ATACMS Missile Sinks Iranian Submarine, Cripples Navy
Iranian Submarine Sunk By ATACMS Short Range Ballistic Missile ATACMS and PrSM ballistic missiles have played a key role in destroying Iran's Navy from afar. https://t.co/8ejVX64Vod
Mearsheimer: US War in Iran Faltering, Trump Stuck
Distinguished UChicago Prof. John Mearsheimer on the war in Iran: “It’s quite clear that the war is not going well for the United States… and the problem that [Trump] faces is he can’t find an off-ramp.” https://t.co/7LkbA4GAp1
Small Marine Deployment Sparks Uncontrolled Escalation Risk
"The camel's nose under the tent"? Client just summed Hegseth sending 5000 marines to the Trump-Netanyahu War on Iran: a modest initial action that will inevitably lead to much larger, more serious, and uncontrollable consequences. Let’s face it: Trump trapped US - as...
MEU Deploys to Middle East, Boosting Epic Fury Flexibility
Marine Expeditionary Unit Deploying To The Middle East: Report The flotilla of Navy ships with Marines and their vehicles packed aboard will bring a very flexible set of capabilities to Operation Epic Fury. Updating live: https://t.co/QMxzIHgxZk
USAF Mobility Crews Finally Gain Situational Awareness Momentum
Far too early to say what happened as the investigation plays out. But something to watch is how USAF's mobility crews have been screaming for improved situational awareness on the bulk of its tankers and airlifters and it's finally getting...
Thrilled for Jon's Perfect Fit as Editor
To say I'm excited for Jon would be the understatement of the millennium. An exquisite pairing of editor and publication — and a job so richly deserved.
Flight Attendant Prevents Phone Distraction, Prioritizes Safety
American Airlines Flight Attendant Spots a Phone Pointed at a Woman — Makes a Smart Safety Check in a ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ Boarding Moment - View from the Wing https://t.co/C5EnlPCeNe
Oil Market Bets on Short US‑Iran Conflict, Quick Hormuz Re‑opening
Oil prices still anticipate short war or early re-opening of the Strait Oil traders are still betting war between the United States and Iran will end relatively quickly - or that the United States will soon be in a position to...
FCC Hosts Dominican Telecom Regulator to Discuss Shared Priorities
Welcomed the chance to host the Chairman of the Dominican Republic’s telecom regulator—Chairman Guido Gomez Mazara—at the FCC today. Enjoyed discussing our shared tech and telecom priorities. https://t.co/p4M0W6VmxW
One Retainer Spot Left: Scale Your Business Now
Some days the business runs itself. Other days, the decisions that matter feel bigger than one person can handle. You’ve built this. You know what works. Now let’s make the moves that keep it growing and keep your clients noticing the difference. I have...
Space Community Unites Behind NASA Authorization Act
Senate Commerce "WTAS" (What They are Saying) press release about the broad support in the space community for the NASA authorization act. https://t.co/6F7LmDkbDe
Waymo Buses Double School Bus Passes Despite Superior Safety
TBH, the fact that Waymos pass school buses 2x as often as human drivers really surprised me given how much better/safer they are for every other important category. Seems like something @Waymo should fix ASAP.
Midlife Joint Pain Signals Systemic Decline, Not Isolated Injury
I’ve been an orthopedic surgeon for nearly 30 years, and a few patterns have become impossible to ignore. One is that many musculoskeletal problems in adults aren’t sudden injuries. They’re the moment when declining capacity and awful metabolic health finally...
FUT Shows Grit, Keeps Moving Forward
Good grit from FUT. Glad to see them put up a fight. Regardless of result its nice to see them continuing to take steps.
Avianca Lifemiles 160% Bonus: Potential First-Class Deal?
Avianca Lifemiles is offering up to a 160% bonus on purchased miles, which could be a way to get a deal on Star Alliance first & business class tickets. Is it worth it? https://t.co/5jySuKLQb1
US‑Israeli Strikes Target Iran’s Regime Stability over Economy
My take on infrastructure attacks on Iran in @RFERL: “The aim of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s economic and energy infrastructure is not primarily economic; it's strategic. The goal is to weaken Iran to the point of regime collapse or fragmentation." https://t.co/w5DylP6q2f
Europe's Telecom Cuts Future for Short‑term Savings
The European telecom model is a cautionary tale, not a blueprint. While critics claim US prices are too high, the data shows Europe has traded away its future for short-term savings. 📉🇪🇺 🧵
Trump Releases 172M Barrels, Calls SPR Outdated White Elephant
TRUMP PANICS and orders the release of 172 million barrels of oil from America's strategic petroleum reserve (SPR). This will amount to a drop in the bucket. SPR is a classic OUTDATED GOV'T WHITE ELEPHANT. It's time to liquidate it and shut it...
New Rooftop Solar Panel Enables Larger Systems
Powerful new rooftop solar panel promises system sizes “previously out of reach” #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Jm6MCBYKj8 https://t.co/XzzLtt2LWX
Tech and Conservatives See Net Neutrality Repeal as Opportunity
"It wasn’t all doom and gloom. Tech writers like Ben Thompson (of Stratechery) argued that repealing net neutrality rules was actually the best way to achieve a free and open internet. Conservative writers welcomed the repeal, questioned the alarmist rhetoric,...
Decoupling Gas From Electricity Prices: Reform Ideas
NEW: Why does gas set the price of electricity – and is there an alternative? Make yourself a tea (or grab a beer??) and enjoy my Friday longread on marginal pricing, ideas for market reform – & how to break the link btwn...
Keith Lee Launches Family Business Podcast with Vox Media
Food Influencer Keith Lee to Launch Video Podcast With Vox Media Delving Into How His Family Does Business Together https://t.co/roBxFgOhPe via @variety
Flying Car Shifts From Road to Sky Instantly
This New Flying Car Transforms From Ground to Air in Seconds by @XRoboHub #Automotive #Transport #SelfDrivingCars https://t.co/xQzMDGnNWq
Wolf: Oil Price Nightmare Unlikely; Iran Regime Change Implausible
OUT NOW - @martinwolf_ on "nightmare scenario" for oil prices and why the democratic regime change in Iran is "extremely implausible" 🇮🇷 Apple🔊https://t.co/YIUZqmamAH Spotify📽️https://t.co/TIAT3VANJk YouTube📽️https://t.co/unzLSGazzM https://t.co/MQl4DAj8d0
No TACOs: Trump Lacks Leverage in Energy Crisis
The discussion around TACO is wrong. There are no TACOs here. TACOs don't exist when: 1) It's not a unilateral decision. It's very clearly not up to Trump any more. Things we said in this episode are playing out - he...
Refined Product Prices, Not Crude, Will Drive Demand Collapse
Crude prices aren't what will ultimately drive the necessary demand destruction should the Strait of Hormuz remain closed. That job will fall to refined product prices, the things we as consumers actually consume. Singapore spot jet fuel prices are there already, over...
Visa, Mastercard Thrive on Payment Rails, Not Lending
V x MA The world is moving toward digital payments. Visa and Mastercard sit at the center of that shift. They don’t need to lend money to win. They own the payment rails that banks and merchants rely on. Every swipe is another transaction on...
API and CME Resist White House Oil‑Price Cuts
The American Petroleum Institute and CME (owner of the top US commodity exchange) are both pushing against some of the ideas the White House is floating to bring oil prices down. Reflexively, one would think that Joe Biden is...
China Biotech Receives FDA Approval for First Cell Therapy Trial
With FDA go ahead, a China #biotech notches a first in cell therapy testing https://t.co/QorwJmou8w by @realJacobBell $XENE $BHVN
Measles Cases Surge: 92% Unvaccinated, 60% of Last Year
1. #Measles update: The total confirmed cases so far this year has risen to 1362 as of 3/12. Key context: The 2026 total to date is 60% of the 2025 total for the entire year. #CDC reports that among cases with...
Prime Video Ultra Launches, Price Rises to $4.99/month
We're writing to let you know that on April 10, 2026, Prime Video Ad Free will become Prime Video Ultra with enhanced viewing features, and your subscription price will increase to $4.99/month. If you are a Prime Annual plan member,...
Former Netflix Exec Backs Studio, Betting on Live Interactive Entertainment
A former Netflix exec is investing into our studio. The future of entertainment is live, and interactive.
Amazon Raises Prime Video Ad‑free Tier to $5 per Month
Amazon to Hike Fee for Prime Video Ad-Free Tier to $5 per Month in U.S. https://t.co/FVjZZ5ziiF via @variety
Nellie Bowles: Mainstream Media Narrative Still Alive
Fantastic TGIF from Nellie Bowles. In case you thought the "mainstream media narrative" was a thing of the past. https://t.co/DhRozd7OVl
Beehiiv Launches On-Demand Ads Marketplace for Instant Sponsorship
Beehiiv rolled out On-Demand Ads, a new feature in its Ad Network. It lets creators access sponsorship opportunities instantly through a marketplace and insert ad slots directly in newsletters, monetizing based on CPM and CPC performance. On-Demand Ads come months...
Petrol Retailers Pull Out over Ministers' Inflammatory Language
So, the Petrol Retailers Association have withdrawn from the meeting with govrenment claiming there's inflammatory language being used by Government ministers' Can't say I blame them.
Manufactured‑housing REITs Already Outnumber Single‑Family Rentals
Prediction: We'll eventually see a wave of articles (followed by policymakers fretting over it) about "Wall Street" investing in manufactured housing. It'll be positioned as a "loophole" and/or consequence of the ban on single-family rentals. But it's not new at all. There...
Gulf Oil Shock Drives Naphtha Prices up 50%
"Gulf oil shock deepens crisis for Asia’s petrochemicals industry" https://t.co/4C3WI6qHaW "Prices of naphtha have jumped by half since last month to $875 a tonne" https://t.co/rNT2eRMXls
Enel Colombia Launches 180 MW Atlántico Solar Park
Enel Colombia’s 180 MW Atlántico solar park starts supplying national grid #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/qlzQnCmgbL
California Hits Record Battery Discharge, Covering 10% Demand
Two new battery records on @CaliforniaISO grid: Max battery discharge rate: 56.61 GWh/day Max discharge rate as a percent of demand: 38.0% at 6:55 PM 3/12/26 Batteries met 10.5% of all demand 21st straight & 48/71 (68%) days in 2026 with WWS>100% of demand...
Guardian ISR Constellation to Lead Missile Defense, Launches 2027
.@Leonardo_live: Guardian ISR constellation a centerpiece of missile-defense dome; launches start 2027/28; space division CAGR >20% 2026-2030. @telespazio @thalesgroup @AirbusSpace @defis_eu @NATO.https://t.co/2TbiKQFFQ5 https://t.co/Z2WRU6VQv9
Chinese‑linked AI Poised to Surveil U.S. Battlefields
“Companies tied to the CCP are turning AI into a battlefield surveillance tool against America. The threat from China’s technology ecosystem isn’t theoretical, it’s imminent.” 👀
Linking CL and USO Time Spreads Reveals Arbitrage
Yesterday's post on CL time spreads combined with this image of USO which has time spreads on the same underlying regardless of maturity (CL1) creates a fascinating circle to square. Anyone running the SEC/CFTC jurisdiction RV desk knows the fun...
Iran Conflict Revives Debate on Booming U.S. Oil Exports
Iran war reignites debate over U.S. oil exports, which have surged after Congress + Obama lifted a ban in 2015. https://t.co/xCz2d8WdQ1 via @axios https://t.co/kHinCgc4Z7
Cancer Vaccines Show Promise for Hard-to-Treat Tumors
Cancer vaccines are showing marked efficacy vs refractory cancers and are going to be part of the future Rx armamentarium. Beyond that, ultimately, for prevention in high-risk individuals. A new stellar review @NatureMedicine https://t.co/PhtdZDtSBl https://t.co/okmwCD8AyB
Oil Prices Set to Remain High Through Midterms
Oil prices aren't expected to fall anytime soon. Futures markets suggest oil prices are very likely to be high high during the midterms. https://t.co/5A4nd2c298
Questioning the Benefits of Generative Music AI for All
Seriously, what is the "steelman" argument for how generative/prompt music AI is good for artists, consumers or even streaming services. It just seems all around awful. Why is there a commercial push for something no one wants?
Clinician Trust, Not Dashboards, Drives Sustainable Improvement
Lasting improvement doesn’t come from dashboards or mandates. It comes from clinicians who trust the data and own the change. A great conversation on what really works. 👉 https://t.co/SwV5qc59SV @HealthCatalyst #clinicalimprovement #HITSM
Google Maps Redesign Prioritizes Road Focus over Screen
The new Google Maps redesign aims to keep your eyes on the road, not your screen. https://t.co/P5isju0yu7 #GoogleMaps #TechNews #technology #satnav
Quality Public Education Costs You a House
Everyone says public schools in the US are free, but a Google engineer revealed the hidden cost of paying for school indirectly. In the US, public schools don't charge tuition fees, but if you want quality education, that depends on the...