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IEA Supports Greece’s Energy Priorities in Paris Meeting
SocialFeb 20, 2026

IEA Supports Greece’s Energy Priorities in Paris Meeting

Great to catch up with Greek Deputy Minister of Energy Nikos Tsafos @ntsafos at our HQ in Paris today about 🇬🇷’s energy priorities & how @IEA can support them I also thanked him for his contributions to ensuring successful outcomes at...

By Fatih Birol
Nearly All U.S. Coal Plants Already Met 2012 Rules
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Nearly All U.S. Coal Plants Already Met 2012 Rules

"Nearly all coal plants in the United States have already met the 2012 requirements by installing new pollution controls, experts said. Many that didn’t make those investments have shuttered." https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/climate/epa-mercury-coal-plants.html

By Akshat Rathi
Chief AI Officer Becomes Essential in Modern Enterprises
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Chief AI Officer Becomes Essential in Modern Enterprises

This new C-suite role is more important than ever in the AI era - here's why https://t.co/5dBV9IFx4d via @ZDNET

By Joe McKendrick
Privacy Sacrificed Under the Pretext of Child Protection
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Privacy Sacrificed Under the Pretext of Child Protection

When are people going to wake up and realize that they're trying to obliterate all privacy in the name of "protecting children"??

By Taylor Lorenz
New Drug Discoveries Target Cancer and Autoimmunity
SocialFeb 20, 2026

New Drug Discoveries Target Cancer and Autoimmunity

Discovering Drugs for Cancer and Autoimmunity. Listen to @Satpathology on The Long Run podcast. Sponsored by @AlphaSenseInc Dash Bio. https://t.co/02keVFdqzj

By Luke Timmerman
Tekever's AR3 EVO: Small UAV, Massive Modular Power
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Tekever's AR3 EVO: Small UAV, Massive Modular Power

Small UAV - with big capabilities - how @Tekever is taking modular #drones to the next level with its AR3 EVO #avgeek #defence https://t.co/9hbPLZEY4l https://t.co/Or8fywIuXn

By Tim Robinson
Paramount Skydance May Up Offer; Netflix Watching
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Paramount Skydance May Up Offer; Netflix Watching

This has been another noisy week in the Warner Bros. sale, and yet it still comes back to the same question. Will Paramount Skydance increase its offer? If it does, by how much? And, will Netflix match?

By Lucas Shaw
I Can Only Imagine 2 Poised for $7‑10M Opening
SocialFeb 20, 2026

I Can Only Imagine 2 Poised for $7‑10M Opening

This weekend, despite new releases, #WutheringHeights & #GOAT should fight among themselves for the #1 at US #BoxOffice, as #Lionsgate faith sequel #ICanOnlyImagine2 grossed $1.8M in total previews (1.3M last SAT early screenings + 475K THU Previews). Back in 2018, #ICanOnlyImagine...

By Luiz Fernando
Philippines Targets 25 GW Renewable Auction by 2035
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Philippines Targets 25 GW Renewable Auction by 2035

Philippines to auction 25 GW of renewables by 2035 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2ctkf8aO3A

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Patrick Söderlund Named Nexon Executive Chairman for Growth
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Patrick Söderlund Named Nexon Executive Chairman for Growth

Nexon said it has appointed Patrick Söderlund as executive chairman of the company. Throughout his career, Söderlund has demonstrated the type of hands-on strategic and creative leadership that is needed to transform Nexon. In this newly created role, he takes...

By Dean Takahashi
Humans Returning to Deep Space Within Two Weeks
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Humans Returning to Deep Space Within Two Weeks

We might be just two weeks from sending humans back into deep space. For 75 percent of the world's population, it will be the first time this has happened in their lifetimes. Can't wait to see it.

By Eric Berger
Real Energy Costs Have Declined Since 1960s
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Real Energy Costs Have Declined Since 1960s

🚨New report from API 🚨: Energy & Inflation 2025 Highlights: - As a share of disposal income, energy expenditures have fallen since 1984 - In inflation adjusted terms, gasoline prices were lower in q4 2025 than in 1976 - Fuel costs have been declining...

By T. Mason Hamilton
Venmo Lags Zelle as Banks Outpace Innovation
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Venmo Lags Zelle as Banks Outpace Innovation

Venmo falls further behind Zelle https://t.co/qIyIwXmCFq "This is a useful tale to counteract some of the doomsaying about banks and innovation. When they try collective action, banks often win, but cooperation doesn’t come naturally." Word. Now do ID. https://t.co/ahiMlNMmux

By Dave Birch
Madrigal Slides as Ex-Novartis Exec Joins Daiichi
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Madrigal Slides as Ex-Novartis Exec Joins Daiichi

Madrigal sees a stock sell-off; ex-Novartis exec heads to Daiichi https://t.co/ymSJ5qY8kq $MDGL $NVS $JNJ $ACIU #biotech

By Ben Fidler
All Satellite-Visible Jet Spots at Jordan Base Fully Occupied
SocialFeb 20, 2026

All Satellite-Visible Jet Spots at Jordan Base Fully Occupied

Every designated tactical jet parking space visible from satellite is taken at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Base is packed and this doesn't include all the shades and shelters we can't see under.

By Tyler Rogoway
Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Transit Tariffs, Saving Agencies
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Transit Tariffs, Saving Agencies

The U.S. Supreme Court just now struck down Trump's tariffs, saying that he overstepped his authority. 🙌 Among other things, this is good news for transit agencies which were faced will big increases in the costs of vehicles. https://www.planetizen.com/news/2025/11/136296-trumps-10-tariff-buses-could-raise-transit-costs-across-north-america

By Darin Givens (ATL Urbanist)
Creatine: Unexpected Longevity Boost Beyond the Gym
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Creatine: Unexpected Longevity Boost Beyond the Gym

Creatine: The Longevity Supplement Hiding in Plain Sight For decades, I dismissed creatine as a "gym bro" supplement. Bodybuilders. Pre-workout shakes. Bigger biceps. Not relevant to a physician focused on metabolic health and longevity. I was wrong. https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/creatine-the-longevity-supplement?r=6er0b

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Nuclear Deterrence Alone Can't Stop Aggression without Conventional Strength
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Nuclear Deterrence Alone Can't Stop Aggression without Conventional Strength

This, by the way, is why I am skeptical that Ukrainian nuclear weapons would have deterred Putin. He thought Ukraine would collapse, not resist. Deterrence usually works, but it is not foolproof and it does not replace a credible conventional...

By Jeffrey Lewis
FAA and EASA Qualify Boeing 777‑9 Simulators for Training
SocialFeb 20, 2026

FAA and EASA Qualify Boeing 777‑9 Simulators for Training

Boeing just announced FAA and EASA have given initial qualification to the 777-9 full flight simulators at Gatwick. Built with CAE, ready for proper pilot training once courseware is signed off. Capt. Gary Mandy called it ‘an important step as...

By Fahad Naim
Most Health Systems Stall Patients' HIPAA Record Rights
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Most Health Systems Stall Patients' HIPAA Record Rights

HIPAA guarantees patients a right to their own medical records. In practice, most health systems require patients to fill out a release-of-information form designed for a different legal purpose; justify why they want their own data; and wait. I sampled...

By Josh Mandel, MD
Starlink Loss Hampers Russian Tank Navigation and Assaults
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Starlink Loss Hampers Russian Tank Navigation and Assaults

There is another interesting consequence of the loss of Starlink. Russian tanks and armored vehicles are often equipped with Starlink and cameras that stream video back to command posts. Because it is usually the first assault for these drivers, they...

By Rob Lee
AI Demand Pushes Tech Giants Toward Real Nuclear Power
SocialFeb 20, 2026

AI Demand Pushes Tech Giants Toward Real Nuclear Power

Tech giants spent years pretending to be "100% renewable," i.e. powered mostly by intermittent solar and wind. Now that they need large amounts of energy to power AI, they're not pretending any longer. Case in point: Meta's major new investments in nuclear...

By Alex Epstein
The Joy of Flying: Pilots Reveal Their Top Satisfaction
SocialFeb 20, 2026

The Joy of Flying: Pilots Reveal Their Top Satisfaction

What’s The Most Satisfying Thing About Being a Pilot? Captains Speaking Episode 27 #aviation #airplane #pilot #pilotsofinstagram #mentourpilot

By Petter (Mentour Pilot)
Banks Fund Old‑school Businesses, Not Modern Ventures—Pitch Right
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Banks Fund Old‑school Businesses, Not Modern Ventures—Pitch Right

Banks won’t lend you money for: – A nightclub – A Shopify store – A crypto token But they’ll trip over themselves to fund: – A plumbing company with 30 years history – A logistics business with 5 contracts – A clinic throwing $500K/year The capital exists. You’re just...

By Josh Li
El Paso Drone Shootdown Underscores Counter‑Drone Implementation Challenges
SocialFeb 20, 2026

El Paso Drone Shootdown Underscores Counter‑Drone Implementation Challenges

New from @BreakingDefense by @michaeldmarrow & @ValerieInsinna: The El Paso shootdown highlights the hard work ahead to safely implement new counter-drone authorities for DoD, DHS, & local agencies. https://t.co/d1WSmDnBAi

By Stacie Pettyjohn
NYT’s SCOTUS Tariff Blog Offers Live Global Coverage
SocialFeb 20, 2026

NYT’s SCOTUS Tariff Blog Offers Live Global Coverage

The @nytimes #SCOTUS tariff decision blog is a thing to behold. Reporting and graphics from around the world --including, of course, Canada. Head over there for your live updates: https://t.co/fO09GrdVlu

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
AI Makes Money Invisible, Predictive, and Automated
SocialFeb 20, 2026

AI Makes Money Invisible, Predictive, and Automated

AI is quietly reshaping our relationship with money. From smarter budgeting and personalized financial advice to embedded finance and real-time credit decisions, AI is changing how we spend, save and invest. As open banking and fintech accelerate, money is becoming more invisible,...

By Spiros Margaris
NASA Eyes March 6 Launch for Artemis 2 After Rehearsal
SocialFeb 20, 2026

NASA Eyes March 6 Launch for Artemis 2 After Rehearsal

NASA says they are targeting March 6 as the earliest launch opportunity for Artemis 2 after yesterday's wet dress rehearsal. Still work ahead, as well as a flight readiness review next week.

By Jeff Foust
AI Additions Void Prior Security Reviews, Spark Compliance Crisis
SocialFeb 20, 2026

AI Additions Void Prior Security Reviews, Spark Compliance Crisis

Your vendors added AI features since their last security review. That means the risk profile you approved is already outdated. @markowitzadam (@DrataHQ , $100M+ ARR) on why AI is creating an entirely new compliance crisis most companies aren't ready for. https://t.co/WzM8x2xm2s

By Omer Khan
Azimuth Orientation Boosts Saudi PV Power Output
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Azimuth Orientation Boosts Saudi PV Power Output

The impact of azimuth angles on PV power production in Saudi Arabia #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/t1PlCU2MUX

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
FERC Drops Western Soft Price Cap, Claims More Power
SocialFeb 20, 2026

FERC Drops Western Soft Price Cap, Claims More Power

The price cap was put in place after market manipulations in 2001 (mostly in CA). FERC says it now has more power to prevent gouging, therefore the cap is no longer needed. FERC Eliminates Western ‘Soft’ Price Cap //www.rtoinsider.com/126212-ferc-eliminates-western-soft-price-cap/

By Meredith Angwin
Netflix: Paramount‑Skydance Deal Lacks DOJ Approval, Misleads Investors
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Netflix: Paramount‑Skydance Deal Lacks DOJ Approval, Misleads Investors

Netflix says Paramount Skydance’s prospective Warner Bros. Discovery takeover has *not* received DOJ approval. “Paramount Skydance continues to mislead stockholders and distract from the facts,” Netflix chief legal officer David Hyman said in a statement https://t.co/NiKkflro8J

By Todd Spangler
Lymphopenia Reversal Won’t Secure Anktiva FDA Approval
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Lymphopenia Reversal Won’t Secure Anktiva FDA Approval

Reversal of lymphopenia is not an acceptable endpoint for Anktiva FDA approval. $IBRX could file but if it did, the application would be rejected.

By Adam Feuerstein
Official TikTok
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Official TikTok

The average number of TikTok’s daily active users in the U.S. remains around 95% of its usership compared to the week of Jan. 19-25, according to Sensor Tower data … But when I asked the ICYMI community how they handled...

By Lia Haberman
Expert Questions Reports of China, Russia Arming Iran
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Expert Questions Reports of China, Russia Arming Iran

Geopolitics expert Alexander Mercouris on Chinese and Russian aid to Iran: “There are all kinds of rumors and reports ... that Iran is receiving important military aid from China and from Russia as it prepares for the conflict with the US.”...

By Steve Hanke
Celebrating 40 Years of Mir with Virtual Reconstruction
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years of Mir with Virtual Reconstruction

40 YEARS AGO TODAY: The USSR launches the 1st element of the Mir orbital complex. To mark the occasion, I am working on the complete virtual reconstruction of the spacecraft, which will be used to illustrate 15 years of Mir's operation:...

By Anatoly Zak
US Gas Dips Below $3 as Supplies Stay Ample
SocialFeb 20, 2026

US Gas Dips Below $3 as Supplies Stay Ample

U.S. gas prices retreat on comfortable stocks Front-month U.S. gas futures prices have slipped below $3 per million British thermal units for the first time in four months as traders become convinced gas will remain plentiful despite record exports. So far, this...

By John Kemp
Pegasus 3 Smashes Original, Nears $300M in Four Days
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Pegasus 3 Smashes Original, Nears $300M in Four Days

In #China’s #BoxOffice, the 15-day long #SpringFestival holiday keeps in full swing on 4th day, as comedy sequel #Pegasus3 beats original #Pegasus’s run in just 4 days, nearing 300M mark thanks to INSANE WOM after grossing another $56.6M on FRI...

By Luiz Fernando
Venezuela's Offshore Gas Stuck Under US Sanctions
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Venezuela's Offshore Gas Stuck Under US Sanctions

Venezuela sits on vast offshore natural gas reserves that could be developed quickly. But NOTHING will happen as long as US sanctions are imposed on Venezuela. It's time to LIFT SANCTIONS. https://t.co/RrlrOxXGDy

By Steve Hanke
Cyborg Islet-Cell Implant Boosts Precision Diabetes Therapy
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Cyborg Islet-Cell Implant Boosts Precision Diabetes Therapy

A cyborg pancreatic islet-cell implant takes the stem cell strategy to a new level of precision and potential future therapy for T1 diabetes @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/gkmsrzU1e4 https://t.co/qgegRPlEIl

By Eric Topol
Kids' Chats Aren't Gambling: Regulation Misconstrues Communication
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Kids' Chats Aren't Gambling: Regulation Misconstrues Communication

Comparing kids messaging other human kids (which is the primary way young ppl use social media) to online gambling and chatbots is dirty work. Speech/communication is fundamentally different than gambling, but you’re trying to conflate the two so you can...

By Taylor Lorenz
Mastering Uncertainty: Transient Advantage in Portfolio Decisions
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Mastering Uncertainty: Transient Advantage in Portfolio Decisions

A little behind the scenes from recording the Profit Streams Podcast with Luke Hohmann, discussing transient advantage and how you manage uncertainty in portfolio decision-making. #Podcasts #TransientAdvantage #profitstreams

By Rita McGrath
Trump 2.0 Boosts Banks, Revives Citi’s Fortunes
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Trump 2.0 Boosts Banks, Revives Citi’s Fortunes

We don’t talk about banks much any more, but Trump 2.0 has been good to them, notably Citi the principal casualty of 2008. More on this and other fascinating topics in the Chartbook Top links today. https://t.co/saPWxJgDju

By Adam Tooze
Iowa House to Vote on Community Solar Bill
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Iowa House to Vote on Community Solar Bill

Iowa House of Representatives set to vote on community solar bill #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/VhUrHU42wr

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Supreme Court Destroys Trump Tariffs, Supply Chains Reset
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Supreme Court Destroys Trump Tariffs, Supply Chains Reset

With the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs, how will supply chains and logistics reset?

By Tom Craig
SCOTUS Issues 6-3 Ruling Against Administration on Tariffs
SocialFeb 20, 2026

SCOTUS Issues 6-3 Ruling Against Administration on Tariffs

1/ We have the #tariffs opinion from #SCOTUS. Bottom line: a 6-3 loss for the administration. LINK to opinion: https://t.co/ITOB5aymTt

By David Lat
Iridium's Certus Trials Aim to Disrupt Aviation Safety
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Iridium's Certus Trials Aim to Disrupt Aviation Safety

Iridium sees an opportunity to ‘disrupt the status quo’ in aviation now that its next-generation Certus satcom service is undergoing flight trials to support aircraft safety services and its joint venture partner Aireon is pursuing space-based VHF. https://t.co/0ZuGYpAleV

By Mary Kirby
Supreme Court Blocks Key Tariff Components, Administration Must Seek Alternatives
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Key Tariff Components, Administration Must Seek Alternatives

Update on US tariffs: The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 against components of the administration's tariff policy. The ball is now in the administration’s court—specifically the willingness and ability to impose tariffs under alternative legal authorities. #economy #tariffs #markets

By Mohamed El‑Erian
Conservatives Embrace Carbon
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Conservatives Embrace Carbon

Very interesting that Thomas, Alito, and Kav would sign up for carbon border adjustments under the President's emergency authority. Key question is whether the liberal wing can find space between tariffs and carbon border adjustments. https://t.co/TyTuDsECLC

By Ari Peskoe