what the hell is wrong with Labor backing nukes?

By Prof Ray Wills
Debating the New Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Debating the New Pokémon Fire Red & Leaf Green

I'm torn on the new Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green announcement. Are you picking up the games?

By PixelShaun
Provincial Environmental Rules Can Trump Federal Pipelines
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Provincial Environmental Rules Can Trump Federal Pipelines

So, for example, a province acting within its jurisdiction over matters of a local and private nature (e.g. local environmental protection) would be given priority over federal laws (e.g. pipeline construction) in the event of a conflict? https://t.co/83rqboK7pR

By Andrew Leach
Longi Achieves 27.25% Efficiency with Back‑Contact Cells
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Longi Achieves 27.25% Efficiency with Back‑Contact Cells

Longi builds 27.25%-efficient back-contact solar cells with high-resistivity wafers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/a2j2Y1XWho

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Microsoft Gaming CEO Rejects Bad AI, Emphasizes Human Storytelling
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Microsoft Gaming CEO Rejects Bad AI, Emphasizes Human Storytelling

In a new interview with Variety, new minted Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma says she has "no tolerance for bad AI.” “AI has long been part of gaming and will continue to be, but great stories are created by humans.” https://t.co/ETLocbkujP

By Geoff Keighley
2026 Energy Storage Report Highlights Grid-Forming, Safety, Bankability
SocialFeb 20, 2026

2026 Energy Storage Report Highlights Grid-Forming, Safety, Bankability

The Energy Storage Report 2026 out now: grid-forming, fire safety, bankability and more #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/yxP28eVG91

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
F‑16s Deploy Angry Kitten Pods for Enhanced EW Protection
SocialFeb 20, 2026

F‑16s Deploy Angry Kitten Pods for Enhanced EW Protection

F-16s Heading To Middle East Equipped With Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pods The Angry Kitten pods will give the fourth-generation fighters often tasked with the Wild Weasel missions much-needed extra protection. https://t.co/MR26YH0w6Z

By Tyler Rogoway
Your S/4HANA Partner, Not a Traditional Integrator
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Your S/4HANA Partner, Not a Traditional Integrator

Clients hire us for S/4HANA projects because we act as an extension of their team. We have the expertise to implement S/4HANA, but without the typical system integrator agenda. We focus on your success, not just project size. #S4HANA #Consulting...

By Eric Kimberling
Batteries and Grid Tech Rise to Top Priority
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Batteries and Grid Tech Rise to Top Priority

Very true this is why batteries and grid enhancing technologies are moving into the priority position.

By Jigar Shah
NextPower Supplies Steel Frames for JinkoSolar Florida Plant
SocialFeb 20, 2026

NextPower Supplies Steel Frames for JinkoSolar Florida Plant

Nextpower supply steel frames for JinkoSolar factory in Florida #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/DI2iUubaD0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Celebs and Fighter Spotlight Paramount Amid Warner Takeover Saga
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Celebs and Fighter Spotlight Paramount Amid Warner Takeover Saga

Anderson Cooper, Stephen Colbert and Sean Strickland Draw Scrutiny to Paramount While Bid for Warner Plays Out https://t.co/ou55mmDguf via @variety

By Brian Steinberg
Consensus Overload Slows Digital Transformation Decisions
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Consensus Overload Slows Digital Transformation Decisions

Slow decision-making is the primary reason digital transformation initiatives stall. Delays happen when assumptions of quick decisions don't match reality, often a symptom of excessive consensus-based leadership. #DecisionMaking #DigitalTransformation #Leadership https://t.co/3e5ADMz5P3

By Eric Kimberling
660 MWh Solar‑Storage Project Secures Funding in South Africa
SocialFeb 20, 2026

660 MWh Solar‑Storage Project Secures Funding in South Africa

Private 660 MWh solar-storage project closes financing in South Africa #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/RQbdGDxQdi

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
SCOTUS Blocks Trump's Emergency Tariffs, Curbing Executive Overreach
SocialFeb 20, 2026

SCOTUS Blocks Trump's Emergency Tariffs, Curbing Executive Overreach

SCOTUS just ruled Trump can’t use emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Why? The Constitution gives tariff power to Congress, and IEEPA never authorized a president to tax imports. The Court rejected the power grab and the economic overreach. It’s...

By JayJay Legal
Banks Cling to $10M Non‑interest Deposits, Risking Obsolescence
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Banks Cling to $10M Non‑interest Deposits, Risking Obsolescence

Ok, so somehow banks are going to retain a single customer's $10 million in noninterest bearing deposits? Like not pay someone any interest & they'll stay with the bank because they have FDIC insurance? This is such archaic thinking &...

By Jill Castilla
Xbox Shifts: New Leaders Asha Sharma, Matt Booty Take Helm
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Xbox Shifts: New Leaders Asha Sharma, Matt Booty Take Helm

Anyone have some good expert commentary on the departure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, with a new era starting for Asha Sharma and Matt Booty. What's it all mean? What were Phil and Sarah's accomplishments? What has the era...

By Dean Takahashi
Xbox Is Dead, AI Takes over Gaming
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Xbox Is Dead, AI Takes over Gaming

With today’s news I think it might be safe to say that Xbox is dead and or dying An AI corpo to manage video games? LOL it was a good run and I’m impressed Xbox lasted this long given M$’s history...

By Goldenboy
Clinical AI Offers Hope: More Impact, Less Complexity
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Clinical AI Offers Hope: More Impact, Less Complexity

"This is the first time where there's hope - there is a pathway to doing more with less. There is a pathway for the job of being a clinician, being a nurse, to be a fulfilling one. There is a...

By Julie Yoo
Intersolar 2026 Highlights Policy Debates and New Products
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Intersolar 2026 Highlights Policy Debates and New Products

More policy questions, new products appear at Intersolar 2026 #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/prX0r3YBOS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Fee‑Free Accounts Offer 3.61% Savings, 2% Checking
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Fee‑Free Accounts Offer 3.61% Savings, 2% Checking

We're fee free and paying high yields here. I'm not worried about the competition, I'm worried about local economies. 3.61 APY savings, 2.0 APY checking at https://t.co/HHwXUb7kB6

By Jill Castilla
Spencer May Be Hiding Game Projects From Microsoft’s Earnings
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Spencer May Be Hiding Game Projects From Microsoft’s Earnings

One guess: we're about to find out how many game projects Spencer was shielding from Microsoft's quarterly math

By Ethan Gach
Leadership's Risk Appetite Drives Digital Success
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Leadership's Risk Appetite Drives Digital Success

The biggest barrier to digital success is rarely technological or budget. It is leadership’s willingness to embrace change and take risks. Watch the full episode now: https://t.co/BQNDlxuwMR https://t.co/rgqIU4dXx1

By Jim Marous
Argentina's 32% Inflation Fueled by Runaway Money Growth
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Argentina's 32% Inflation Fueled by Runaway Money Growth

Argentina’s inflation comes in at a RED HOT 32.4%/yr. NO SURPRISE. AR’s money supply (M3) is growing at 38.7%/yr. That's WELL ABOVE Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of 9.8%/yr, a rate consistent with hitting its 5%/yr inflation target.  INFLATION = PRES. MILEI'S ACHILLES HEEL....

By Steve Hanke
Solar and Wind Save Fuel for Reliable Power
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Solar and Wind Save Fuel for Reliable Power

If solar and wind are not replacements for fossil fuel power, what are they? After all, they are doing something—witness charts showing large amounts of “generation” in a day or the largest growth in “generation” and “capacity” over time. That “something” is...

By Alex Epstein
DOJ and Ohio AG Charge OhioHealth with Price‑Gouging, Anti‑Competition
SocialFeb 20, 2026

DOJ and Ohio AG Charge OhioHealth with Price‑Gouging, Anti‑Competition

DOJ, Ohio attorney general accuse OhioHealth of driving up prices, crowding out competition https://t.co/oxxD0glykV via @statnews

By Tara Bannow