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Even Pro Reviewers Sometimes Have Bare‑Bones Notes
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Even Pro Reviewers Sometimes Have Bare‑Bones Notes

i usually write better notes for reviews but this is all i had for re9 https://t.co/BdKJThugZE

By Gene Park
Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge and Market Turbulence
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge and Market Turbulence

Major News to Track on March 1, 2026: 1. US-Israel Strikes on Iran Escalate, Khamenei Reported Dead 2. Oil Prices Surge Amid Fears of Strait of Hormuz Disruption 3. Global Stock Markets Brace for Volatility Post-Iran Attacks 4. EPF Announces...

By David Chuah
North Korea's Nuclear Push Shows Strategic Resilience
SocialFeb 28, 2026

North Korea's Nuclear Push Shows Strategic Resilience

north korea looking a lot smarter for developing nuclear weapons despite all the international opposition and pressure.

By Ian Bremmer
Remember When Books Came with Rip‑Out Order Forms?
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Remember When Books Came with Rip‑Out Order Forms?

I realized just now that I'm so old I remember when books would have a section called "you would also like" and/or have order forms you could rip out. The market was different back then and certain books (like SFF)...

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Iran’s Oil, Gas, Power Sectors Summarized in One File
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Iran’s Oil, Gas, Power Sectors Summarized in One File

💥Here is a comprehensive but condensed file on energy sources in Iran, covering its oil, gas, and power sectors, including several charts. Click the link, then switch the language in your browser.👇

By Anas Alhajji
Teams Outage Marks Historic Intelligence Breakthrough
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Teams Outage Marks Historic Intelligence Breakthrough

The loss of access to Microsoft Teams is gonna go down in history as one of the most consequential intelligence actions of all time

By SwiftOnSecurity
US Deploys Iranian‑Style Kamikaze Drones in Combat
SocialFeb 28, 2026

US Deploys Iranian‑Style Kamikaze Drones in Combat

U.S. Military Has Used Long-Range Kamikaze Drones In Combat For The First Time America's clone of Iran's Shahed-136 had been used against Iran in an ironic vignette of modern drone warfare. https://t.co/TUY72CkNm5

By Tyler Rogoway
Hormuz Closure After US‑Israel Strike Sends Markets Tumbling
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Hormuz Closure After US‑Israel Strike Sends Markets Tumbling

🚨 OPERATION EPIC FURY — Feb 28, 2026 US and Israel launched a massive military campaign against Iran at 1:15 AM ET. Regime change is the stated goal. Iran retaliated, striking US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE. US officials say...

By dailyanalysts
Cutting Iran's Remote Work: Teams Access Blocked
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Cutting Iran's Remote Work: Teams Access Blocked

The most important strategic strike on Iran was denying them access to seamless remote work with Microsoft Teams

By SwiftOnSecurity
Iran’s Claims Debunked: No U.S. Casualties or Ship Hits
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Iran’s Claims Debunked: No U.S. Casualties or Ship Hits

No Pentagon calls or pressers today. But Centcom is pushing back on various claims here:

By Dan Lamothe
Why AI Synthetic Data Matters and How to Build It
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Why AI Synthetic Data Matters and How to Build It

#TimTalk – Why do you need AI synthetic data and how do you create it? with Bertrand Godillot https://t.co/4tk5ubDQNI via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #Leadership #Marketing #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews

By Tim Hughes
Drone Strike Cripples Dubai Airport, Recovery Will Take Long
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Drone Strike Cripples Dubai Airport, Recovery Will Take Long

Drone hit at Dubai Airport... The destruction and pure chaos everywhere... Dubai airport shutdown, thousands stranded, flights diverted all over. This ain't fixing in a few days...this recovery is gonna drag on for a long time. Brutal

By Fahad Naim
Digital Success Hinges on Bold Change, Not Vendors
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Digital Success Hinges on Bold Change, Not Vendors

The future belongs to leaders willing to take smart risks, challenge legacy processes, and deploy technology the way customers want it used. Digital success isn’t about the vendor. It’s about the will to change. https://t.co/oqVqr3G6ac

By Jim Marous
Driver Anonymity Fuels Organized Crime in Freight Networks
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Driver Anonymity Fuels Organized Crime in Freight Networks

The issue is we literally have no idea who hundreds of thousands of truck drivers are due to the elimination of barriers to entry over the past decade. Organized crime is coordinating illicit activities against our freight networks every single day.

By Craig Fuller
UN Outlines Necessity of Operation Epic Fury
SocialFeb 28, 2026

UN Outlines Necessity of Operation Epic Fury

United Nations right now @michaelgwaltz explaining the many reasons why Operation Epic Fury was/is absolutely necessary @FoxNews https://t.co/dbssW9Qdx1

By John Spencer
Geopolitics Turns Middle East Hotel Diversification Into Risk
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Geopolitics Turns Middle East Hotel Diversification Into Risk

Big hotel groups like the Middle East growth story. But geopolitics can turn diversification into concentrated risk overnight. Owners can insure buildings against damage, but not traveler confidence. via @skift https://t.co/hg8LnBTgHd

By Sean O’Neill
Hedge Funds Maxed Bullish Brent Bets Ahead of Iran Attack
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Hedge Funds Maxed Bullish Brent Bets Ahead of Iran Attack

Bullish Brent positions at nearly two-year high prior to attack on Iran Before the United States and Israel attacked Iran, hedge funds and other money managers amassed the largest bullish position in Brent crude futures and options for almost two years,...

By John Kemp
AI Military Procurement Needs Formal Collaboration, Not Competitive Bidding
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI Military Procurement Needs Formal Collaboration, Not Competitive Bidding

not an expert, but impo, ai use in military/govt should be decided through a more formal collaborative process, not through public contract negotiations pitting private companies against each other

By Yohei Nakajima
Military Must Rapidly Adopt Ukraine’s Defensive Lessons
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Military Must Rapidly Adopt Ukraine’s Defensive Lessons

Watching our military operate, no one can doubt our offensive operational excellence. But what I see against our bases today, and risks we accepted before today, our military must do more ASAP to institutionalize defensive lessons from Ukraine and experienced...

By Dara Massicot
Corporate PPA Volume Falls 10% as AI Drives Demand
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Corporate PPA Volume Falls 10% as AI Drives Demand

Corporate PPA deals down 10% in 2025 as AI demand plugs gaps #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/XVFxmEBQY3 https://t.co/XlNxyqpR8Z

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
U.S.-Israel Dominance Reshapes Middle East Power Balance
SocialFeb 28, 2026

U.S.-Israel Dominance Reshapes Middle East Power Balance

american and israel military escalation dominance is the most important geopolitical story in the middle east post-october 7. no ability of iran or its proxies to counter strikes against them. and nobody willing or capable to support them outside the...

By Ian Bremmer
Avoid Common Mistakes in Grid Reliability Studies
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Avoid Common Mistakes in Grid Reliability Studies

How *Not* To Do A Grid Reliability Study The Energy Bad Boys on how the "Union of Confused Scientists" get New England electricity so wrong. The Bad Boys also have a sweet hat tip to my own work on the...

By Meredith Angwin
Massive Decapitation Strike Cripples Iranian Command Structure
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Massive Decapitation Strike Cripples Iranian Command Structure

More than 40 senior Iranian security and regime figures were killed in the opening strikes this morning. Add that to the more than 30 senior military leaders Israel killed during the 12 day war. Psychological and real impact to command...

By John Spencer
Erdogan Warns US‑Israeli Strikes Could Ignite Regional Fire
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Erdogan Warns US‑Israeli Strikes Could Ignite Regional Fire

#TurkeyWatch 🇹🇷: President Erdogan condemned the US–Israeli strikes on Iran and warned that if diplomacy and common sense do not prevail, the region could be dragged into a “ring of fire.” ERDOGAN'S 'RING OF FIRE' IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. https://t.co/EISjbPXLJq

By Steve Hanke
Midday Launch Driven by Urgent Time‑sensitive Intelligence
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Midday Launch Driven by Urgent Time‑sensitive Intelligence

Getting asked a lot why this kicked off mid day and not at night. I don't know for certain, but everything points to moving up a timeline based on time sensitive intelligence. Limitations to doing this for a large bi-national...

By Tyler Rogoway
First Look: Black Tomahawk Missile Deployed in Iran Strikes
SocialFeb 28, 2026

First Look: Black Tomahawk Missile Deployed in Iran Strikes

Black Tomahawk Cruise Missile Seen For The First Time In Strikes On Iran We may have gotten our first look at the Maritime Strike Tomahawk, and the missile appears to share the same coating as another Navy anti-ship weapon. https://t.co/4emKSQqRkJ

By Tyler Rogoway
B‑2 Night Strikes Will Redefine Air Campaign
SocialFeb 28, 2026

B‑2 Night Strikes Will Redefine Air Campaign

B-2s will likely show up tonight, making direct attacks on key targets in a way no other platform can. Yes this could include MOPs, but also lots of JDAMs against less fortified targets. They can achieve massive effects in a...

By Tyler Rogoway
Hormuz Closure Turns Oil Crisis Into Prolonged Risk Game
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Hormuz Closure Turns Oil Crisis Into Prolonged Risk Game

Strait of Hormuz. Closed. The ‘crisis’ will be defined by the length of the war and by risk. Oil supply. Maritime and cargo insurance. Houthis. Freight rates.

By Tom Craig
Israel's Power Play Threatens Regional Stability, Not US Interests
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Israel's Power Play Threatens Regional Stability, Not US Interests

This is not about Irans nuclear weapons program, it is about establishing Israel as the sole regional power. None of this is in the U.S.' national security interests, and giving Netanyahu more power will not bring stability to Iran or...

By Naveed Jamali
Tata Steel Adopts Heat Battery to Slash Emissions
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Tata Steel Adopts Heat Battery to Slash Emissions

Global giant Tata Steel is using a heat battery to curb emissions #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/2fnqQgr8Lq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Welireg Poised to Broaden Reach per GU26 Data
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Welireg Poised to Broaden Reach per GU26 Data

$MRK Welireg could be about to expand its reach at last. #GU26 data via @ApexOnco with relevance to $RCUS -> https://t.co/k59284INdK

By Jacob Plieth
New Lease Rents Slip, Rental Market Softens
SocialFeb 28, 2026

New Lease Rents Slip, Rental Market Softens

WOW Invitation Homes' earnings point to clear softness in the rental market. Renewal rent growth remains positive at +4.2% YoY, but new lease rent growth is negative (-4.1% YoY), a sign that pricing power on new move-ins has weakened @ResidentialClub research...

By Lance Lambert
US Turns Iran‑Made Shahed Drones Against Tehran
SocialFeb 28, 2026

US Turns Iran‑Made Shahed Drones Against Tehran

Return to sender style. Iran provided Russia w/ thousands of these types of drones to attack mainly Ukrainian civilian sites in the last 4 years (Russia now produces them and continues attacking civilian sites). Irony, U.S. sends the type back...

By John Spencer
Starlink's Growth Hinges on Terrestrial Competition, Not Physics
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Starlink's Growth Hinges on Terrestrial Competition, Not Physics

The future growth of Starlink revenues is absolutely *not* just a matter of "math and physics". SpaceX can provide ample capacity, they don't even need Starship to do that. It's now a matter of competing with terrestrial providers, which has...

By Tim Farrar
Snow Data Vanishes, Hits Weekly Housing Report
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Snow Data Vanishes, Hits Weekly Housing Report

On this note, snow data is totally fading away from our weekly housing, one more existing home sales report that gets impacted, and that's it

By Logan Mohtashami
Khameini Eliminated, 30 Military Leaders Killed; Thanks Israel
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Khameini Eliminated, 30 Military Leaders Killed; Thanks Israel

Confirmed that Khameini was eliminated, along with thirty others who ran their military this morning. Thank you, Israel. https://t.co/pnHjrO3s4n

By Joe Lonsdale
Most Independent Docs Prefer S‑Corp, Yet Shouldn’t
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Most Independent Docs Prefer S‑Corp, Yet Shouldn’t

The mass majority of physicians who are doing independent work think they should be an S-corp. The mass majority of physicians who are doing independent work should not be S-corps. #TaxTwitter

By Adam Markowitz
Iranian Frigate Burns After First Confirmed Warship Loss
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Iranian Frigate Burns After First Confirmed Warship Loss

Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port The imagery represents the first confirmed heavy damage or loss of Iranian warship as part of Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion. https://t.co/rBqi4wloja

By Tyler Rogoway
AI ERP Revives Lost Brands Through Demand Forecasting
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI ERP Revives Lost Brands Through Demand Forecasting

Brands disappear due to supply chain or data blind spots. We use Priority aiERP to revive missed brands with AI demand prediction and manufacturing optimization. Follow our Page for updates. Book a meeting: https://t.co/ZsEwnG4p2n https://t.co/ZJquSTPaww

By David Strausser
Intelligence Warns: Fill Tanks; Energy Sites Likely Terrorist Targets
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Intelligence Warns: Fill Tanks; Energy Sites Likely Terrorist Targets

Spoke with a senior intelligence official that recommended everyone top their tanks off, not due to a known threat, but the high probability that energy assets are prime targets for terrorists.

By Craig Fuller
Strait of Hormuz Status Threatens Shipping and Consumers
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Status Threatens Shipping and Consumers

Is the Strait of Hormuz Open? ▶️Danger to Shipping ▶️US and UK Waring ▶️Impact for Consumers ▶️Other Factors Impacting Global Tanker Market ▶️Is US Sealift & Afloat Prepositioning Moving? Video: https://t.co/SgdGJdWaSD https://t.co/Cvj3mRaiq7

By Sal Mercogliano
Bank Credit Surge Signals Inflation Pressure Ahead
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Bank Credit Surge Signals Inflation Pressure Ahead

The growth rate in U.S. commercial bank credit has been steadily picking up. On Feb. 18th it was 6.7%/yr. When it comes to the money supply, commercial banks are the elephant in the room. They produce 80% of M2. THE US INFLATION GENIE...

By Steve Hanke
Ask More “Why” To Drive Real Process Improvements
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Ask More “Why” To Drive Real Process Improvements

The most meaningful improvements I’ve seen didn’t come from massive investments or shiny new tools. They came from someone brave enough to keep asking why. 👇 Curious—what’s a process in your world that could use a few more “why’s”? #MachineShopTechTalk #Manufacturing https://t.co/usCUdPqyJ8

By Arthur Field
IRGC Threatens Hormuz Closure, Risking Oil Price Surge
SocialFeb 28, 2026

IRGC Threatens Hormuz Closure, Risking Oil Price Surge

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly warned that no vessels are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This blockade of the channel, which carries ~20% of global oil, threatens massive energy price spikes and severe, immediate disruptions...

By S. Joseph Burns
Only 35 of 198 Indian IPOs Prove Winners
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Only 35 of 198 Indian IPOs Prove Winners

2 years, 198 IPOs, just 35 winners: The brutal math of India’s IPO boom https://t.co/Q7NlR0Lbzw Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://t.co/3wu61tGNFD

By Rohit Srivastava
Iranian Drone Strike Hits Near Dubai's Burj Khalifa, Evacuations Ordered
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Iranian Drone Strike Hits Near Dubai's Burj Khalifa, Evacuations Ordered

Following the US-Israeli attack on Iran, an Iranian counter-attack launched a drone strike close to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE. The Burj Khalifa has been evacuated. https://t.co/zrHYb8kfrf

By Steve Hanke
General’s Anger Reveals Army’s Logistical Limits, No Invasion Fleet
SocialFeb 28, 2026

General’s Anger Reveals Army’s Logistical Limits, No Invasion Fleet

Major General is just pissed off because he knows the Army is taking a back seat. You may “know more about war than Donald Trump” but you also know the Army can’t invade a nation of that size without a large...

By John Konrad
CNN Faces Moral Test Under MAGA‑Friendly Leadership
SocialFeb 28, 2026

CNN Faces Moral Test Under MAGA‑Friendly Leadership

Will anyone at CNN take a principled stand as David Ellison reshapes the network to be more MAGA friendly? Or will everyone just go along with the new direction? Watch the full episode of Power Lines on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nWEG5jUrP2Q?si=H_0XcKiJMFeLe3fe

By Oliver Darcy
CENTCOM Confirms LUCAS Drone Used in Iran Attack
SocialFeb 28, 2026

CENTCOM Confirms LUCAS Drone Used in Iran Attack

CENTCOM confirms use of LUCAS drone in Iran attack. You can learn about these weapons in a story from back in December by me and @FranticGoat

By Howard Altman