Social•Feb 28, 2026
Xiaomi 6 Ultra Conquers Hong Kong’s Steep Hills
The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Ultra is the highest tier of Xiaomi’s new scooter series. Featuring a 1200W motor, 12-inch tires and swing arm suspensions plus dual disc brakes, it’s a powerful scooter for getting around the city. I was able to test it going up incline of 22-degrees in the famously hilly Sheung Wan districts of Hong Kong.
By Ben Sin (Ben’s Gadget Reviews)
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Spring Median Signals Potential Home Price Rise
Will we see a price uptick this spring? This is what the rhythm looks like. The median isn't a perfect metric (there is no perfect metric), but it gives a helpful shape for the market. Remember, larger homes start selling...
By Ryan Lundquist
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran's Future Hinges on Strike Severity and Regime Damage
Lots of scenarios on polymarket on how today’s developments in Iran will play out.. How this unfolds will depend on the extent, intensity, and longevity of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and, crucially, the damage inflicted not just on physical...
By Geopolitical Guy
Social•Feb 28, 2026
IL11 Deficiency Causes Female Infertility, Low Weight, Osteoporosis
But note IL11 knockout mice are infertile (females) and have low body weight and some osteoporosis. Still interesting angle though.
By Peter Suzman
Social•Feb 28, 2026
AI Value Lies in Orchestrated Workflows, Not Tools
This “Top 15 AI Tools Everyone Must Use” list is useful — but the real value isn’t the tools. It’s the operating model behind them. A few strategic takeaways 👇 1️⃣ Tools cluster around workflows, not roles Notice the pattern:...
By Giuliano Liguori
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Mortgage Rates Mirror 10‑year Yield Plus Spread
The slow dance with the 10-year yield and mortgage rates has been happening for decades. You just add the mortgage spread variable here, too https://t.co/gavjysTwDz
By Logan Mohtashami
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Paper on Target Trial Emulation Overlooks Confounding by Indication
How is it that a paper that claims to show how to do target trial emulation does not address confounding by indication and its ramifications for data collection? https://t.co/dzGZZdpBoc #Statistics
By Frank Harrell
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Twitter's Messy Redesign Demands Stronger Journalist Verification Support
I haven’t seen my Twitter feed this bad since start of Musk era. All the bad design choices front and center. It’s messy. Please amplify journalists with sources, resources and incentives to verify and get at the truth.
By Jason Kint
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Industrial Rebound Boosts Nonresidential Construction Stocks 15% YTD
GS: The nascent signs of rebounding industrial activity have lifted our list of stocks exposed to nonresidential construction activity by 15% YTD. Nonresidential construction stocks have sharply rallied recently https://t.co/F8JnFVqvAV
By Mike Zaccardi
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Starlink's $1B Ukraine Deal Sparks Renewed Debate
Seems like we had this debate before re Starlink and Ukraine...so how does it play into the DoW's ~$1B per year contract with Starlink? https://t.co/vRYy6SwnTe
By Tim Farrar
Social•Feb 28, 2026
German Consortium Unveils Web Guide for BIPV Planning
German consortium launches web guide for BIPV planning #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/REybrhz4yM
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Bond Rally Threatened by Potential Strait of Hormuz Closure
Bond bulls that were celebrating 10y UST yields dropping <4% on Friday waking up Saturday morning to reports that the Strait of Hormuz is possibly being closed 👇 https://t.co/pg9o9TPdO5
By Luke Gromen
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Warner & Paramount Skydance Deliver 200 Shows, Boost Market Leverage
Warner Bros makes roughly 80 shows a year for internal/external destinations. Paramount Skydance makes roughly 120 shows a year for internal/external destinations. Massive combined leverage as a third-party content supplier on the open market.
By Brandon Katz
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Call Skew Lowers Oil Spreads, Polymarket Binaries Boost Value
I wrote about Polymarket Iran markets and crude vols last week but didn't cover oil call spreads vs the odds. Jacked call skew makes call spreads cheaper in oil but the presence of Polymarket binaries creates a bid for them...
By Kris Abdelmessih
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Navy Admits Limited Gulf Protection; 21M Barrels at Risk
US Navy says it can't protect all merchant ships in Persian Gulf. Oil majors just suspended shipments through Hormuz, 21M barrels/day at risk. Maritime risk. https://t.co/TylGxcJUhz
By Tom Craig
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Accelerating CAR Engineering Shows Promising Cancer Immunotherapy
Some very good news about engineering our cells vs cancer (accelerating the CAR). A short thread 1. For background, a new 5★ review on cancer immunotherapy @Cancer_Cell https://t.co/1Qz2rCs8I5 https://t.co/sJ6BwaXyjk
By Eric Topol
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Insights on Iran's Missile Depth and Upcoming Retaliation
Follow @business live blog to keep up with latest on Iran -- including my thoughts on Iran's missile depth and the next wave of retaliatory attacks: https://t.co/Qj6mQWHfhF https://t.co/47cxeZWgl3
By Becca Wasser
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran's S‑300s Lack Radars, Rendering Them Ineffective
A few weeks ago @sam_lair noticed that Iran was deploying S-300s with no radars. A SAM with no radar is useless unless you can network data — and we know Iran doesn’t do that either.
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Marathon's Player Count Drops, Community Mood Improves
Marathon concurrent on Steam are 1/3 of the peak but overall vibes of people still playing feel like they've shifted to a more positive place as they actually get a hang for the ideocracies and rhythms of the game. https://t.co/QDWvjrFSeB
By Ethan Gach
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Under $500K? Founder Handles All Marketing
And also, if your e-commerce business makes less than $500,000/year you truly don’t need a marketing team or an agency or a social media manager. And I truly don’t care what anybody in any of those roles have to say....
By Jance (Jance Chartae)
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Solar Leads New Power Additions, Outpacing All Sources
And now solar is the dominant way that new electricity generation is added to the grid every year. Last year over 100% of all new electricity growth came from solar, wind and nuclear. https://t.co/D91QsFnS6Z
By Jigar Shah
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Private Credit Crash Already Evident in BDC NAV Discounts
Many calling/hoping for a crash in private credit. While loan performance has mostly been ok, secondary prices tell a different story. A crash has already happened in the listed BDC market, with NAV discounts previously only seen during Covid and the GFC,...
By Julian Klymochko
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Single-Cell Atlas Links Marrow Immune Dysregulation to Myeloma Outcomes
A single-cell atlas characterizes dysregulation of the bone marrow immune microenvironment associated with outcomes in multiple myeloma https://t.co/5t0M2eX0fB https://t.co/p3kv8LEzrC
By Ming Tang
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Shipping Risk Soars as 750 Vessels Trapped in Hormuz
Shipping security risk increases dramatically in Persian Gulf Over 750 commercial vessels reported to be inside the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Israel attack Iran https://t.co/Z0VKTvJgQ8
By Sal Mercogliano
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Democracy Needs Truthful Governance and Respect For
Where the hyperbole and attacks on a free and plural press go off the credibility rails. Not a comment on either military operation but would be good for democracy if we got back to admin truth telling and respect for...
By Jason Kint
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Kari Lake Praises VOA Persian Broadcasts Echoing Trump’s Regime
After seeking repeatedly to shutter network, USAGM self proclaimed acting CEO Kari Lake celebrates Voice of America Persian broadcasts into Iran during conflict VoA echoes Trump call for regime change; previously would report as news & convey in clearly labeled editorials...
By David Folkenflik
Social•Feb 28, 2026
New IRGC Commander Killed in Israeli Strike
Significant if true. IRGC commander was new to the job since Israel killed the last one during the 12 day war.
By John Spencer
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Town Economies Suffer when Local Newspapers Shut Down
Good thread by Farrow on the impact (read: costs $) to towns when the last newspaper closes. Independent, local press brings sunlight and integrity and efficiency.
By Jason Kint
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Q2Metals Hits All‑time High in Lithium Exploration
Check out our latest #RockStockRecap + update with the lithium industry’s most exciting spodumene exploration story @Q2Metals which closed yesterday at an all-time high. $QTWO.V 👇👇
By Howard Klein
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Berkshire Cash Dips, Profits Plunge 30%
Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile drops to $373.31bn in 4Q down from $381.7bn in the previous quarter following after a rather disappointing quarter. Operating profits fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett’s last quarter as CEO, as insurance underwriting earnings slumped. That metric fell by...
By Holger Zschaepitz
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran Bans Hormuz Traffic, yet Tankers Still Sail
Iran is sending out warnings on VHF announcing the banning of all ships from the Strait of Hormuz. However, traffic is still moving. What's Going on with Shipping will be monitoring traffic through the Strait. https://t.co/0rPIFY825Q
By Sal Mercogliano
Social•Feb 28, 2026
EU Extends GSP Benefits to Special Economic Zones
News feed cleanse and the nerdiest post you'll see all weekend. The EU's new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) rules will also apply to goods manufactured in special economic zones and export processing zones. Which is pretty cool.
By Dr. Anna Jerzewska
Social•Feb 28, 2026
US Tomahawk Depletion Threatens Future China Conflict Readiness
US destroyers launched Tomahawks at Iranian targets, but here’s the problem: America doesn’t have unlimited TLAMs. The Trump admin burned through big numbers in earlier strikes on Iran, Houthis, and Nigeria without replenishing stockpiles. TLAMs would be vital in a...
By Becca Wasser
Social•Feb 28, 2026
MSnow Aims to Replace CNN’s War Coverage
MSnow sees the opportunity to step into what has been CNN's territory with a war, now that CNN will become state media. As the liberal alternative to Fox and CNN, they should have woken up Rachel Maddow. Instead, they woke...
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Container Scans Dropped From 100% to Under 4%
In 2006, Congress mandated that 100% of shipping containers be scanned before entering the US. Today? Less than 4%. If you don’t think attack drones have already been smuggled into this country pre-positioned near our Naval bases, you need your head examined.
By John Konrad
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Fireboats Essential when Naval Base Water Infrastructure Fails
The problem with fighting fires on naval bases after an attack is the same power-plants, fuel and pumping facilities targeted also supply firefighting water. And even if the water mains survive fighting fires on multiple fronts consumes more water than any...
By John Konrad
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Trump’s Iran Threats Spark Retaliation, Oil Surge, Prolonged Conflict
Trump communicates intention of full destruction of Iran leadership and military while calling for regime change. Iran hits all of its neighboring countries who were likely on the more apprehensive side of US taking action in the first place and...
By Quinn Thompson
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Real‑time Payments Demand Faster Providers—Are You Ready?
You’re only as fast as your slowest provider. Real-time payments are ready. Are your systems and teams ready? Many institutions are behind. Watch the full video now: https://t.co/qrsFZDRVT6 https://t.co/B7BPNfmvRo
By Jim Marous
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Understanding the Economics Behind Parametric Insurance
Parametric insurance economics 🧐 https://t.co/xsiFGRw3HV @jeffroth77 @GalenDShaffer @JimMarous @FGraillot @nigelwalsh @SpirosMargaris @jblefevre60 @robgalb @RonnoArnold @hedgequote @Nick_Lamparelli @antgrasso @hugues_bertin @globaliqx @psb_dc @an_battista @InsuranceEleph1
By Matteo Carbone
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Storms Damp Western Europe's PV, East Clears Coldly
Storm train hits Western Europe PV as East clears under cold #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Fc7k2DYwqY https://t.co/oq6ymCxS7d
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Qatar Airways Halts Cargo Amid Iran Strikes, Freight Costs Surge
Qatar Airlines is pausing cargo operations as the Iran strikes play out. Prices and transit times on Asia to Europe air freight spiking.
By Ryan Petersen
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran Strike May Push Oil to $73.90 Resistance.
$USOIL monthly - The Israeli-U.S. strike in Iran will propel the price of crude oil to the 1st yearly resistance at 73.90. Above that there's the June 2025 high at 77.64. These are the 2 potential upside targets for next...
By CyclesFan
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Recapping a Coast‑to‑Coast Lithium Tour in Podcast
Sun coming up on a redeye home from Reno after a long #lithium week stretching from meetings with investors & producers in south Florida to northern Nevada to see Thacker Pass. Will do a solo podcast to recap what I...
By Joe Lowry ("Mr. Lithium")
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Check Flight Status Amid Middle East Airspace Restrictions
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has adviced passengers travelling to, from, or transiting to through parts of the Middle East to check their flight status directly with their respective airlines before going to the airport. The airport operator said airspace...
By Bilqis Bahari
Social•Feb 28, 2026
GDPR Compliance Varies by Investor, Innovator, Researcher Lenses
"What compliance requirements do articles cover for GDPR?" Same question. Three completely different answers depending on who's asking. An investor, an innovation leader, and a researcher walk into GDPR compliance. None of them see the same thing. Swipe for all three lenses. https://t.co/hh9Yl86EuO
By Yves Mulkers
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Malaysia Airlines Cancels Middle East Flights, Reroutes Europe Routes
Malaysia Airlines has announced that its flights to and from Doha, Jeddah and Madinah have been cancelled from 28 Feb - 1 March due to the closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. Flights from KL to London &...
By Bilqis Bahari
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Poland Cuts Copper Tax, KGHM Eyes 2026 Output Boost
Poland’s KGHM targets higher copper output in 2026 as Poland cuts its copper extraction tax from January. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/polands-kghm-targets-higher-copper.html
By The Metalnomist
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Track Any Container Ship’s Journey Instantly Online
Next time you see a container ship go to https://t.co/19y8bWxNq0 on your phone to see where it’s been and where it’s going next.
By Ryan Petersen
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran’s Missile Reach Limited by Rebuilt Stockpiles
Iran’s initial response was fast: SRBMs hit US bases in the Gulf. Strikes on far bases like Jordan require MRBMs — as do strikes on Israel. Further retaliation and scale of damage hinge on stockpile depth: what was rebuilt after...
By Becca Wasser
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Gulf Nations Shut Airspace Amid Regional Tensions
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait airspaces remain CLOSED. (In addition to several other airspace closures elsewhere in region).
By Alex Macheras