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Low‑budget Procedural Outsells Big‑budget Dramas, Audience Craves Sad Doctors
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Low‑budget Procedural Outsells Big‑budget Dramas, Audience Craves Sad Doctors

Streaming executives watching as a $5M an episode procedural beats out their $10M+ an episode shows. The people* desire good hospital shows about sad doctors. *I am people https://t.co/rmuvyhpc0B

By Julia Alexander
Sports Leagues Confront Lockouts, Layoffs, and TV Uncertainty
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Sports Leagues Confront Lockouts, Layoffs, and TV Uncertainty

The Varsity * New MLBPA interim head is prepared for a lockout. * Monumental Sports Network lays off five digital edit staffers. * NASCAR chief Steve O'Donnell: "Is there a number of races that makes more sense? Could it be 30—or even more?...

By John Ourand
Screening Cuts Advanced Colon Cancer, Boosts Early Detection
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Screening Cuts Advanced Colon Cancer, Boosts Early Detection

Screening works for colon cancer. Largest trial ever done. Today @NatureMedicine A randomized trial of colon cancer screening by colonoscopy or occult blood (FIT) vs control in nearly 280,000 participants showed signficantly more early diagnosis (stage I-II) and less stage...

By Eric Topol
Historic Uncertainty Spurs Opportunities in AI and Energy Stocks
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Historic Uncertainty Spurs Opportunities in AI and Energy Stocks

Thoughts? The World Uncertainty Index has surged to historic levels—exceeding Iraq War, COVID, and 9/11—and identify five stocks positioned to perform well under these geopolitical conditions: Palantir (AI battlefield intelligence), ExxonMobil and Cameco/CCJ (energy security), and NVIDIA (AI defense technology),...

By Tall Guy Tycoon
Two New Far Cry Projects Confirmed: 7 and Live Service
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Two New Far Cry Projects Confirmed: 7 and Live Service

Yves Guillemot confirms there are two Far Cry projects in development. One is Far Cry 7, the other is/was a live service spin-off. The franchise has historically had off year stand alone spin-offs so the gap after Far Cry 6...

By Ethan Gach
Local Deposits Multiply Small Business Lending, Not Government Debt
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Local Deposits Multiply Small Business Lending, Not Government Debt

Local deposit ➡️ Local loan ➡️ Local growth A $1,000 local bank deposit can support up to $30,000 in #smallbiz lending over 5 yrs. The same $1,000 in stablecoin backs government debt. Local deposits build communities. Stablecoin reserves fund Washington. #banklocal

By Jill Castilla
Exercise‑induced Liver Enzyme GPLD1 Restores Memory, Boosts Vascular Health
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Exercise‑induced Liver Enzyme GPLD1 Restores Memory, Boosts Vascular Health

Liver enzyme GPLD1 produced during exercise reverses aging- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss by improving vascular health https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674%2826%2900111-X

By David Sinclair
Ubisoft Announces Two New Far Cry, Multiple Assassin’s Creed Projects
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Ubisoft Announces Two New Far Cry, Multiple Assassin’s Creed Projects

In a new interview with Variety, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says the company has: - 2 new Far Cry games in development. - Several Assassin’s Creed games in development, both single-player and multiplayer experiences. https://t.co/B59iFNd4rN

By Geoff Keighley
Klarna Hits $1B, Doubles Users, yet Stock Plunges
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Klarna Hits $1B, Doubles Users, yet Stock Plunges

Klarna just posted its first $1B revenue quarter, successfully doubling its banking users to 15.8 million. The pivot from a pure BNPL provider to a global digital bank is underway. But Wall Street just handed them a massive 27% stock drop....

By Efi Pylarinou
Ubisoft CEO Unveils $200M Cost‑Cut, Creative House Plan
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Ubisoft CEO Unveils $200M Cost‑Cut, Creative House Plan

Ubisoft CEO Explains Three-Year Plan to Revamp Game Publisher Through New ‘Creative House’ Strategy, More Than $200 Million in Cost Reductions https://t.co/3Q14sQldSc via @variety

By Todd Spangler
US Underlying Domestic Demand Grew 2.4% in Q4
SocialFeb 20, 2026

US Underlying Domestic Demand Grew 2.4% in Q4

US GDP: A gauge of underlying domestic demand—real final sales to private domestic purchasers (GDP less inventory change, net exports, and government spending)—grew at a 2.4% annualized rate in Q4 https://t.co/XefZvVp18v

By Nick Timiraos
California Bans Unapproved 3D Printers to Curb Gun Parts
SocialFeb 20, 2026

California Bans Unapproved 3D Printers to Curb Gun Parts

California bill would restrict 3D printer sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts — joins Washington and NY on legal offensive https://t.co/Zd7PlM6jB2

By Anj Bryant
Future‑Focused Supply Chains Need Flexibility, Not Past Data
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Future‑Focused Supply Chains Need Flexibility, Not Past Data

Supply chains are measured by what happened last month, the year—the past. The last six years have shown unpredictability. From Covid to Trump & trade. A lesson not learned: Firms must look forward not backwards. And that also requires supply...

By Tom Craig
Allonic’s 3D Tissue‑Braided Robots Mimic Human Connective Tissue
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Allonic’s 3D Tissue‑Braided Robots Mimic Human Connective Tissue

The technology is undeniably impressive — but it carries a distinct 'Westworld' vibe. Anybody else feeling it? Allonic, a robotics startup based in Hungary, is developing humanoid robot bodies using a proprietary 3D "Tissue Braiding" system. The process weaves high-strength fibers, elastic...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Wounded Soldiers Inflate Russian 2025 Force Numbers
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Wounded Soldiers Inflate Russian 2025 Force Numbers

In 2025 Russian forces did not contract, however it is also very unlikely that the overall force grew by 100k. This amount of personnel did not go to force expansion. The likely discrepancy stems from those seriously wounded still being...

By Michael Kofman
Teens with Dogs Show Better Mental Health, Fewer Issues
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Teens with Dogs Show Better Mental Health, Fewer Issues

Is it ok to let your kids kiss the dog? A new study found that teenagers who live with dogs show better mental health and fewer social difficulties. In a group of 343 teens, dog owners scored better across five behavioral measures:...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Tekever Integrates Ukraine Combat Lessons Into EVO Drone
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Tekever Integrates Ukraine Combat Lessons Into EVO Drone

How Anglo-Portuguese UAV firm @Tekever is incorporating battle lessons from Ukraine for its latest EVO #drone #avgeek https://t.co/9hbPLZEY4l https://t.co/c2NdkqOs7K

By Tim Robinson
Policy-as-Code Guardrails Preempt AI Compliance Violations
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Policy-as-Code Guardrails Preempt AI Compliance Violations

Agentic AI Gating Layer: Policy-as-Code = gating layer for agentic AI Controls AI actions by: Separating free-form reasoning (AI decides) from allowed execution (policy permits) Improving auditability (clear what AI can/can't do) Preventing compliance violations before they happen Guardrails, not post-incident cleanup. 📰 Intelligent compliance for...

By Efi Pylarinou
India Sets Record with 36.6 GW Solar Installations in 2025
SocialFeb 20, 2026

India Sets Record with 36.6 GW Solar Installations in 2025

India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/9Ku0Ctbt1a

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Nintendo's Q4: Hardware Leads, Moat Questioned
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Nintendo's Q4: Hardware Leads, Moat Questioned

In your inboxes this morning Nintendo: Are We Doing This Again? $NTDOY - No Wall Street handholding (holiday quarter results) - Hardware sales, then software sales, then profits - What about memory chips? - Is there still an emerging moat? - My investment decision https://t.co/6BIv63lDlJ

By Brett (Chit Chat Money)
Consumers Misunderstand Credit Scores; Banks Must Rethink Risk
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Consumers Misunderstand Credit Scores; Banks Must Rethink Risk

Most consumers don’t understand how their credit score is calculated, and stigma keeps them from getting help. Financial institutions must rethink risk. We explore this with Steve Min, Chief Credit Officer at @CreditOneBank. Watch the full episode now: https://t.co/wUIHckaAy4 https://t.co/dX96wDMpfj

By Jim Marous
GM Energy Explores Leasing Residential Batteries, Bidirectional EV Chargers
SocialFeb 20, 2026

GM Energy Explores Leasing Residential Batteries, Bidirectional EV Chargers

GM Energy open to idea of leasing residential batteries, bidirectional EV chargers #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/fF8I6yod6P

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Roku TV Hides Free Channels Deep in Guide
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Roku TV Hides Free Channels Deep in Guide

D.C. Memo: YouTube's 'Antenna Man' Says Roku TV Burying Free TV Stations Deep Inside the Channel Guide https://t.co/l7tjBOMG7k

By Ted Hearn
Trump's Blockade Collapses Cuba's Tourism Industry
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Trump's Blockade Collapses Cuba's Tourism Industry

#CubaWatch🇨🇺: Thanks to Trump's blockade, Cuba's tourism industry has entirely collapsed. Major hotels and airlines have completely shut down. Stay tuned. https://t.co/BF6qoIAgu0

By Steve Hanke
Food & Ag Industry Braces for Rising Ransomware Threats
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Food & Ag Industry Braces for Rising Ransomware Threats

Food and ag sector weathers more ransomware attacks, braces for ‘strategic adaptation’ threats - Threat Beat https://t.co/Vt6H5NKPsU

By Chuck Brooks
Crude Hits 7‑month High Amid US‑Iran Strike Risk
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Crude Hits 7‑month High Amid US‑Iran Strike Risk

Crude rallies to 7-month highs as market prices in the risk of US strikes on Iran. I spoke to @NDTVProfitIndia earlier today. https://t.co/NDv6pbwsZp

By Vandana Hari
Design Wins When You Redesign the Entire Service
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Design Wins When You Redesign the Entire Service

I once worked with a company that sold frozen ready meals to elderly customers. They wanted better website conversion rates. Straightforward brief, right? We did user research and found the real problems had nothing to do with the website: - Customers were...

By Paul Boag
Gold Poised for Reversion as Oil Bears Down
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Gold Poised for Reversion as Oil Bears Down

Is Gold the Next Big Commodity Trade? Historic Reversion Risks - Geopolitical tensions could add fuel to crude oil's bear market as it approaches good resistance while heightening peak signals in gold's bull market. The metal has reached historic extremes...

By Mike McGlone
Supply Scare Could Deepen Brent’s Bear Market
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Supply Scare Could Deepen Brent’s Bear Market

A Supply Scare Can Add Fuel to Brent Downtrend - What will end crude's downtrend may be a top commodity question of 2026. A supply scare that spikes prices might fuel more of the same -- US-led Western Hemisphere production...

By Mike McGlone
Gold's Parabolic Surge May Be Overheated, Reversion Likely
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Gold's Parabolic Surge May Be Overheated, Reversion Likely

The Rock May Be Too Hot - Gold vs. Commodities - Inflation is notably absent from gold's parabolic rally, which may suggest a too-hot rock if history is a guide. From a base of 100 in 1964, gold in terms...

By Mike McGlone
Iran's Three Pressure Points: US Troops, Allies, Hormuz
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Iran's Three Pressure Points: US Troops, Allies, Hormuz

What could Iran target if tensions escalate? I joined @SheryAhnNews and @avrilhongTV on @BloombergTV to break down Trump’s Middle East buildup. I outlined 3 pressure points Tehran could hold at risk: US forces, regional partners, and the Strait of Hormuz....

By Becca Wasser
US EV Charging Ports Jump 10%, Fast Chargers Rise 25%
SocialFeb 20, 2026

US EV Charging Ports Jump 10%, Fast Chargers Rise 25%

U.S. ELECTRIC VEHICLE charging ports increased by more than 24,000 (10%) in 2025. More than half of the new ports were direct current fast-charging ports, which increased by more than 13,000 (25%): https://t.co/zEkOinhmj8

By John Kemp
Ukraine's UAVs Destroy Russian Air Defenses and Infrastructure
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Ukraine's UAVs Destroy Russian Air Defenses and Infrastructure

Videos of FP-2 strikes by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces and SBU Alpha on Tor-M1 and S-300VM air defense systems, command posts, warehouses, UAV launch points, and other targets. https://t.co/NYeDtpqsPM https://t.co/dpmHaDxrqK https://t.co/H2iQiNH8gF https://t.co/PO8F68r8Mn

By Rob Lee
NKTR’s Alopecia Areata Play: Market Misprices Massive Upside
SocialFeb 20, 2026

NKTR’s Alopecia Areata Play: Market Misprices Massive Upside

Ok, so I have finally gotten around to writing out my updated thoughts/thesis on $NKTR. Link in this post. I'm about as bullish on the stock now as I've ever been. The document is very long (sorry, but it's free...give me...

By Adam May
Ukrainian Women Reveal Widespread Russian War Rape
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Ukrainian Women Reveal Widespread Russian War Rape

"Hundreds of Ukrainian women and girls have reported sexual violence by Russian troops during the nearly four years of full-scale war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities and aid groups. The actual number of victims, advocates say, is most likely...

By Rob Lee
AZN's Calquence + Venetoclax Approved for CLL Treatment
SocialFeb 20, 2026

AZN's Calquence + Venetoclax Approved for CLL Treatment

#AZN Calquence combined with Venetoclax approved in US for treating Adults with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in a particular form.

By WheelieDealer
Ukraine Poised to Earn Billions From Wartime Arms Exports
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Ukraine Poised to Earn Billions From Wartime Arms Exports

“Ukraine could export several billion dollars of military goods and services this year after authorising its first wartime foreign sales and is considering introducing a tax on those exports, a senior Ukrainian defence official said. Earlier this month, the state commission...

By Rob Lee
Poland’s Clean Heating Policies Cut Pollution, Saved Lives
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Poland’s Clean Heating Policies Cut Pollution, Saved Lives

10 years ago I worked with Polish colleagues to phase out coal heating. Clean heating policies worked – Poland’s air is cleaner today. Clear rules and support for households cut pollution and saved thousands of lives. https://t.co/qiuzuJE4dD https://t.co/HL0kLyy8KG

By Jan Rosenow
Trump-Japan $33B Ohio Power Deal Lacks Key Details
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Trump-Japan $33B Ohio Power Deal Lacks Key Details

Trump’s $33 billion deal with Japan to build the largest US power project in Ohio is short on details ⚠️ It hasnt secured binding investments ⚠️ Still needs to lock in equipment suppliers ⚠️And was a surprise to the state’s regulator and...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Digital Game Purchases Remain Unresellable in 2026
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Digital Game Purchases Remain Unresellable in 2026

The concept of digital asset ownership applies to entire games on PC and console, too. It's 2026, and we still cannot sell or just transfer our "used" digital games once we bought them. Am I the only one who thinks this is...

By Serkan Toto
Batteries $50B Beat Utilities' $550B Load Plan
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Batteries $50B Beat Utilities' $550B Load Plan

“I think it's wonderful that we have finally established that $50 billion worth of batteries is cheaper than the $550 billion that the utilities want to spend between now and 2029 to accommodate all this load growth their way. https://t.co/FcKGc92e47 https://t.co/iSfDd2ORyj

By Jigar Shah
Preparing to Share Lessons on Surviving Long Projects
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Preparing to Share Lessons on Surviving Long Projects

It’s been a long time since I did a non-technical speech. After this game ships I’ll do a talk called Surviving Long Projects. It will be good and useful. (Not sure if there will be a suitable conference or I will do...

By Jonathan Blow
Gemini 3.1 Turns Dream City Building Into Reality
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Gemini 3.1 Turns Dream City Building Into Reality

This is incredible btw - using Gemini 3.1 as a city builder. I used to dream about this when painstakingly making virtual cities for simulation games like Republic.

By Demis Hassabis
Rebecca Kutler Plans Overhaul of MS NOW Dayside Lineup
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Rebecca Kutler Plans Overhaul of MS NOW Dayside Lineup

Scoop: MS NOW chief Rebecca Kutler is set to make changes to the network's dayside lineup, I'm told. Details in status.news: https://link.status.news/3MSNqnG

By Oliver Darcy
Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Completes Without Major Issues
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Completes Without Major Issues

NASA has reached the end of today's Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal with no major issues reported. https://t.co/CwpiNIEJYz https://t.co/rPZmmaWMuf

By Stephen Clark
Early SunEdison Tales: How Robert Heard Our Solar Plans
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Early SunEdison Tales: How Robert Heard Our Solar Plans

In our first episode of @EnergyEmpirePod, my friend @Phil_Radford joins us to recount great stories from the start of SunEdison. In this one we talk about our friend Robert who overheard our conversations about solar... https://t.co/95xM6cO6u1

By Jigar Shah
Reputation Grows From Action, Not Self‑Promotion
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Reputation Grows From Action, Not Self‑Promotion

Reputation isn’t built through narration; it’s built through contribution. What you say about yourself expires quickly. What you do for others compounds quietly. In complex systems, trust travels peer-to-peer, not top-down. Service is not charity, it’s strategy. It creates advocates...

By Fayaz King
Spend $33B on Flexibility, Not Idle Gas Plant
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Spend $33B on Flexibility, Not Idle Gas Plant

For $33B he could have solved the entire PJM capacity auction challenge with demand flexibility through 2029, but sure overpay for a gas plant that won’t run more than 20% of the year…

By Jigar Shah
GE Aerospace Invests $300M to Boost Singapore Repair Hub
SocialFeb 20, 2026

GE Aerospace Invests $300M to Boost Singapore Repair Hub

bbaviation7 had an exclusive interview with Iain Rodger, Managing Director of GE Aerospace Component Repair Singapore, where he shares how the Singapore site supports GE Aerospace’s global MRO network and the engine components repaired here. We also talk about GE Aerospace’s...

By Bilqis Bahari