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Legal Turmoil Hits Trump DOJ, Cooley Makes Strategic Play
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Legal Turmoil Hits Trump DOJ, Cooley Makes Strategic Play

Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction The resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a grand-jury rejection for the Trump DOJ, a judge’s acknowledgment of an ‘abusive’ workplace, and a smart move by Cooley. LINK: https://t.co/X8bQgPNjOb https://t.co/msTs5LcupA

By David Lat
Brain Health Becomes Decade‑Long Priority Through Daily Habits
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Brain Health Becomes Decade‑Long Priority Through Daily Habits

The next decade is the brain health decade, as I discussed with Bristol Myers Squibb (@bmsnews) CEO Chris Boerner at their Global Town Hall last week when @Thrive Global launched our brain health partnership to their 34,000 employees. BMS is...

By Arianna Huffington
Sungrow and Huawei Earn AAA Bankability Rating
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Sungrow and Huawei Earn AAA Bankability Rating

Sungrow and Huawei achieve AAA rating in new PV InverterTech bankability report #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/MYSpWj5IGI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
NJ Law Would Drive Data Centers Out, Still Cost State
SocialFeb 17, 2026

NJ Law Would Drive Data Centers Out, Still Cost State

Great insight from @rtoinsider article about NJ: Brian O. Lipman, director of the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel said that if NJ passed a law requiring data centers to Bring Their Own Generation, "data center developers would...

By Meredith Angwin
IDF Destroys Gaza Tunnels as Hamas Delays Disarmament
SocialFeb 17, 2026

IDF Destroys Gaza Tunnels as Hamas Delays Disarmament

While Hamas delays disarmament, peace board meets this week, the @IDF continue the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.. tunnel by tunnel. All the tunnels must be destroyed IMO.

By John Spencer
US Energy Secretary Meets IEA on African Clean Cooking Summit
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Energy Secretary Meets IEA on African Clean Cooking Summit

Pleased to meet with US Energy @SecretaryWright at IEA HQ before the #IEAMinisterial We discussed a range of global energy matters including how the @IEA Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa on 9-10 July that we're co-chairing in Nairobi can deliver...

By Fatih Birol
ACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M financingACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M Financing
SocialFeb 17, 2026

ACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M financingACEN Adds 400MW Stubbo Solar to $750M Financing

ACEN Australia integrates 400MW Stubbo solar PV plant into AU$750 million financing pool #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/5ezLk03ml3

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Retail Favorites, IPO Timing, and Base Rates Explained
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Retail Favorites, IPO Timing, and Base Rates Explained

🔬 Research links: the stocks retail investors favor, the impact of IPO timing, and why base rates matter so much. https://t.co/cjmTGAY0wz chart: https://t.co/rvyduDs39u https://t.co/EKv26rorKm

By Tadas Viskanta
Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Chinese AI Firms Double, Hitting $35B—West Should Follow

china’s two ai model company minimax and zai have grown 2x in public markets in the last month they’re now $30-35b companies surely that should prompt western labs to go public already

By Nathan Benaich
RAF Chief Calls for More Agile, Integrated, Ready Air
SocialFeb 17, 2026

RAF Chief Calls for More Agile, Integrated, Ready Air

RAF Chief of the Air Staffs message - "make AIR more AIR - (Agile, Integrated, Ready to fly and fight) #avgeek https://t.co/YlMWPJbocW

By Tim Robinson
GLP‑1 Safety: New Data Highlights Retinal Risks
SocialFeb 17, 2026

GLP‑1 Safety: New Data Highlights Retinal Risks

A short thread on GLP-1s based on new publications. 1. The safety story Table of potential side effects and very good description of mechanisms, especially w/r to retina https://t.co/L5GNZyArrn https://t.co/MyXVOF3SYv

By Eric Topol
Plug‑in Balcony Panels Could Democratize Solar Power
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Plug‑in Balcony Panels Could Democratize Solar Power

Balcony plug-in solar panels: Are we ready for this new era of accessible energy? #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/ZSpQFGAQDL

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Netflix Labels Paramount's Bid Tactics a Warner Distraction
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Netflix Labels Paramount's Bid Tactics a Warner Distraction

Netflix on Tuesday called Paramount’s “antics” in the bidding process an “ongoing distraction” for Warner shareholders. https://t.co/qxzp2o4uzj

By Joe Flint
Rhode Island Landfill Installs 5.74 MW Solar Capacity
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rhode Island Landfill Installs 5.74 MW Solar Capacity

Capped Rhode Island landfill adds 5.74 MW of solar power to grid #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/9nE9IPoK5j

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New Capital Rules Unlock $250B+ for Big Banks
SocialFeb 17, 2026

New Capital Rules Unlock $250B+ for Big Banks

New bank capital rules coming which will free up more excess capital at the same time when capital mkts & loan demand are improving. Large cap banks have $175B in excess capital which will go to $250B+ post GSIB...

By Stephanie Link
New Sync Licensing Publisher Added – Save It Now
SocialFeb 17, 2026

New Sync Licensing Publisher Added – Save It Now

diymusicbiz Good morning Here's another music publisher you can submit music to for sync licensing opportunities 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 --- diymusicbiz Author Lemon cake (add your own dot com) --- diymusicbiz Author 100% Save them all. I'll be adding a few more to the portal as well. Be on the look out for...

By Graham Cochrane (DIY Music Biz)
Trump's Shadow Stalls Power Investment, Creating AI Bottleneck
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Trump's Shadow Stalls Power Investment, Creating AI Bottleneck

As the dark shadow of Trump fell over the US power sector & the highly effective IRA, investment in power generation plateaued in 2024. Well-time to create a power bottleneck for AI. More on this in the Chartbook Top Link...

By Adam Tooze
Drone Cleaning Solution Boosts Agrivoltaic Efficiency
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Drone Cleaning Solution Boosts Agrivoltaic Efficiency

Chemitek offers solution for drone-based cleaning of agrivoltaics #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/vedHyZSkO7

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Contact Energy Raises $316M to Drive NZ Renewables
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Contact Energy Raises $316M to Drive NZ Renewables

Contact Energy seeks US$316 million equity raise to lead New Zealand’s renewable energy transition #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/CQl7b5EnIT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Snapchat Introduces Creator Subscriptions for Direct Fan Revenue
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Snapchat Introduces Creator Subscriptions for Direct Fan Revenue

Snapchat is launching Creator Subscriptions. Creators will be able to set their own pricing using Snapchat’s recommended tiers and offer subscribers: 🔒 Exclusive content, including subscriber-only Snaps & Stories 💬 Priority replies to a creator’s public Stories 🚫 An ad-free experience within that creator’s...

By Lindsey Gamble
US‑Made Batteries Still Prone To
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US‑Made Batteries Still Prone To

“Made in the USA” batteries might still fail FEOC #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/oBId0q97hY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Massive M&A Premiums: MASI, KW, ZIM Deals
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Massive M&A Premiums: MASI, KW, ZIM Deals

Today's M&A notes $MASI to be acquired by $DHR for $180.00 cash, 38.3% premium, $9.9 billion $KW to be acquired by $FFH.to for $10.90 cash, 45.9% premium, $6.5 billion $ZIM to be acquired by $HLAGF for $35.00 cash, 125.8% premium, $4.2 billion https://t.co/ayupP5Rv2J

By Julian Klymochko
Defense Secretary Ousts Senior Adviser, Halts General Nomination
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Defense Secretary Ousts Senior Adviser, Halts General Nomination

NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has forced the ouster of a senior military adviser to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, defense officials said, marking the Pentagon’s chief’s latest intervention into the service’s internal affairs amid long-simmering tension between two of the...

By Dan Lamothe
Cooper's Ready Statement Highlights CBS's Decision Chaos
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Cooper's Ready Statement Highlights CBS's Decision Chaos

My only other note on Anderson Cooper's CBS exit is the fact a statement from Anderson on his departure was at the ready while the network had none should tell you all you need to know about the...

By Brian Steinberg
BlackSky Lands 8‑figure Satellite Deal, Delivery in Months
SocialFeb 17, 2026

BlackSky Lands 8‑figure Satellite Deal, Delivery in Months

A week after 7-figure deal w/ international customer, @BlackSky_Inc announces a new 8-figure contract with an international govt for purchase of a 35-cm-resolution Gen-3 satellite w/ multi-year operation and analytics package. Contract to be delivered 'w/in months, not years.' https://t.co/AFKwVV9fNq

By Peter B. de Selding
US‑Iran Oil Talks Conclude Second Round, Third Round Pending
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US‑Iran Oil Talks Conclude Second Round, Third Round Pending

OIL MARKET: The 2nd round of US-Iran talks has concluded, and Iranian media says there would be a 3rd round of negotiations in the “near future” after both sides consult with their respective governments.

By Javier Blas
US Caribbean Naval Buildup Costs $2.9B, $20M Daily
SocialFeb 17, 2026

US Caribbean Naval Buildup Costs $2.9B, $20M Daily

We did the math on the US naval buildup in the Caribbean. The total: $2.9B. At its height, costs topped $20M a day. Much was already funded, but combat operations cost extra -- and opportunity costs are difficult to quantify....

By Becca Wasser
MAHA: Pseudoscientific Scheme Undermining Medicine for Profit
SocialFeb 17, 2026

MAHA: Pseudoscientific Scheme Undermining Medicine for Profit

As I’ve written @BakerInstitute MAHA = a system of pseudoscience designed to undermine scientific biomedicine in America for the benefit and profits of the wellness influencer industry. It’s incredibly corrupt and endangers the health of Americans. Vaccines are just the...

By Peter Hotez
Artemis II: First Human Deep‑Space Flight in 50 Years
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Artemis II: First Human Deep‑Space Flight in 50 Years

The first human spaceflight mission in over 50 years to venture beyond LEO - why Artemis II matters #NASA https://t.co/hDB2MAHbL2 https://t.co/MRfxDeQFVQ

By Tim Robinson
Ethiopia Deploys Real-Time National Payment Switch
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Ethiopia Deploys Real-Time National Payment Switch

Ethiopia Launches National Instant Payment System with Swiss BPC In a leap for African fintech, Ethiopia has launched its instant payment switch built on BPC’s SmartVista. The system enables 24/7 transfers and QR payments across all banks, providing the "Real-Time Rail"...

By Efi Pylarinou
Longevity Revolution: Are We Truly Aging Slower?
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Longevity Revolution: Are We Truly Aging Slower?

Are people actually aging slower today? Or are we just cherry picking the data? We are in the beginning of a longevity revolution.

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Renewable Energy Leaders Shift Roles Across Industry
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Renewable Energy Leaders Shift Roles Across Industry

People on the move: BluEarth Renewables, Palmetto, Solar Stack and more #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/VObxZV39ij https://t.co/WcbWZ9jKmM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
IEA and Nigeria Commit to Universal Clean Cooking Access
SocialFeb 17, 2026

IEA and Nigeria Commit to Universal Clean Cooking Access

Excellent discussion with Nigerian Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo @Ekperikpe001 on energy security & affordability in African countries & the need to deliver universal clean cooking access across the continent We also signed a Memorandum of Understanding deepening @IEA & 🇳🇬 cooperation https://t.co/NCDHnc9Y8t

By Fatih Birol
Iran and Russia Clash over China Oil Supply Rivalry
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Iran and Russia Clash over China Oil Supply Rivalry

The oil ministers of Iran and Russia met today. Contrary to popular belief, Moscow and Tehran are now bitter rivals in the oil market as the size of the black market for crude shrinks. Both compete to supply China. (My earlier @Opinion...

By Javier Blas
Battery-Powered Cooking Boosts Efficiency in Power‑Scarce Areas
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Battery-Powered Cooking Boosts Efficiency in Power‑Scarce Areas

Battery-enabled electric #cooking has strong potential to expand the use of energy-efficient appliances in settings with limited or unreliable electricity supply. Find out more in this @SEforALLorg, @UKMECS and @geccoHQ white paper. 🔗https://t.co/MvFp8PKN7b https://t.co/EciHWuSOXi

By Damilola Ogunbiyi
SMEs Must Expect Cyber Attacks, NCSC Warns
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SMEs Must Expect Cyber Attacks, NCSC Warns

SMEs Wrong to Assume They Won’t Be Hit by Cyber-Attacks: NCSC Boss War - Infosecurity Magazine https://t.co/DjHx7581nV

By Chuck Brooks
SatelliteVu Secures $40M Funding, $8M Preorders
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SatelliteVu Secures $40M Funding, $8M Preorders

Thermal imaging satellite builder @satellitevu raises GBP 30M ($40.9M) in funding led by @NATOinnovation @BritishBBank @SpaceFrontier #PrestoTechHorizons, bringing total equity raise to $80M. Co has booked pre orders of $8M for HotSat-2, to be launched this yr w/ HotSat 3....

By Peter B. de Selding
Bispecific Autoimmune Therapies Set to Transform 2024
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Bispecific Autoimmune Therapies Set to Transform 2024

"Dual Wielding in I&I: A Pivotal Year Ahead" - new blog - Atlas EIR Cody Tranbarger with a tour de force on the bispecific opportunities in autoimmune... https://t.co/StQJX0vgfx

By Bruce Booth
Netflix Flags $16B Paramount Cut Plan as Regulatory Red Flag
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Netflix Flags $16B Paramount Cut Plan as Regulatory Red Flag

About Paramount's plans for deep cuts at a merged WBD-Paramount, Netflix said: "A business plan that is dependent upon $16 billion in cost savings should be an unmistakable red flag for regulators, policymakers, union leaders and creatives" https://t.co/PzRuPSChaP via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Exotrail Secures 31 Spacecraft Propulsion Orders From India
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Exotrail Secures 31 Spacecraft Propulsion Orders From India

Satellite electric propulsion manufacturer @exotrail books orders for 31 of its spaceware units to Indian operators - 1 to @PixxelSpace, 16 to @XdlinxSpaceLabs and 14 to @DhruvaSpace. Deliveries by 2027. https://t.co/L7zChJd16V

By Peter B. de Selding
Paramount Signals $31 per Share, Not Final
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Paramount Signals $31 per Share, Not Final

WBD says after Paramount submitted its Feb 10 amended offer, a “senior representative for PSKY” informed a WBD board member that if WBD OK'd M&A talks, Paramount “would agree to pay $31 per share and that the offer was not...

By Todd Spangler
EU Resistance Threatens Effectiveness of New Russia Sanctions
SocialFeb 17, 2026

EU Resistance Threatens Effectiveness of New Russia Sanctions

EU countries’ resistance risks blunting latest Russia sanctions package https://t.co/ck1N8lGobr via @AlbertoNardelli @AfPalasciano @donatopmancini https://t.co/6LWNSkOoNN

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Walmart's EBITDA Multiple Jumps From 6x to 23x
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Walmart's EBITDA Multiple Jumps From 6x to 23x

What a re-rating for Walmart stock. From 6x EBITDA in 2011 to 23x today. Sometimes buying good businesses cheaply just works. https://t.co/ORuNNv1HBY

By Julian Klymochko
FDA's New Move Undermines mRNA Flu Vaccine
SocialFeb 17, 2026

FDA's New Move Undermines mRNA Flu Vaccine

https://open.substack.com/pub/pauloffit/p/weaponizing-the-fda-against-vaccines?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web A closer look at the FDA's recent kill shot against an mRNA influenza vaccine.

By Paul Offit, MD
Netflix Defends Deal, Calls Paramount's Antics a Distraction
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Netflix Defends Deal, Calls Paramount's Antics a Distraction

Netflix statement re WBD talks with Paramount: "While we are confident that our transaction provides superior value and certainty, we recognize the ongoing distraction for WBD stockholders and the broader entertainment industry caused by PSKY's antics" https://t.co/PzRuPSChaP

By Todd Spangler
Netflix Faces Decision as Paramount Ups Its Bid
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Netflix Faces Decision as Paramount Ups Its Bid

Just a few days ago: "It feels like the next act already has been written. The 'Davids' get over themselves, Paramount raises its bid and then Netflix has a decision to make. Right now we're just in an intermission." https://t.co/bmehOb9b18

By Dan Primack
China's Submarines May Adopt Dual Towed-Array ASW
SocialFeb 17, 2026

China's Submarines May Adopt Dual Towed-Array ASW

Looks to me like there might be towed array deployment tubes on the end of those upper x-planes (see the LA-class diagram on the right for an example). If that is what they are, would indicate plans to conduct dual-towed-array acoustic...

By Tom Shugart
Small Distributed Data Centers Ease Grid Load
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Small Distributed Data Centers Ease Grid Load

The question here is how much of this needs to be 1GW data centers that are difficult to add to the grid and driving higher electricity bills? We could build hundreds of thousands of small data centers within existing interconnections for...

By Jigar Shah
Ambiguous CPT Codes Threaten Physicians with Criminal Charges
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Ambiguous CPT Codes Threaten Physicians with Criminal Charges

I interviewed a dual-boarded psychiatrist and internist who warns that the ambiguity of CPT codes is being used to criminalize physicians. Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai joined me to discuss the chilling case of Dr. Ron Elfenbein. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Elfenbein...

By Kevin Pho, MD