CNN's Ownership Shift Signals Media's Legitimacy Crisis
Nothing uncertain about it: CNN is fucked. This is the last nail in the coffin of American mass media as a legitimate actor. For CNN, a Change in Ownership Means a Suddenly Uncertain Future https://t.co/JFGHcIaQYc
Flatbed Trucking Signals Manufacturing Revival Surge
I have zero doubt that we are seeing manufacturing starting to rip. Flatbed is naturally the first mode to signal it, as flatbeds haul heavy industrial raw materials. We talked about greenshoots a few weeks ago, and it was exciting, but...
Times' Sensational Headline Misrepresents Article Content
As often happens the more aggressive Times home-page headline conflicts with the article headline --and neither represents the article. https://t.co/9esgycuoXm
US Gas Stocks Near Seasonal Norm, Prices Dip Below $3
U.S. GAS inventories depleted much more slowly than normal for the time of year in the middle part of February, largely erasing the previous storage deficit and causing futures prices to slip below $3 per million British thermal units to...
Chicago Trucking Rejection Rate Hits 18.19%, Conditions Tighten
Trucking conditions out of Chicago continue to tighten, with rejection levels now at 18.19% https://t.co/Hrh76IsdXW
Inside Maintenance & Reliability: Greg Perry’s Expert Insights
A while ago I sat down with Greg Perry, Senior Capacity Assurance Consultant at Excelix, behind microphones, to record an in-depth podcast, to gain valuable insights into the world of maintenance and reliability.. click to press PLAY and tune-in now.. https://t.co/egsCmIjFGs
Clean Power Fuels Prosperous Communities and Green Industry
With access to clean, reliable power, communities thrive, industries grow and people prosper. I welcome you to be part of #EmPowerGrowth, our global campaign to expand #energyaccess & unlock the full potential of green industrialization. Find out more: https://t.co/mSNgDa52aM https://t.co/Q6JzmtMdZ5
An-225 Remains Wrecked; Rebuild Hopes Remain Uncertain
Latest images of the An-225 at Hostomel.... the world’s largest plane has been a burned out wreck since the 2022 invasion. No restoration, just remains. Ukraine still talks about building a new one, but it’s not happening yet. The original is...
Warner Bros. Gains 78% Stock Surge After Hollywood Merger Battle
Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner with a 78% stock bump since September - https://t.co/Ue55w8GTQk
Chinese Clean‑energy Exports Cut Overseas CO2 by 1% in 2024
So @BradleyThomasUK wants to know about the CO2 impact of Chinese clean-tech manufacturing, having just asked a Q in parliament Which is lucky, cos we published detailed analysis on this last year: China’s clean-energy exports in 2024 alone will cut overseas...
Russia's Invasion Wrecked the Iconic An-225, Now a Memorial
FYI, these are the horrible fatal wounds inflicted by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine on the world’s greatest cargo aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya. This is what we saw when we returned to the Hostomel airfield after the Russians were defeated...
Meetings without Decisions Drain Energy; Leaders Must Intervene
When nothing happens, it is the greatest drain on human energy. Are these familiar to you? 1. You spend hours in a meeting and nothing happens. No decision. No clarity. No outcome. 2. You traveled across the world and never got to the...
Emerging Risks, Bank Consolidation, Quantum Computing Near Production
I've just released my weekly wrap-up. 1️⃣ A public view on Emerging Risks 2️⃣ Re-aggregating banks 3️⃣ Quantum Computing gets closer to production 👉 https://t.co/P2HDzCRgWS — fgtrends
First Demo Flight Launches K2Space High-Power MEO Constellation
.@SES_Satellites: 1st demo flight for future multi-mission MEO constellation using @K2SpaceCo's big, high-power buses launches this spring. @defis_eu @esa.https://t.co/yVAGU89DCy https://t.co/sZUmRowhGb
2025: Satcom Gains, AI Losses Near End
.@space42ai in 2025: A good year for Al Yah fixed & @ThurayaTelecom mobile satcom offset by what co hopes is final year of losses for its AI/geospatial Smart Solutions business. Status of #Equatys D2D JV w/ @viasat should clarify this...
Clicker Training Boosts Surgeons' Knot‑Tying Success to 100%
Clicker training works on orthopaedic surgeons. A study taught surgical skills using a clicker for real-time feedback. 100% of that group nailed every step of a knot tie, vs 33% who learned by demonstration alone.
Marathon Echoes No Man's Sky's Underrated Beauty
Marathon reminds me a lot of when No Man's Sky launched and it felt both under-featured but also the most pure form of something undeniably cool and beautiful.
Glencore Expands Cusco Copper Hub with Quechua Acquisition
Glencore buys Quechua in Peru to strengthen its Cusco copper hub around Antapaccay and Coroccohuayco. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/glencore-acquires-quechua-copper.html
Don’t Pre‑judge a Game’s Live Service Before Launch
I think it would be a real shame if people manifest another live service doom cycle for a game that's not even out yet based purely on trying to forecast other people's vibes. https://t.co/V1UiAFFBI4
Decouple Payments From Credit with New Technology
New on the not-a-newsletter... The Cap Fits https://t.co/1SFmSdzq9b Maybe it’s time to rethink credit cards and use all the options provided by new technology to decouple the payment system from credit. https://t.co/auLNZL8z9W
HUD Edges Should Adapt Color to Sun Position
I always thought they should've rendered the lines "around" the glass HUD to dynamically change its color based on the sun's position (right now, the bright/dark edges are fixed). Maybe I'm underestimating the number of cycles needed for this, but...
Arc Raiders Promises Unity; Marathon Embraces Cosmic Silence
Arc Raiders: a better future together. Marathon: no one can hear your screams on Tau Ceti. https://t.co/UKH7lp7yuL
One Email per Breach May Miss Second Dump
Updated breaches are a bit messy when it comes to sending domain notifications. We only send ONE email per breach to domain subscribers, so you may get an alert for dump 1 but not for dump 2. It's probably worth...
White House Official Vows Renewed Airline Scrutiny
White House official vows 'new interest' in airline industry after he and his wife experience flight woes https://t.co/WpgFmU0doS
Virgin Australia Grows Profits Despite Rising Cost Pressures
Virgin Australia delivers strong profit growth despite rising cost pressures as it remains disciplined about capacity https://t.co/DtndubwGs8
Analysts Often Overlook State Merger Review Powers
Even people who write about mergers for a living, have a way of forgetting about the states and their merger review powers https://t.co/txf7WOgAjH
Sarandos Missed Industry‑changing Deal, Netflix Still Ahead
I’d say yes overall, but arguments can be made to the opposite as well. In #TedSarandos case for instance, truth is that #Netflix didn’t need WB, it’s already miles ahead of everyone else even without WB. And he walks away with...
Paramount‑Warner Deal Overlooks Federal Antitrust Scrutiny
Feel like the some of the reporting on Paramount-Warner Bros has kinda forgotten this little thing called federal and state antitrust review
Fix the Root, Not Just the Symptom
You can fix symptoms, but if you ignore the root cause, it returns. In business and life, we chase quick fixes because they feel like progress. But fast isn’t finished if you repeat it next week. A Band-Aid on a deep wound...
Detect PV Underperformance Using Only AC‑Side Data
How to detect PV system underperformance using only AC-side inverter data #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/cF9bdAZScu https://t.co/hkJ5cOflpq
Proofread Every Legal Application to Avoid Embarrassing Errors
I want to offer just a bit of advice to law students applying for internships, clerkships, or any other legal jobs: Please make sure you carefully review your cover letters, emails, or statements of interest before you send them. Here...
CNN Staff Panic as Major Media Deal Looms
Suffice to say, the mood inside CNN is not good tonight. “We are doomed," one staffer texted me. “The panic at CNN right now is off the charts,” an insider added. Details in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/cnn-david-ellison-trump-paramount-wbd-netflix-deal
Strategic Lithium Reserve Needed to Stabilize Supply
I’ve submitted formal comments into the docket. My core message: supply diversification alone is not enough. If we want durable investment in allied lithium production and processing, we must address price volatility. Lithium’s boom-bust cycles have repeatedly delayed capital formation and midstream...
Renewable Energy Becomes China‑EU Security Priority Post‑Trump
Renewable energy has become a national security issue in China and the EU — subsidies and cost no longer the only factors — thanks to President Trump Wind Power Is Taking Off In China– All The Way To 2000 M AGL...
Free Flexport Atlas Maps Real Ocean Shipping Routes
Container shipping enjoyers will love Flexport Atlas, our new (free to use) interface for browsing the world's ocean network. Search any two ports to see all the actual routes available and their relative transit times. Still in Beta with...
Weaker Dollar Raises Import Costs, Boosts Export Appeal
"When the dollar falls in value... it takes more of our dollars to buy stuff from abroad." That’s the basic math of a weaker currency: imports cost more, and so do the everyday items with imported parts. The upside is...
Starship V3 Lands Twice,
Two clean soft landings in the Indian Ocean for Starship v3 until we can expect a catch. The rule is still in place. Earliest for a ship catch: Flight 14 👍
China Cuts Shorting Costs, Drops 20% Reserve on Yuan Forwards
China Moves to Tame Yuan Rally by Slashing Shorting Costs—Chinese banks won’t be required to set aside a 20% risk reserve on forward currency trades https://t.co/myGXkMjp6X https://t.co/myGXkMjp6X
Nornickel Forecasts Nickel Surplus, Tight Copper Post‑2025, PGM Rally
Nornickel sees nickel surplus, tighter copper after 2025, and a renewed PGM rally led by investor demand. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/nornickel-nickel-surplus-and-copper.html
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As Paramount Skydance Grabs Warner Bros. and Netflix Bows Out, the Mood Inside All Three: Champagne Toasts vs. ‘Gut Punch’ https://t.co/7WOc11cdK3
Excited for Liz Garbus Murdoch Doc, Proud Contributor
Eager to see @lizgarbus doc on Murdochs - proud to have participated along with other longtime Murdoch chroniclers
New Single‑Diode Model Reduces Solar Cell Recombination Losses
New single-diode model tackles recombination losses in solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/E9EtCiv3Hq
Hollywood Fears Netflix vs Paramount Studio Takeover Showdown
WaxWord: For months Hollywood has been transfixed and horrified by the prospect of either Netflix or Paramount winning the day. On the one hand, the streaming service that has become the most dominant force in the entertainment industry was threatening...
New Model Maps Land‑Efficient U.S. Solar Expansion
New model reveals pathway for land-efficient U.S. solar expansion #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Ybrc0FUtc8
OpenAI Secures Entire 450K‑SF Ellis Campus in Silicon Valley
OpenAI has signed a major office lease in Silicon Valley, taking over the entire five-building Ellis Campus in Mountain View, California. ▫️The deal adds roughly 450K SF to its portfolio. ▫️The campus, previously vacant, is now fully leased. https://t.co/uCAVhxWR83
Schiff Demands Independent Review of Paramount Merger
Sen. Adam Schiff: “What was true for Netflix is still true now for Paramount. The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest studios must be subject to the highest levels of scrutiny, free from White House political influence, to determine...
AER Sets Customer Costs for Basslink Transition
AER sets cost to customers of Basslink, as troubled interconnector transitions to regulated asset #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/T2RMDku5H0 https://t.co/Dxnu3ZDfi8
Journalist Joins Board to Champion AI Accountability and Power Redistribution
So excited to join the board of this phenomenal organization. AI Now has played a defining role in shaping how I understand my work as a journalist: to hold the AI industry accountable and radically reimagine how this technology could...
Biotech IPOs Surge with $400M Offering
New: Generate caps a strong month for #biotech IPOs with $400M offering https://t.co/HzslZOPcwM by @gwendolynawu $GENB $AZN $AMGN #IPO
Israeli‑Indian Weapons Decimated Pakistan Proxy, Yielding Critical Data
100% agree @ShivAroor @AdityaRajKaul Israeli and Israeli-India systems were used to dominate the Pakistan Chinese proxy military during Operation Sindoor. Weapons such as IAI Harop kamikaze drone, Elbit SkyStriker loitering munition (India–Israel production), Rafael SPICE precision-guidance kits, IAI/Elbit Rampage air-to-surface missile,...