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JFK Near‑miss Highlights Critical Pilot Error
SocialMar 18, 2026

JFK Near‑miss Highlights Critical Pilot Error

An EVA Air Boeing 777 & Air Canada Jazz Embraer E175 had a very close call at JFK airport, in what can only be described as a major pilot screw-up. https://t.co/bOAVUlfXyr

By Ben Schlappig
Middle East Supplies 40% of 2024 Medium Crudes
SocialMar 18, 2026

Middle East Supplies 40% of 2024 Medium Crudes

GLOBAL OIL PRODUCTION – distribution by density and region. Middle East producers accounted for 31% of global crude output but 40% of medium crudes in 2024: https://t.co/ERNqgOPnnX

By John Kemp
Gulf States Seek to Neutralize Iran After strikesGulf States Seek to Neutral
SocialMar 18, 2026

Gulf States Seek to Neutralize Iran After strikesGulf States Seek to Neutral

Battered by Iranian strikes and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.A.E. and some fellow Gulf states now want the regime to be neutered, if not dismantled, once the conflict ends https://t.co/u1v454vp6D

By Javier Blas
Japan's Gas Prices Surge on Conflict and Weak Yen
SocialMar 18, 2026

Japan's Gas Prices Surge on Conflict and Weak Yen

Japan's gasoline price hits a record high 📈⚠️ 🛢️ The Middle East conflict and weak yen are delivering a double whammy to Japanese consumers 👉 Japan depends on the Middle East for most of its oil https://t.co/NMJurOwuQM https://t.co/ivLXm4sdIQ

By Stephen Stapczynski
Vertical Aerospace Advances Valo Certification Amid Liquidity Risks
SocialMar 18, 2026

Vertical Aerospace Advances Valo Certification Amid Liquidity Risks

Vertical Aerospace activates automated battery pilot line, advancing Valo certification while cash burn and liquidity remain key risks; trade: buy after funding or regulatory milestones. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Decapitating Enemy Leadership Remains
SocialMar 18, 2026

Decapitating Enemy Leadership Remains

No, not even close. No one has ever had the capability to kill an entire hierarchy of political and military leaders of the enemy (and any replacements identified during the war). It challenges theories of how the will of the...

By John Spencer
War Now Fights Both Battlefields and Minds Across Borders
SocialMar 18, 2026

War Now Fights Both Battlefields and Minds Across Borders

The Ukraine and Iran wars are the first time that I can think of where enemy nations can create and send messaging and propaganda directly to the citizens of the other country. The fight is in the battlefield and the minds...

By David C. Barnett
Israel Kills Iran's Senior Intelligence Chief Khatib
SocialMar 18, 2026

Israel Kills Iran's Senior Intelligence Chief Khatib

Israel eliminated another very senior Iranian figure, Iran's intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, last night. Khatib led terrorist activities against American targets (to include assassination attempts of American political leaders and sleeper cells) around the world. “Khatib had been appointed Minister of Intelligence...

By John Spencer
Turn Seasonal Shops Into Year‑Round Online Profit
SocialMar 18, 2026

Turn Seasonal Shops Into Year‑Round Online Profit

Case Study: Spotting Opportunity in Underutilized Businesses: A Seaside Retail Example I recently had an interesting conversation that highlights a great opportunity for those of you looking to buy a business rather than start one from scratch. The Situation A friend of mine...

By David C. Barnett
Trump Unveils “Shield of the Americas” Anti‑cartel Pact
SocialMar 18, 2026

Trump Unveils “Shield of the Americas” Anti‑cartel Pact

Trump has launched a new regional security initiative called the Shield of the Americas. This partners with several Latin American leaders that Trump likes to target drug cartels throughout LATAM. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/WT87XwHmmg https://t.co/qCtV29ReRZ

By Peter Zeihan
Israel Systematically Tracks Down Iranian Regime Operatives
SocialMar 18, 2026

Israel Systematically Tracks Down Iranian Regime Operatives

This story is insane…Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One https://t.co/HPxV7aO1MW

By Ellen Wald
Considering a Used EV as First Car In
SocialMar 18, 2026

Considering a Used EV as First Car In

Indeed; not hating this. Might pick one up used as my first EV in 3-4 years.

By Claus Vistesen
Medical Residents Endure Toxic Culture, Power Imbalance Fuels Burnout
SocialMar 18, 2026

Medical Residents Endure Toxic Culture, Power Imbalance Fuels Burnout

Medical residents are the backbone of the hospital system. They are also its favorite punching bag. We expect them to work 80 hour weeks. We expect them to accept low pay. But we also force them to endure systemic disrespect, microaggressions,...

By Kevin Pho, MD
US Spends $1 Bn to Scrap Wind, Fund Gas
SocialMar 18, 2026

US Spends $1 Bn to Scrap Wind, Fund Gas

The US is reportedly preparing to pay nearly $1bn to TotalEnergies for cancelling two offshore wind leases. Not to build clean energy. To cancel it — with TotalEnergies committing to gas infrastructure in Texas instead. As @MegaWattXinfo put it: "Ideology is expensive."...

By Jan Rosenow
Core Lithium Secures $300M to Revive Finniss Mine
SocialMar 18, 2026

Core Lithium Secures $300M to Revive Finniss Mine

Shuttered lithium mine could be switched on in six months as Core Lithium pools $300m for Finniss restart https://t.co/6aEBlvjAoE

By Haplo
Israel’s Unprecedented Intel Strikes Hailed as Heroic Against
SocialMar 18, 2026

Israel’s Unprecedented Intel Strikes Hailed as Heroic Against

Time for another timeless classic @realDonaldTrump announcement about another dead Soleimeni. What Israel is doing in intelligence and closing the kill-chain is unprecedented and heroic. The IRGC and Ayatollahs should surrender and free the Iranian people. https://t.co/Iu1wEB6Ykt

By Michael Eisenberg
Australia’s Jan-Feb 2026 Clean Imports Sources Revealed
SocialMar 18, 2026

Australia’s Jan-Feb 2026 Clean Imports Sources Revealed

Australia's clean product imports and their sources, Jan-Feb 2026, as per Vortexa. @AvidCommentator hope this helps. https://t.co/CT2PMrsEGj

By Vandana Hari
Mossad Agents Directly Threaten IRGC Officials.
SocialMar 18, 2026

Mossad Agents Directly Threaten IRGC Officials.

Absolutelty bonkers detail in this story by @DovLieber @benoitfaucon and @Shayndi. Mossad agents are calling up IRGC officials and threatening them personally. https://t.co/ea4cWMks7b https://t.co/5V9sAE3e9S

By Michael Amon
EU Gas Buyers May Replicate 2022 Spending Surge
SocialMar 18, 2026

EU Gas Buyers May Replicate 2022 Spending Surge

This is a key theme for EZ inflation/gas. The curve in gas suggests that EZ buyers hold their nerve, but supply is paramount. The longer it goes on, the higher is the risk that EU buyers will do what...

By Claus Vistesen
BLAST Rotterdam Teems with Shifting Team Narratives
SocialMar 18, 2026

BLAST Rotterdam Teems with Shifting Team Narratives

BLAST Rotterdam story lines are plentiful. ⚖️How big is the gap between Vitality and the field? 🐦 Falcons without kyousuke again.. for now.. 🆗 Last bits of moving and shaking for some top dogs pre VRS cutoff day. 🌊 Liquid with malbs 🏃‍♀️NaVi and Aurora...

By Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
Kremlin Decries US‑Israeli Strike Killing Iran Official
SocialMar 18, 2026

Kremlin Decries US‑Israeli Strike Killing Iran Official

MOSCOW - The Kremlin condemned what it called "the murder" of Iran's leaders in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, a day after Iran's semi-official Fars news agency confirmed that News Story, a senior adviser to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had...

By Guy Faulconbridge
Plaud Pro Launches in India at ₹19,490
SocialMar 18, 2026

Plaud Pro Launches in India at ₹19,490

Plaud is finally selling in India through Amazon. The company is now officially selling its new Plaud Pro device for ₹19,490. The device sells for $189 in the U.S. https://t.co/O2S52C07LL

By Ivan Mehta
Quad3 Bull Case for Oil Unveiled at Hedgeye TV
SocialMar 18, 2026

Quad3 Bull Case for Oil Unveiled at Hedgeye TV

OIL: correcting for Touristy PMs to "wonder" and worry about Taco Time We'll provide the longer-term #Quad3 Bull Case for Oil/Energy Stocks on our Q2 Macro Themes at 11AM @HedgeyeTV https://t.co/Q3JztwjwmV

By Keith McCullough
Altai Capital Presses OSUR Sale, Activ
SocialMar 18, 2026

Altai Capital Presses OSUR Sale, Activ

$OSUR is a cash box with a diagnostic business attached. Altai Capital is pushing for a full strategic review/sale. Activist has also nominated two directors for the upcoming AGM. Altai's SOPT in the screenshot. https://t.co/tAJzNe8cMy

By Dalius – Special Sits
Astronauts Repair ISS Solar Arrays, Extending 2032 Mission
SocialMar 18, 2026

Astronauts Repair ISS Solar Arrays, Extending 2032 Mission

Today, high above your head, 2 human beings will be working outside in the eternal emptiness of the universe. astro_chrisw (1st spacewalk) & astro_jessica (4th) are improving solar arrays. Needed, as the International Space Station will be up & working through...

By Chris Hadfield
Bob Brackett Returns: War in Iran Reshapes Global Gas Flows
SocialMar 18, 2026

Bob Brackett Returns: War in Iran Reshapes Global Gas Flows

NEW ODD LOTS: It’s the return of the legend Bob Brackett @tracyalloway and I talk to Bernstein’s top commodities researcher about war in Iran and how natural gas flows are being reshaped all around the world. https://t.co/DlSfweVsgl

By Joe Weisenthal
Patreon Empowers Community Action Beyond Public Platforms
SocialMar 18, 2026

Patreon Empowers Community Action Beyond Public Platforms

I love my Patreons so much. I get to know a lot of them individually in that space. They're generous, kind, inquisitive, funny humans and their Patreonage allows me to do the work that I do. But...

By Aja Barber
Algorithms Stifle Mindful Dialogue, Fuel Chaotic Noise
SocialMar 18, 2026

Algorithms Stifle Mindful Dialogue, Fuel Chaotic Noise

The conversations I have on Patreon I could never replicate here because the algorithm doesn't encourage any level of mindfulness or introspection. It encourages contribution ... any and all and sometimes chaotic. Sometimes people comment in ways that...

By Aja Barber
Energy Prices High, yet Far Below 2022 War Spikes
SocialMar 18, 2026

Energy Prices High, yet Far Below 2022 War Spikes

Energy prices in perspective Oil price currently ~$100/barrel - but well under price in 2022-23 when Russia invaded Ukraine Coal price also up bigly ~$130/ton - but also not as bigly as the insane 2022-23 price in Russian war on Ukraine (price down...

By Prof Ray Wills
Free Space Lecture by RAeS & IET, March 18
SocialMar 18, 2026

Free Space Lecture by RAeS & IET, March 18

Free space lecture, RAeS Farnborough Branch, 18 March (with the IET) Skynet Stories https://t.co/cnpzx0gqO3 https://t.co/0kVai1yf4T

By Tim Robinson
Credit Markets Tighten as Qualtrics Loan Stalls
SocialMar 18, 2026

Credit Markets Tighten as Qualtrics Loan Stalls

While credit markets are open to many companies, they're starting to close for others. Qualtrics, which makes online survey tools, had to ice a $5.3 billion loan and bond deal due to lack of investor appetite. https://t.co/DE0BfMnHYT

By Lisa Abramowicz
Europe Swapped Russian Gas for LNG, Still Vulnerable
SocialMar 18, 2026

Europe Swapped Russian Gas for LNG, Still Vulnerable

Europe's LNG imports have gone from 3% of gas supply in 1990 to nearly 50% today. We replaced Russian pipeline gas with LNG at record speed. But we replaced one dependency with another. That's why Europe is so exposed. Answer is transforming demand...

By Jan Rosenow
AI Governance Shifts to Enforcement and Operational Readiness
SocialMar 18, 2026

AI Governance Shifts to Enforcement and Operational Readiness

AI Governance Trends 2026 From guidance to enforcement: • EU AI Act → enforcement begins • Agentic AI → governance gap • ISO 42001 → required in procurement • US → patchwork enforcement Governance is now operational readiness. https://t.co/3HljzCodIc via @DioOmega @quepasachico #AIGovernance #AgenticAI #AILaw #ISO42001

By Glen Gilmore
ADNOC Holds 18 Million Barrels at Korea’s Yeosu Facility
SocialMar 18, 2026

ADNOC Holds 18 Million Barrels at Korea’s Yeosu Facility

The UAE's ADNOC stores crude at KNOC's Yeosu site. The report, if correct, suggests 18 million barrels is what it has in storage there.

By Vandana Hari
Join Gumroad's Open House at New Office Thursday
SocialMar 18, 2026

Join Gumroad's Open House at New Office Thursday

Check out the new Gumroad office at our open house, Thursday March 26. RSVP: https://t.co/IpBU8le7nl https://t.co/bMoR3mPb2i

By Sahil Lavingia
Goldman Sees Possible US Export Bans, Targeting Refined Oil
SocialMar 18, 2026

Goldman Sees Possible US Export Bans, Targeting Refined Oil

Goldman > While not our base case, we would not rule out US export restrictions. If implemented, they appear more likely for refined products than for crude oil.

By Guy Faulconbridge
Export Bans Threaten Philippines' Fuel and Food Security
SocialMar 18, 2026

Export Bans Threaten Philippines' Fuel and Food Security

Products matter as we don’t consume crude but the by products. The Philippines is vulnerable to export bans of not just diesel and gas but also eventually food should the conflict endures.

By Trinh Nguyen
Middle East Crises Keep Presidents From Confronting China
SocialMar 18, 2026

Middle East Crises Keep Presidents From Confronting China

In Delaying China Summit, Trump Faces a Familiar Mideast Distraction—The war in Iran is the latest example of why multiple presidents have found it so hard to focus on the U.S.’s most formidable rival @BrianSpegele https://t.co/L9yyo9jgqr https://t.co/L9yyo9jgqr

By Jonathan Cheng
AI-Driven Payments Reshape Traditional Finance and European Sovereignty
SocialMar 18, 2026

AI-Driven Payments Reshape Traditional Finance and European Sovereignty

Two sessions today at #MPE2026 with my @chyppings hat on: Agentic Commerce & Payments - AI-to-AI payments and what this new frontier means for 'traditional' players. Payment Acceptance: Sovereignty & Geopolitics - Resilience, regulation and Europe’s payment sovereignty agenda.

By Dave Birch
EVs Cost Half as Much as Petrol Cars Now
SocialMar 18, 2026

EVs Cost Half as Much as Petrol Cars Now

NEW ANALYSIS: Electric cars are expected to be far cheaper to drive during the coming energy crises. In these times of high oil prices, driving a petrol car in Europe is expected to cost around €140 per month, compared to €65...

By Jan Rosenow
75% of World Bleeds $1
SocialMar 18, 2026

75% of World Bleeds $1

One has to be out of their mind to buy a petrol car - or bus, or scooter, or heater - today if they're even remotely cognizant of the reality around them ➡️New @EmberClimate report shows 75% of the world is...

By Assaad Razzouk
CTMX Shows Higher ORR Than Temab‑A, Needs Validation
SocialMar 18, 2026

CTMX Shows Higher ORR Than Temab‑A, Needs Validation

Late line CRC therapies in development following $CTMX's data this week (from Guggenheim). A lot is riding on $CTMX's 10 mg/kg cohort which had just 19 evaluable patients (3 patients were excluded so ITT response rate is lower) so this needs...

By Ohad Hammer
Media Exploits Our Primitive Brains with Distant Crime
SocialMar 18, 2026

Media Exploits Our Primitive Brains with Distant Crime

IMHO distorted crime perceptions are driven by how media dissolves distance. The human brain didn't evolve to consume graphic news stories about people we'd never meet. We process a TV or social media news story of a murder as if...

By Ramez Naam
SUNMED IPO Soars 17% Above Price, Expansion Funded
SocialMar 18, 2026

SUNMED IPO Soars 17% Above Price, Expansion Funded

Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (SUNMED, 5555) debuted strongly on Bursa Malaysia Main Market today. Opening price hit RM1.70 → 17% above IPO price of RM1.45. Price climbed fast to RM1.80–RM2.00 range in morning trade → market cap exceeded RM20 billion. Retail offering...

By David Chuah
Iran's Persistent Defeats Yet Unyielding Regional Presence
SocialMar 18, 2026

Iran's Persistent Defeats Yet Unyielding Regional Presence

Throughout history, Iran loses almost every war it fights. But it just sticks around and keeps on coming.

By Noah Smith
Is It Time to Decouple Electricity Prices From Gas?
SocialMar 18, 2026

Is It Time to Decouple Electricity Prices From Gas?

Maybe I don’t understand the mechanism fully but is now not the perfect time to decouple the price of electricity from the wholesale costs of gas? Have we reached a break point where renewables are enough of our main electricity...

By Bob Cushing
Heating Oil Prices Near $4, Spiking From Middle East Tensions
SocialMar 18, 2026

Heating Oil Prices Near $4, Spiking From Middle East Tensions

If you heat with oil you are exposed to sky-high heating oil prices. US heating oil futures are near $4 per gallon and prices have almost doubled since February, driven by escalating disruption linked to the war in Iran and...

By Jan Rosenow
Rosatom Shifts Hafnium Exports From Europe to Asia
SocialMar 18, 2026

Rosatom Shifts Hafnium Exports From Europe to Asia

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom, the country's sole producer of hafnium used in high-tech industries, said on Tuesday it had redirected its supplies of the metal from European to Asian markets.

By Guy Faulconbridge
Social Media Debate Boosts Legitimacy of Zimbabwe Bill
SocialMar 18, 2026

Social Media Debate Boosts Legitimacy of Zimbabwe Bill

We have seen a lot of support for the Zimbabwe Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill… We have seen folks like @LynneStactia, @mawarirej, & @freemanchari mobilising against this BEAUTIFUL bill…. That’s the democracy that @ZANUPF_Official ushered. Participate freely, give your views freely…. What we...

By Kudzai Mutisi