Candidate James Fishback Loses Arbitration After Cutting Lawyer Payments
Florida governor candidate James Fishback stopped paying his lawyers and lost his arbitration case against Greenlight. The great "global head of macro" drama ends with a whimper... https://t.co/MfpIKNWO1Z
US and Brazil Negotiate Critical Mineral Partnership
US in talks with Brazil on critical minerals, US diplomat says at signing of Goias state deal https://t.co/zjFAOPA2pI
Don't Let Iran War Stall Bank Deregulation
It's important not to let the war in Iran get in the way of deregulating giant banks. https://t.co/bOsbNAHMUC
Bay Area Homes Priced Low Despite High Demand
Different vibes in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Properties in the Bay Area are often priced strategically low. More on my blog. What stands out to you here? https://t.co/rts5PIUSxe
Trump Delays Gas Price Surge Until Hockey Season Ends
I do appreciate Trump waiting to send gas prices to the moon until after Hockey travel season ended
Judge Blocks Kennedy's Attack on CDC Vaccine Schedule
Maybe you heard that a federal judge ruled against @SecKennedy's attack on the CDC vaccine schedule. Always great to win a battle, but we are still at war. The damage already done can’t be repaired. @JessicaMalaty & I break it all...
Nexstar Refuses Station Divestitures Amid Consolidation Concerns
Nexstar has not offered to make any station divestures to try to appease states concerned about media consolidation resulting from its deal to merge with Tegna, says California AG Rob Bonta.
EEI Serves Shareholders, Not Ratepayers; FERC Must Act
The Edison Electric Institute works for utility shareholders, not utility ratepayers. That's why FERC should revive its dormant proceeding about utility trade association dues and ensure that utility shareholders pay for EEI, not the public.
Heavily‑shorted Oil Services Rally as Iran Concerns Ease
$RIG Daily. Heavily-shorted oil services play still consolidating well in uptrend. Market sorting out Iran issues, but Transocean remains in play for new leg higher https://t.co/EZ3IJqVcHW
Average Post Views: The Underrated Consistency Metric
What's the most underrated social metric? I'd say Average Post Views. Anyone can go viral. Anyone can make a content calendar. But can your content consistently perform? Can you routinely get views on your videos and static posts? If you wanna dig...
January New Home Sales Plunge, Prices Drop 13%
New Home Sales Decline Sharply to 587,000 Annual Rate in January Median New Home Price is Down 13% from the Peak due to Change in Mix https://calculatedrisk.substack.com/p/new-home-sales-decline-sharply-to
Netanyahu Undermines Global Unity on Nuclear Iran
Netanyahu is like reverse Churchill: he managed to convince the whole world *not* to unite against a nuclear Iran.
NY AG Warns Pay‑TV Rates Will Jump Post‑merger
NY AG Letitia James says pay-TV prices will spike if Nexstar-Tegna deal goes through because they will demand higher carriage fees and those costs ultimately get passed on to consumers.
Officials Dodge Deconfliction Query, Point to Trump
Specifically asked U.S. military officials if Israeli forces deconflicted their attack on South Pars with U.S. forces -- a common practice to avoid friendly fire, collisions, etc. Military officials referred questions about the issue back to the White House. White House...
Balancing Space Benefits with Earth’s Environmental Protection
Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) has a new rpt: “Space for Progress, Earth for Keeps: An Integrated Framework for Space and the Environment" by Mary Guenther and Susie Quinn. On how "to maximize rewards from space and minimize atmospheric effects." https://t.co/jjoRxyItpH
Death Threats Pressure Journalist to Rewrite Missile Strike
A journalist reported a missile strike. Then came the death threats. “You have 90 minutes left to update the lie" https://t.co/ljrUWAs3zq
Israel-U.S. Coordinated Iranian Gas Field Strike, Not Repeated.
JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - Israel's attack on an Iranian gas field on Wednesday was coordinated with the United States but is not likely to be repeated, three Israeli officials said, despite President Donald Trump saying he did not know...
Tax Credits Spur Family‑Focused Apartments with Playgrounds
One positive quirk to how affordable housing tax credits work: They incentivize developers to build apartments for families with kids, which in turn means developers also build kid-friendly amenities like playgrounds you wouldn't see a market-rate apartment project.
ESA Chief Welcomes NASA's International Artemis Briefing in DC
At the ESA press briefing this morning, DG Aschbacher said NASA is bringing the international community together here in DC next week. He's looking fwd to learning about the new Artemis architecture incl Gateway. "A welcome opportunity" to see what...
Goldman, JPMorgan Enable Hedge Funds to Short Private Credit
Goldman and JPMorgan are among investment banks offering hedge fund clients ways to bet against the $1.8 trillion private credit market https://t.co/oylGukMJd0
McDonald’s Doc Shows Marketers Storytelling Beyond Ads
McDonald’s ‘Meal Ticket’ Basketball Documentary Offers Path for Marketers With Stories Too Big for Commercials https://t.co/EJVbiQi4xA via @variety
Prioritize Affinity, Specificity, Then Stability in Nanobody Design
Okay here's a game - you're making nanobody therapeutics. AI can help you optimise them, but you need to prioritise order of feature importance. What is your order? Affinity Specificity Expressibility Clinical toxicity In vivo stability Purified stability Patentability Other?
Refinery Efficiency: Unique, Incremental Gains Over One‑Size Standards
Efficiency is considered a competitive advantage in all industries and is heavily invested in by the Oil and Gas Industry - especially in the refining and downstream sectors. Refinery engineers model and seek out incremental improvements constantly - there is...
Afroman's Lawyer Mocks Seriousness of Flag‑suit Defendant
If you haven’t been following this, Afroman’s lawyers have also had some incredible moments — including asking if any reasonable person would think that a man wearing a flag suit in court should be taken seriously
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Crude Oil - Imp Update WTI & Brent crude Premium Gap is $17 now Normal Premium $4-5 Means $10-12 additional premium due to Geopolitics We have seen similar trend in Silver before the 20-23% fall came If any positive trigger will...
Iran Signals Temporary Halt to Energy Facility Attacks
Put the war-of-wards, and it reads as if the Iranians are on board on a tacit understanding that, for now, there won't be more attacks on energy infraestructure. We shall see if this hold. I would imagine it would do...
Measles 97% Preventable; Vaccine Safer Than Supplements
I read from an influencer nurse that measles is “going around”. She is selling vitamin A supplements. Having measles is not inevitable. Especially if a population is vaccinated. And that has been proven in the US for the past 30...
I Prefer Ninja Gaiden‑style Combat Over Crimson Desert
since i don’t like crimson desert’s combat feel, people are asking what combat feel i enjoy and ninja gaiden 4 last year is a great example. classic platinum games in general. “Here comes the feeling”
Day 19: US and Israel Still Winning
"On Day 19 of Operation Epic Fury, the answer remains the same. The United States and Israel are still winning."
Granular Data Amplifies Algorithms' Influence on Journalism
Have we always had algorithms steering our inputs? What is different now that we have more granular data? Join me with sociologist Angèle Christin as we explore how metrics shape journalism. https://t.co/Bejm4PBoKb https://t.co/8EvgToldGv
One in Ten ACA Holders Lose Coverage as Premiums Surge
This won't show up in any market data, but it's a profound hollowing-out and weakening of America. "Nearly one in 10 people who had Affordable Care Act plans last year dropped health insurance altogether, after premium costs rose sharply" https://t.co/LfNP8wRTD1
VP Meets Oil Lobby, Could Curb White House War Push
US Vice President Vance plus other senior officials are meeting with the American oil industry today (at the API hq, rather than at the White House). It would be ironic if the US oil lobby was the one which put...
Copper Stocks Tumble as Supply Outpaces Demand
i can hear the copper stock investors from here... "but, but, but, there is a shortfall of copper" why are the stocks falling? $COPX $FCX $SCCO answer: more supply than demand... they rallied hard, many were surely late, and now...
Tesla Builds 10 GWh LFP Plant in Nevada with Chinese Tech
The Electric: U.S. is Challenging China's Dominance of Iron Batteries But. Tesla plans to start making 10 GWh of LFP batteries in Nevada starting later this year, using equipment it bought from China’s battery behemoth, Contemporary Amperex Technology. https://t.co/hMdCh5S1di
Iranian Attack Knocks 17% of QatarEnergy LNG Offline
QatarEnergy CEO says the Iranian attack overnight damaged ~17% of its LNG production capacity, and it would take 3-5 years to repair the damage. https://t.co/LWYkomhG8G
CMS and FDA at Critical Junctures Discussed at STATBreakthrough
Many interesting conversations ahead today at #STATBreakthrough — including on CMS and FDA, both at critical junctures: https://t.co/aThGw2QEfw
Connected Data Powers Adaptive, Evidence‑based Oncology Care
Unlocking the full potential of cancer care starts with connected data. Proud of how Oracle is helping to bring adaptive, evidence-based oncology insights directly to the point of care.
From Fringe Warnings to Mainstream Panic Post‑Covid
This is not like the pre-Covid period in terms of predicting instability. Back then it was just a few weirdos who thought there was something seriously wrong. Today it’s normie oil analysts who are panicking.
Seven Critical Supply G
Seven key demands for products/supply impacted by the Iran war. What if inventories are insufficient or are depleted? Alternatives in small windows?
European Gas Prices Soar, Boosting US Nat Gas Asset Value
European gas is now >6x the price of US gas. US nat gas assets becoming more valuable by the day.
European Freight Rates Set to Drop as Diesel Soars
[Editor's Pick] European Freight Rates Face Immediate Corrections on Soaring Diesel Prices - https://t.co/0yXOKgPT8A @TransporeonUS @TrimbleCorpNews #dieselprices #EU #trucking #transportation #logistics #supplychain
Germany Mulls Windfall Tax Amid Iran War‑driven Fuel Surge
Germany weighs windfall tax as Iran war drives fuel price surge https://t.co/9SNpQgvAXy via @KowalczeKamil https://t.co/YrOXXrSiVq
Critical Minerals: Who Supplies the US Amid Trade War
Critical minerals have gotten attention with the US-China trade war. Here are key minerals and the country that is the key supplier.
Net Export Status Doesn’t Ensure Energy
Turns out becoming a net exporter didn’t make us independent after all. The latest National Security Strategy may have jumped the gun on that. https://t.co/IvtXDoniM2
Denmark Armed for Potential US Attack Amid Greenland Threat
‚If the U.S. attempted an attack, Danish forces would be armed and ready to fight. Danish F-35 fighter jets deployed north were also fully armed. All this despite the understanding that Denmark could not realistically withstand a U.S. military attack.‘
Connecting 3 Billion Offline Unlocks Humanity’s Next Genius
You've got 8 billion potential customers on Earth, BUT... In 2026, only ~5.3 billion have internet access. That means 2.7 billion people still can't access the exponential tools we talk about daily—AI, telemedicine, online education, digital banking. The gap: The missing ~3...
Iran Conflict Threatens Chip Makers' Middle East Fuel Supply
"Iran war could cause supply chain kinks: Taiwan and Korea, top chip producers, rely on the Middle East for nearly 70% of their crude oil imports, and 20-25% of LNG imports." - BofA on AI capex
Delta Sky Clubs: Crowded Corridors, No Seats Inside
These Delta Sky Clubs Have A Line Through The Terminal — And No Place To Sit Once Youre Inside [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/QKQhdpHEyf
Vaccines Shield Vulnerable Populations; Declining Rates Endanger Protection
Multiple vaccines offer benefits beyond protecting the vaccinated individual from the disease the vaccine targets. Some protect fetuses in the womb, some protect people who are immunocompromised, some protect seniors. As vax rates fall, these benefits are threatened. https://t.co/zmiws8gAnw
ECB Holds Rate at 2% Amid War‑Driven Risks
#ECB leaves deposit rate at 2.00% as expected. Says war poses upside inflation risks, downside growth risks. Says to decide based on core inflation, transmission strength. Says not pre-committing to particular rate path. https://t.co/9tExdmlBDB