IMobile Login Changes Confuse NRI Users, SMS Validation Fails
@ICICIBank_Care have you changed the iMobile login method? How does it work for NRI customers now? How will an overseas telco send you a SMS and you will be able to match it with our phone numbers on your record? The validation has failed for me on multiple attempts. Solution?
China’s Portfolio Diversification Beats Traditional Alliance Model
In my view, too many commentators lean into geopolitical terms like “ally” and “axis” and miss China’s broader strategic intent. China’s approach to the Middle East, Latin America, and other regions is more akin to the market strategy of “portfolio...
Modern Missiles to Ukraine Cripple Russia’s War Machine
It turns out that if you help Ukraine with modern highly effective missiles - and stop trembling in fear of Putin and burying Ukraine under endless absurd restrictions - Russia starts losing key military factories and weapons one after another....
Aluminum at Hormuz: Supply Chains Won’t Restart Instantly
Add aluminum to the Hormuz choke point. Restarting supply chain trade flows and maritime will not be like turning on a light switch.
PowerBank Secures Funding, Clears Hurdles for 7 MW NY Solar
PowerBank secures funding, clears environmental hurdles for its 7 MW New York community solar project #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/cuWBlZKcKm
Melatonin Improves Multiple Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Comprehensive Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta-Analysis 🫀 Author conclusion: Melatonin supplementation “significantly ameliorated” multiple Cardiometabolic Risk Factors. https://t.co/SapRrA0RDa
Sun Belt Housing Crisis Threatens Young Families' Homes
This is going to wreck housing production in a lot of Sun Belt cities, and leave many young families without access to a single-family home.
Future Drivers Face Tougher Tests as Cars Outpace Safety
Not so crazy prediction: 25 years from now, humans will be monstrously less safe than autonomous cars. What will happen? Driving tests will become more rigorous.
Iran Weaponizes Hormuz, Blocks Oil; US Pushes Escort Reopening
WHEN THE ARTERY THAT SUPPLIES A FIFTH OF GLOBAL OIL NEEDS, THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, IS WEAPONISED. Iran says it won’t let traffic through, bills its continued closure as victory. US wants to reopen it, proposes naval escorts if necessary. Here’s Iran’s Araghchi...
U.S. Boosts Solar Power with 43.2 GW Added in 2025
US adds 43.2GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/aZ7O8AfdNy
Trump May End Iran War, but Escalation Looms
I expect Trump to stop the Iran War fairly soon. But it's another small step toward a larger conflict -- both diplomatically and technologically. https://t.co/dWvZ9Yento
Reliance Redirects KG‑D6 Gas to Secure Household LPG
#JustIN | At a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority: #RelianceInd says Natural gas produced from the KG-D6 Basin will be diverted to support supply to priority...
G7 Leaders Convene Video Call on Gulf War Energy Crisis
G7 head of state and/or government will hold a video call Wednesday to discuss the impact of the Third Gulf War, particularly around the “energy situation” and the Strait of Hormuz. The call is scheduled for 2pm GMT. I doubt this...
David Ellison Shows Success Where Others Failed
David Ellison is out prove he can succeed where others have failed $PSKY $WBD The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 304. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/Bs2ZMjBSA8
First Operational Speeder Bike Turns Sci‑Fi Dream Real
From Fantasy to Reality: The First Operational Speeder Bike Is Here by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/kSjUD6H77P
Serbian MiG‑29s Field Chinese CM‑400 Supersonic Missiles
Serbian MiG-29 Fighter Appears Armed With Chinese Supersonic Standoff Missiles Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets. https://t.co/HFecMXiP2D
Argentina Launches 700 MW National Battery Storage Tender
Argentina tenders 700 MW of battery storage nationwide #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fPJqWq2Ss4
Blend Engineering and Human Factors for Successful AVs
Quick day trip to Amsterdam🇳🇱 for @intertraffic. And had a fascinating panel discussion on "User Acceptance of Automated Vehicles (AVs)". It's time that we don't differentiate engineering & human factors when it comes to product design. They come together for...
E‑7A Wedgetail Excels at Spotting Iranian Drones
Massive Leap In Ability To Spot Iranian Drones Headed To Persian Gulf The E-7A Wedgetail is arguably the best aircraft anywhere in the world for spotting low-flying Iranian drones and cruise missiles. https://t.co/p5D8s2NIsM
UAE's Defense Spending Outpaces Iran's Offense Tenfold
“… Right now it looks like the Gulf - especially the UAE - is spending something like $28 in defense for every $1 Iran spends on offense […] that's not a long-term equation anyone wants to …”
All New Cars Will Be Autonomous Within a Decade
"10 years from now, every single car sold will have autonomous capabilities" - @dkhos at @Abundance360 2026 summit.
Norway, Iceland Eye EU Membership Amid U.S. Shift
As the U.S. becomes more transactional and predatory, Norway and Iceland are now considering EU membership to add a bit more security. #eu #geopolitics https://t.co/ziNWQ6FQIW
Ellison Declares Deal Turbulence Over, Hails HBO as Gold Standard
Paramount’s David Ellison Addresses Warner Bros. Execs at Town Hall: CEO Says ‘Turbulent’ Deal Process Is ‘Now Behind Us,’ Praises HBO as ‘Gold Standard’ in TV https://t.co/lNtW2mfuLg via @variety
Buy DIS on Dips: Parks Expansion Drives Cash Flow
Macro: Disney reshuffles; Thomas Mazloum named Chair of Disney Experiences as D’Amaro becomes CEO. Risk: parks/cruise execution, capex. Trade: buy DIS on dips—parks expansion underpins cash flow. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Beazley Buys kWh Analytics to Boost Renewable Underwriting
Beazley acquires kWh Analytics to scale renewable energy underwriting #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/HU8MHQTedQ
Oil Prices Mirror Chaos Theory's Butterfly Effect
My monthly takes a look at oil price scenarios Inspired by Jurassic Park and Jeff Goldblum’s explaination of chaos theory. This hit close to home. Made my mom cry - should have warned her about the ending. The Butterfly Effect...
Navy Warns Danger, Trump Urges Risky Hormuz Passage
If the Navy says it’s too dangerous to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says tankers should have the guts to sail through. This is some serious mixed messaging.
Taiwan's Energy Future Needs
There has been a lot of commentary over the past week on China's energy vulnerabilities but much less about Taiwan's. In 2020, I coauthored a @CarnegieEndow report on Taiwan's energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability - with ideas for...
NYC Council Approves Massive Affordable‑Housing Tower
Big News: @nyccouncil today approved what will be one of the largest residential buildings in the nation. 395 Flatbush Ave Ext in Downtown Brooklyn will no long be an (ugly) low-rise. It will become a tower with 1,200 homes, 25% of...
Renaming Draft “_FINAL” To Pressure Opposing Counsel
Adding a “_FINAL(Execution Copy)” to the name of the initial draft to bully another lawyer into clearing the deal
NYT Highlights Housing Act, Yet Major Supply Incentives Stripped
The @nytimes dropping facts on The ROAD to Housing [Inflation] Act. Also, not enough attention going to big pro-supply provisions removed around supply incentives and zoning -- which leaves only a patchwork of incremental (though still good) pro-supply wins left in...
Charging Delays Make EVs Impractical, Not Propaganda
There is no car in the known universe worth sitting in line waiting to charge my car then waiting while it actually charges Elon must really love this electric car propaganda
Put TSA Under FAA for Safer, Efficient Travel
Here’s a move GOP and Democrats should support. Move TSA under the FAA and end this nonsense. FAA’s mission. “Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” https://t.co/owLsvwbRZv
Downtown Brooklyn Office Converts to 1,200 Homes, 300 Affordable
An underutilized office building in Downtown Brooklyn will become 1200 homes (300 permanently affordable), with a new subway entrance. More of this, please.
Melatonin Shields Mitochondria, Offering Neurodegenerative Therapy
Melatonin as a Guardian of Mitochondria: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential in Neurodegenerative Diseases https://t.co/kp4LZEbZzN https://t.co/boWzW7fcjM
Uber's Platform, Not Car Makers, Will Win Robotaxi Race
Everyone's arguing over who wins the autonomous vehicle race. Tesla? Waymo? Google? Wrong question. Uber is building the Marriott model for robotaxis. Their vision is financial giants & people own their fleets. Uber provides the operating platform. $1 trillion upside.
Craft vs Scale: Two Nerds, One Glass Industry
Boring to some people, interesting to others. For some, hand-crafting a piece of glass is interesting. For others, monitoring, optimizing, and fixing a machine that makes a million pieces of glass is interesting. Two different kinds of nerds.
Alex Grant Pushes US Magnesium Revival with MagraThea Metals
Was great to talk Smack with DLE guru Alex Grant @biglithium And to hear how his @magratheametals aims to Make 🇺🇸 Magnesium Great Again. @StandardLithium @Equinor @exxonmobil @VulcanEnergyRes @Lilac_Solutions 👇👇
Copper Explorers Attract Capital; Short‑Term Profit Opportunity
Macro: capital favors copper explorers. Key: Mogotes closed C$23M, CD Capital joined board, cash>debt. Risk: shares look overvalued; Kazakhstan deal may dilute. Take short‑term profits. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Military's $3.5 B Cable TV Spend Raises Questions
Can someone explain to me how the military could spend $3.5 billion on cable TV? Did they buy golden TVs?
China's Export Surge Leaves Workers Facing Wage Cuts
Industrial policy FTW: "China's Tariff-Defying Export Boom Leaves Its Factory Workers Behind: Workers who powered a tariff-defying boom tell a grim story of falling wages and vanishing jobs." https://t.co/cIfJHANUgW https://t.co/ZIN1PXUzwE
Israeli Missile‑intercept Footage Now Banned From Media
"Images of Israeli air defenses intercepting incoming missiles had been a major part of the coverage at the start of the war, and was a feature in the coverage of the June 2025 war. However, this is now forbidden." -France24,...
Uber Invites Tesla, Aims to Own Ride‑network
Uber has a fascinating response to Elon’s vertical approach to autonomy: “We’d welcome Tesla on the Uber platform.” Smart move. Tesla may own the cars, but Uber wants to OWN the network.
James Wan to Direct Paramount Remake of Korean Thriller
And guess who’s back at the director’s chair? #JamesWan has just signed with #Paramount to Co-produce & direct the remake of Korean 2019 action thriller hit #TheGangsterTheCopTheDevil, which starred #DonLee aka #MaDongseok, who will reprise his role in the American remake...
Extreme Crude Oil Price Swings Linked to Inflation
New free article: Tail Events in Crude Oil Plus Inflation-Adjusted Prices. Link in reply below. 👇 https://t.co/zZ0F6nhkje
Escorted Tanker, but Ownership Remains Unanswered
im assuming we did escort a tanker but the follow up question "whose tanker?" didnt have a palatable answer
UK Seeks Experts to Craft AI-Driven Energy Policy
UK government issues open call for experts to shape AI energy policy #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/hQ1EUBbdg9
Journalist Refuses Dark Money, Cites Ethical Standards
Debate what? There's nothing to debate. I've never accepted dark money. I can't as a journalist who writes for major outlets with strict journalistic ethics standards. I'm sorry this fact has sent you into a year long crash out 🤷🏻♀️
Subprime Lending Thrives Only on Continuous Growth
Few business models depend on growth like subprime lending. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that without it, it can't exist.
South Korean ESS Supplier Opens Indiana Factory
South Korean ESS component supplier will build US factory in Indiana #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/IHTPPbh5vU