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FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters Amid Trump's Media Assault
SocialMar 14, 2026

FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters Amid Trump's Media Assault

NEW >> Trump's FCC chairman threatened broadcasters Saturday amid the president’s escalating attacks on the media over Iran war coverage. https://t.co/e9xfRAbUII

By Scott Nover
US and China on Divergent Clean Energy Timelines
SocialMar 14, 2026

US and China on Divergent Clean Energy Timelines

Global Clean Energy Transition Timelines Reveal Stark Contrasts Between US and China https://t.co/BnXbuEhVsT The paper https://t.co/zoRcoqTczK

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Oil Loss Anywhere Sends Prices Soaring Everywhere, U.S. Knows
SocialMar 14, 2026

Oil Loss Anywhere Sends Prices Soaring Everywhere, U.S. Knows

A barrel of oil lost anywhere is a barrel lost everywhere. It’s a global market and acute scarcity in the Middle East/Asia will inevitably spike prices in North America as markets work to incentivize cargoes to fill the hole. US foreign policy...

By Rory Johnston
Iran's “Open” Strait Claim Masks Ongoing Ship Attacks
SocialMar 14, 2026

Iran's “Open” Strait Claim Masks Ongoing Ship Attacks

“As a matter of fact, the Strait of Hormuz is open … It is only closed to the tankers and ships belong[ing] to our enemies, to those who are attacking us and their allies. Others are free to pass” -...

By Rory Johnston
Spring Open Houses Thrive Despite Fewer Listings
SocialMar 14, 2026

Spring Open Houses Thrive Despite Fewer Listings

Lots of open house signs while driving around today. It’s good to see. Technically, we have a little less listings this year than one year ago in the Sacramento region. I like seeing spring vibes though. Sellers and buyers doing...

By Ryan Lundquist
Broadcast Licenses Aren't Protected by the First Amendment
SocialMar 14, 2026

Broadcast Licenses Aren't Protected by the First Amendment

Constitutional law 101: “No one has a First Amendment right to a license or to monopolize a radio frequency; to deny a station license because ‘the public interest’ requires it ‘is not a denial of free speech.’” Supreme Court in Red...

By Brendan Carr
2026 Joint Guideline Redefines Dyslipidemia Management Standards
SocialMar 14, 2026

2026 Joint Guideline Redefines Dyslipidemia Management Standards

2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines https://t.co/Jq8Zh6XQlY https://t.co/OFicPSvJuH

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Iran Consolidates, Controls Hormuz, Unfazed by Strikes
SocialMar 14, 2026

Iran Consolidates, Controls Hormuz, Unfazed by Strikes

RAPIDAN: “.. two weeks into the war, Tehran's leadership has consolidated, forces have dispersed and absorbed strikes without decisive degradation, and Iran is shaping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on its own terms. The regime sees no pressure to...

By Carl Quintanilla
Drone‑enabled Mechanized Assaults Resurging Across Ukraine Front
SocialMar 14, 2026

Drone‑enabled Mechanized Assaults Resurging Across Ukraine Front

From Kupyansk to Zap we now have cases of drone-assault units having success. There are different approaches. But drone-enabled mechanized assault is working on making a comeback.

By Michael Kofman
Scanning a QR Code with CSAM: Who’s Criminally Liable?
SocialMar 14, 2026

Scanning a QR Code with CSAM: Who’s Criminally Liable?

A legal thought experiment: if you scan a QR code and it loads CSAM on your phone, who goes to prison?

By Benedict Evans
TSA, Not Shutdown, Caused Austin Airport Line Chaos
SocialMar 14, 2026

TSA, Not Shutdown, Caused Austin Airport Line Chaos

Austin Airport Security Lines Ran Outside The Terminal — But The Real Problem Was TSA, Not The Shutdown - View from the Wing https://t.co/Pa8SnN5But

By Gary Leff
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacks Prompt Evacuation Warning
SocialMar 14, 2026

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacks Prompt Evacuation Warning

(NYT) - The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad urged all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately on Saturday after the embassy was attacked overnight for the second time since the war with Iran started. @nytimes https://t.co/wO7HSobOIs https://t.co/mmQWsGf65e

By Carl Quintanilla
Iran War Sparks Widespread Health and Environmental Crisis
SocialMar 14, 2026

Iran War Sparks Widespread Health and Environmental Crisis

"The Iran War Is Creating a Public Health and Environmental Crisis" by @thor_benson for @RollingStone (via @YahooNews): https://t.co/bAYYyScmwJ

By Michael E. Mann
Ohio Faces Prolonged Outages After Historic Windstorm
SocialMar 14, 2026

Ohio Faces Prolonged Outages After Historic Windstorm

Long power outages here in Ohio from yesterday‘s unprecedented windstorm with another wind advisory tomorrow night https://t.co/3fyELeenLR

By Bryan Beal
High Oil Volatility Sparks New Follower Futures Market
SocialMar 14, 2026

High Oil Volatility Sparks New Follower Futures Market

Every day that oil vol is north of 100 Tina must be granted 1k followers. Kalshi/Poly then list Tina/Kris follower spread futures and boom another relative value market to pair trade oil term structure against. We aren't degenmaxxing enough

By Kris Abdelmessih
France Records First 2026 Negative Electricity Prices, Boosting Storage
SocialMar 14, 2026

France Records First 2026 Negative Electricity Prices, Boosting Storage

French electricity posts first negative prices of 2026, battery storage gains #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/qfswFZYnEP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Newsom's Refinery Closures Drive Sky‑high Gas Prices
SocialMar 14, 2026

Newsom's Refinery Closures Drive Sky‑high Gas Prices

Newsom drove one refinery to shut down last year and one that will shut down in another month. Our gas prices were already sky high because of these actual and forecasted closures - it forced us to import gas and...

By Chamath Palihapitiya
Offshore Wind Starts Powering New England, Reducing Fossil Harm
SocialMar 14, 2026

Offshore Wind Starts Powering New England, Reducing Fossil Harm

Offshore wind begins saving New England from the death, illness, insecurity, and high cost of fossil fuels. Revolution Wind begins delivering power to New England https://t.co/roDCwngqrz

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Leverage IRC 199A for Massive QBI Tax Savings
SocialMar 14, 2026

Leverage IRC 199A for Massive QBI Tax Savings

The planning opportunities created by IRC Section 199A after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are tremendous. Here's how you can help clients reduce their tax burden through creative strategies around the QBI deduction.   Read more about the 3 buckets of...

By Michael Kitces
Iran Says Hormuz Open, only US/Israeli Ships Barred
SocialMar 14, 2026

Iran Says Hormuz Open, only US/Israeli Ships Barred

"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the strategic route is only closed to the US and Israeli vessels" Are ships and tankers moving? If not, then where is the problem? Look...

By Anas Alhajji
Repeal Residential Prop 13, Benefit Society More Than Commercial
SocialMar 14, 2026

Repeal Residential Prop 13, Benefit Society More Than Commercial

That’s why although it’s a lot less popular, it would be a lot more beneficial to society to repeal prop 13 for residential property rather than commercial

By Bobby Fijan
IEA Taps One-Third of Reserves, Biggest Release Since 1973
SocialMar 14, 2026

IEA Taps One-Third of Reserves, Biggest Release Since 1973

IEA just released 400M barrels from emergency reserves. That's one-third of their total stockpile. For context, the largest prior release was during the 1973 oil crisis. This is not normal. $WTI https://t.co/pSOwsqWZJ0

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Talent Retention and Cross‑Discipline Collaboration Drive Game Creativity
SocialMar 14, 2026

Talent Retention and Cross‑Discipline Collaboration Drive Game Creativity

There was nothing entirely revelatory in Nintendo's lone GDC talk but the subtext throughout was that retaining talent and collaborating across disciplines is the key to unlocking more fun and creativity in game making.

By Ethan Gach
Live in 10: James Talarico & Jessica Tarlov
SocialMar 14, 2026

Live in 10: James Talarico & Jessica Tarlov

Livestream with James Talarico and Jessica Tarlov today in 10 minutes. Join us on Substack.

By Scott Galloway
Oil Prices Held Below $100 by Trump Victory Bet
SocialMar 14, 2026

Oil Prices Held Below $100 by Trump Victory Bet

Correct. I’ve said since day one that with a disruption of this magnitude, the only thing preventing oil prices from soaring much higher than $100 is a market bet that Trump finds a way to declare mission accomplished very soon.

By Jason Bordoff
France's Troop Offer Could Finally Curb Hezbollah in Lebanon
SocialMar 14, 2026

France's Troop Offer Could Finally Curb Hezbollah in Lebanon

If France is willing to send troops to support Lebanon’s army, the country might finally rid itself of Hezbollah. A big if.

By Dror Poleg
Tigo Launches 725W Optimizer for High-Power PV Modules
SocialMar 14, 2026

Tigo Launches 725W Optimizer for High-Power PV Modules

Tigo debuts 725 W optimizer for high-power solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/F2yKaC385Q

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Pharma Profits From Perpetual Prescriptions, Not Health
SocialMar 14, 2026

Pharma Profits From Perpetual Prescriptions, Not Health

Big Pharma isn't in the business of making us healthy, they're in the business of keeping us on meds.

By Robert Lufkin, MD
AA Shuts Counters, Leaves Sign—Passengers Stranded
SocialMar 14, 2026

AA Shuts Counters, Leaves Sign—Passengers Stranded

American Airlines Closed Customer Service Counters For Good But Left The Sign Up — So Stranded Passengers Lined Up For No One [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/xvONTM5WsU

By Gary Leff
States, Led by Jeff Kessler, Revive Ticketmaster Antitrust Case
SocialMar 14, 2026

States, Led by Jeff Kessler, Revive Ticketmaster Antitrust Case

It's a pretty shocking week, with an actual good ending. After a corrupt settlement by the Trump admin on Monday, the states, led by antitrust legend Jeff Kessler, have taken the helm. The Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial will resume on Monday....

By Matt Stoller
Tariffs Shift US‑China Trade Balance, Not Global Flow
SocialMar 14, 2026

Tariffs Shift US‑China Trade Balance, Not Global Flow

A case study in how tariffs can change the bilateral trade balance but not the global trade balance -- the US is now importing a ton of computers, but essentially zero of those are registering in customs as Chinese made 1/...

By Brad Setser
Hormuz Threat Lulls: No New Attacks, Interference Persists
SocialMar 14, 2026

Hormuz Threat Lulls: No New Attacks, Interference Persists

🚨Mar 14 Hormuz Update🚨 1️⃣Confirmed attacks: 20 2️⃣Attacks last 24 hrs:0 3️⃣Passage last 24 hrs: 2 4️⃣Average passage: 138 5️⃣Electronic interference: widespread https://t.co/nQ4ZTet45o

By Sal Mercogliano
LA Gas Prices High From Taxes, Not $8 Outlier
SocialMar 14, 2026

LA Gas Prices High From Taxes, Not $8 Outlier

This is the gas prices in Los Angeles right now. Not the viral photo you see that shows one outlier station. Is it high? Yes, our high gas taxes are stupid. Is it $8 high? No. https://t.co/yjdb9mlsZG

By David Herrmann
Boeing 787‑9’s Sleek Lines Shine on Denver Climbout
SocialMar 14, 2026

Boeing 787‑9’s Sleek Lines Shine on Denver Climbout

Got to catch the 787-9 on the climbout DEN to Narita. Boeing built this jet with some gorgeous lines. https://t.co/OCtrIko09Q

By Blake Scholl
California Uber Rides Are Mostly Tesla Rides
SocialMar 14, 2026

California Uber Rides Are Mostly Tesla Rides

The worst part about calling an uber in California is your gonna get a Tesla 90% of the time

By Leslie Venetz
Convoy Escorts Likely Limited to National‑interest Vessels
SocialMar 14, 2026

Convoy Escorts Likely Limited to National‑interest Vessels

Let's talk about how this works as it will not be a unified convoy operation, probably. If it is like the Red Sea, then they will escort the ships they have a national interest in, only. https://t.co/FxZMYvlZSu

By Sal Mercogliano
Iran War Drives up Global Prices, Hitting Canada
SocialMar 14, 2026

Iran War Drives up Global Prices, Hitting Canada

For those of us fortunate enough to be far away and out of the line of fire, the impacts of the war in Iran are economic. Why is the war making the price of so many things more expensive? #canada🇨🇦...

By Gitane De Silva
Insulin Spikes Can Halt Ovulation and Fertility
SocialMar 14, 2026

Insulin Spikes Can Halt Ovulation and Fertility

Most women don't realize that blood sugar issues can shut down ovulation. When insulin stays elevated, it suppresses something called SHBG, which means too much free testosterone begins to circulate. That excess testosterone interferes with follicle development and can stop the...

By Preethi Kasireddy
Greek-Owned Tanker Safely Crosses Hormuz with 1 Mb Arab Light
SocialMar 14, 2026

Greek-Owned Tanker Safely Crosses Hormuz with 1 Mb Arab Light

Here is an oil tanker that crossed the Hormuz Strait with no incident. It will arrive at Mumbai port in India tonight. It is carrying about 1 mb of Arab Light crude from Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia. It is...

By Anas Alhajji
ATA Claims Driver Shortage Despite Clear Evidence
SocialMar 14, 2026

ATA Claims Driver Shortage Despite Clear Evidence

The ATA will see this and then look you dead in the eye and tell you that there’s a driver shortage https://t.co/X7QcsVTiJ5

By Timothy Dooner
Energy Crisis From Iran War Discussed Tomorrow on CNN
SocialMar 14, 2026

Energy Crisis From Iran War Discussed Tomorrow on CNN

Tune in tomorrow when I’ll be discussing today’s energy crisis created by the Iran war with @FareedZakaria on GPS @CNN.

By Jason Bordoff
Top Experts to Follow for AI Data Privacy
SocialMar 14, 2026

Top Experts to Follow for AI Data Privacy

On the topic of data privacy, and compliance concerns for enterprises in the age of AI… Who are the voices to follow / the smartest people for best practice on this topic?

By The Secret CFO
Early Hormuz Closure Modeling Shows Real Risk, Prepares Clients
SocialMar 14, 2026

Early Hormuz Closure Modeling Shows Real Risk, Prepares Clients

Not nasty — prescient. Our Battlespace and Barrel Flow report modeled 7- and 30-day Hormuz closure scenarios (among others) in June 2025 because the risk was real and our clients needed to be prepared. No one's enjoying this.

By Bob McNally
More Studios Drive Down Metro Prices, Boost 3BR Affordability
SocialMar 14, 2026

More Studios Drive Down Metro Prices, Boost 3BR Affordability

This is also why unit typology in new construction matters If we build lots of Studio units in Neighborhood A does that “free up” larger units for families in THAT neighborhood? Maybe More likely, it lowers prices in the Metro and ...

By Bobby Fijan
Personal Hotspot Likely Causing Dreamliner Wi‑Fi Glitch
SocialMar 14, 2026

Personal Hotspot Likely Causing Dreamliner Wi‑Fi Glitch

On a @united @BoeingAirplanes Dreamliner. Could this be a misconfiguration? Or someone's personal hotspot? I'm guessing the latter. #wifi #travel https://t.co/jjuz1ruR7V

By Tim Crawford
United's Recurring Issue Demands a Better Solution
SocialMar 14, 2026

United's Recurring Issue Demands a Better Solution

This has been a common occurrence w/ @united. There needs to be a better way. https://t.co/2nhTE5kx7G

By Tim Crawford
General AI Can't Outpace Specialized Legal Templates
SocialMar 14, 2026

General AI Can't Outpace Specialized Legal Templates

Pretty interesting argument on why ChatGPT and Claude won't replace all the vertical AI tools. In law specifically, it would actually slow you down. Lawyers have to read and understand every word in a document, and it's actually faster to work...

By Turner Novak
Cheap Iranian Drones Drain U.S. Billions in Interceptors
SocialMar 14, 2026

Cheap Iranian Drones Drain U.S. Billions in Interceptors

It costs the U.S. 4 million dollars to use an interceptor to stop a $40,000 drone projectile out of Iran and we are about to run out of interceptors that protect much of the world's oil supply. Trump's people had absolutely...

By Ernesto Falcon
Turning Personal Loss Into Open Cancer Vaccine Platform
SocialMar 14, 2026

Turning Personal Loss Into Open Cancer Vaccine Platform

Paul's story developing a cancer vaccine for Rosie inspired me. I'm going to build something so that EVERYONE can do the same thing. My dog Lady died of hemagiosarcoma and I wish I'd been able to save her too ETA - hopefully a...

By Ryan Bethencourt