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AI Wristband Reads Muscles, Directs Robots Like Hands
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI Wristband Reads Muscles, Directs Robots Like Hands

MIT engineers built an AI wristband that controls robots by reading your hand muscles. It works by using an ultrasound to capture images of the muscles and tendons in your wrist. An AI algorithm then translates those images into the exact position...

By Rowan Cheung
Oil Drop Boosts Truckers' Margins, Spot Rates Unchanged
SocialApr 17, 2026

Oil Drop Boosts Truckers' Margins, Spot Rates Unchanged

Oil is collapsing, now down to $79 a barrel on crude. This will provide overnight relief to any motor carrier that is on wholesale or cost plus deals with the truckstops. But is unlikely to change trucking spot rates because...

By Craig Fuller
Secure Genuine Champion Buy‑in Before Launching Digital Health
SocialApr 17, 2026

Secure Genuine Champion Buy‑in Before Launching Digital Health

The Digital Health implementation almost blew up in our face as the Department Chief walked out in frustration halfway through our Kick Off meeting. With 20+ stakeholders watching, it couldn't have gone any worse. We had gotten brought into a health...

By Joshua Liu, MD
Third‑Party Risks Cause Over One‑Third of Breaches
SocialApr 17, 2026

Third‑Party Risks Cause Over One‑Third of Breaches

Over 35% of data breaches are caused by vendors or partners, not internal failures. As threats spread globally, third-party risk is growing. Security is only as strong as the weakest link. https://t.co/e3kXTsRA5f

By Cristina Dolan
Paid Ads Can Scale to $50K MRR Fast
SocialApr 17, 2026

Paid Ads Can Scale to $50K MRR Fast

$0 to $50K MRR in 12 months. Team of 5. No content marketing. No complex funnels. Just PPC. Karel Papik says most founders dismiss paid ads too early. https://t.co/cYWDvmOcGB

By Omer Khan
Anemia May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk Alongside P‑tau217
SocialApr 17, 2026

Anemia May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk Alongside P‑tau217

In evaluating p-tau217 and other biomarkers for risk of Alzheimer's disease, keep an eye on anemia, which may add to the risk, as seen in this new report https://t.co/ezbcLr4HIf https://t.co/TOKLRVBM4f

By Eric Topol
Base44 Launches Figma2Base, Delivering Full Visual Control
SocialApr 17, 2026

Base44 Launches Figma2Base, Delivering Full Visual Control

Base44 just dropped: > Figma2Base > Themes > Asset Library > Visual Editor > Mobile Editor Every piece of the "full visual control" puzzle is shipped together. Try Figma2Base at https://t.co/1LpRSTC01G

By Chase Dimond
Tombstone AZ Shows High‑grade Oxide Hits, Ideal for Heap Leach
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tombstone AZ Shows High‑grade Oxide Hits, Ideal for Heap Leach

$AZT.V Tombstone, AZ hits: 107.9m @ 0.62 g/t Au + 24.8 g/t Ag (Westside) & 112.5m @ 0.48 g/t Au + 12.6 g/t Ag (Contention). Expanding oxide zones perfect for open-pit heap leach. $AZZTF @AztecMinerals

By Jeb Handwerger
Oil Dip to $60 Could Lift S&P 10%
SocialApr 17, 2026

Oil Dip to $60 Could Lift S&P 10%

While oil gurus and geopolitical experts were opining with confidence on the potential outcomes we said we don't know shit. Here is our DSR from 3/22. https://t.co/268Hkj6EKA Herein we just considered scenarios and how they play out in macro based...

By Andy Constan
Anthropic CEO to Discuss Pentagon Dispute with White House
SocialApr 17, 2026

Anthropic CEO to Discuss Pentagon Dispute with White House

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports - https://t.co/JeVknmFC2Q

By Paul Triolo
Low Thursday Volume Signals Weekend Struggle for The Mummy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Low Thursday Volume Signals Weekend Struggle for The Mummy

Just $1.5M THU night for #LeeCroninsTheMummy as this is going to STRUGGLE over the weekend I took it at $14M last night on #MMT🌕 but that might be too high https://t.co/YJYOlUkICD

By Erick Weber
US‑Iran Deal Nears: Stockpile Trade, 5‑Year
SocialApr 17, 2026

US‑Iran Deal Nears: Stockpile Trade, 5‑Year

the outlines of a us-iran deal are taking shape/getting closer. the us wants iran's enriched uranium stockpile and a 20-year moratorium on enrichment. iran is offering stockpile plus 5 years, wants $20 billion in frozen funds released plus sanctions relief.

By Ian Bremmer
Human‑scale Data Aims to Close Drug Trial Gap
SocialApr 17, 2026

Human‑scale Data Aims to Close Drug Trial Gap

90% of drugs that enter clinical trials fail. A big part of why: the models they're based on weren't trained on human biology. Mouse data, non-representative cell lines, sparse perturbation coverage. The gap between in silico predictions and what actually happens...

By John Cumbers
Jones Day Backs Easement Syndication; Appellate Review Awaited
SocialApr 17, 2026

Jones Day Backs Easement Syndication; Appellate Review Awaited

I am impressed that Jones Day managed to come up with anything that supports the easement syndication industry's view of the world. I am looking forward to see what the appellate court makes of it. https://t.co/8UkCT0NPy7

By Peter Reilly
Unwarranted $13 Oil Drop Likely Manipulation, Prices Set to Rebound
SocialApr 17, 2026

Unwarranted $13 Oil Drop Likely Manipulation, Prices Set to Rebound

🪔🩸The current $13 decline in oil prices is unwarranted and appears to be pure market manipulation with the announcement being made ahead of the market open. Fundamentals haven’t changed meaningfully since yesterday. Expect oil prices to recover soon

By Anas Alhajji
XPO Marks Final Surge Before Co‑Packaged Optics Dominate
SocialApr 17, 2026

XPO Marks Final Surge Before Co‑Packaged Optics Dominate

Don’t count pluggable optics out just yet in the datacenter. XPO looks like the last hurrah before co-packaged optics takes over. $ANET $NVDA $AVGO https://t.co/HDdUEtWkup

By Timothy Prickett Morgan
Unclear US Blockade Complicates Iran's Hormuz Ceasefire Limits
SocialApr 17, 2026

Unclear US Blockade Complicates Iran's Hormuz Ceasefire Limits

So, are we just back to Iran's 10-15 Hormuz ceasefire Hormuz crossing limit of last week, now with the added US blockade? Or something more? These tweet-length statements are killing me with the lack of detail.

By Rory Johnston
411k FHA Borrowers Face Equity Risk in Weak Markets
SocialApr 17, 2026

411k FHA Borrowers Face Equity Risk in Weak Markets

Doing a little more deep dive on FHA borrowers. How many people are "at risk" with low or negative equity and higher mortgage rates? About 411,000 since mid-2022. Many of the biggest FHA markets, like Phoenix and Houston, have had the...

By Mike Simonsen
Gut Microbiome Predicts Melanoma Recurrence Post-Immunotherapy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Gut Microbiome Predicts Melanoma Recurrence Post-Immunotherapy

Gut microbiome markers predict recurrence of cancer after immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma @CellCellPress https://t.co/k5YuNnqfvt https://t.co/9UbuNAcYJh

By Eric Topol
AT&T Leads as Top Buyer for NextNav, Shares up 24%
SocialApr 17, 2026

AT&T Leads as Top Buyer for NextNav, Shares up 24%

"with AT&T the most logical fit, but SpaceX and Verizon Communications are also credible buyers of NextNav" NextNav shares have gained nearly 24% so far this year, https://t.co/FXVYWITgRW

By Mike Dano
Lilly's Obesity Pill Gains Momentum; OpenAI Launches Discovery Tool
SocialApr 17, 2026

Lilly's Obesity Pill Gains Momentum; OpenAI Launches Discovery Tool

Lilly’s obesity pill off to a strong start; OpenAI debuts new drug discovery tool https://t.co/upwygATKAv $LLY $GILD $JANX #biotech

By Ben Fidler
U.S. Imports More Crude yet Remains Net Petroleum Exporter
SocialApr 17, 2026

U.S. Imports More Crude yet Remains Net Petroleum Exporter

GUIDE: U.S. crude oil and petroleum product trade balances. The United States is BOTH a major importer and exporter of crude oil and petroleum products. These trade patterns allow the U.S. system to balance. But the devil, as always, is in...

By T. Mason Hamilton
US Measles Cases Surge to 2026 Record High
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Measles Cases Surge to 2026 Record High

#Measles: Confirmed cases in the US have hit 1748 so far this year. All but 10 are infections contracted in the US. For some context: In the first 3.5 months, 2026 has racked up 76% of the cases accrued in all...

By Helen Branswell
Housing Hope Delayed One Year, Still On Track
SocialApr 17, 2026

Housing Hope Delayed One Year, Still On Track

Good housing read from @conorsen. Housing hope delayed a year but not totally derailed feels about right. https://t.co/3R3f8NDfvG

By Rick Palacios Jr.
Project Progressing; Build-to-Rent Updates Coming Soon
SocialApr 17, 2026

Project Progressing; Build-to-Rent Updates Coming Soon

Still working on this. But it’s coming together 🏆 Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent

By Chase Calhoun
Intel's Revival Would Boost Biden, Trump, Industrial Policy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Intel's Revival Would Boost Biden, Trump, Industrial Policy

If Intel turns around it will be an incredible success story for Biden/Trump and industrial policy. https://t.co/8hNrsePZVO

By Matt Stoller
Interferon Pathway Drives Inflammaging, Offers Epigenetic Target
SocialApr 17, 2026

Interferon Pathway Drives Inflammaging, Offers Epigenetic Target

We've known inflammaging is a big part of why the human aging process accelerates. Now the interferon pathway is invoked as having a causal role (via epigenetics) and potential for targeting https://t.co/0Di0xiLGyy

By Eric Topol
Questioning War Experts' Predictions on U.S.-Iran Escalation
SocialApr 17, 2026

Questioning War Experts' Predictions on U.S.-Iran Escalation

You mean maybe all the “experts”everyone rushed out on every podcast or show possible about the U.S. in an unstoppable escalation trap, Iran becoming a super power, the U.S. not able to do anything about the Strait of Hormuz without...

By John Spencer
Stopping Meds Causes Rebound, Not
SocialApr 17, 2026

Stopping Meds Causes Rebound, Not

You gain weight back after stopping a GLP-1 that means it’s bad. I guess my thyroid medicine is bad because if I stop it my thyroid levels will be nothing anymore and I’ll feel terrible.

By Spencer Nadolsky, DO
Navy’s Civilian‑manned Sealift Keeps Fleets Fed, Fueled
SocialApr 17, 2026

Navy’s Civilian‑manned Sealift Keeps Fleets Fed, Fueled

🚨NAVY LOGISTICS 🚨 Everyone seems concerned that the @usnavy ships in the Arabian Sea - carrier Abraham Lincoln stike group, 3-ship amphibious group based on Tripoli, and a surface action group centered on approximately 8 destroyers - are running low on...

By Sal Mercogliano
US Military Embraces AI, Transforming Warfighter Readiness
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Military Embraces AI, Transforming Warfighter Readiness

lots of non-generative AI uses cases being woven into the fabric of the department of war of the united states of america. fair use and training AI is assumed.

By Andrew Arruda
EU Explores NATO‑style Defense Guarantees Independent of US
SocialApr 17, 2026

EU Explores NATO‑style Defense Guarantees Independent of US

EU to test NATO-style defense guarantees to operate without the US https://t.co/rmQb4TcWDp via @AfPalasciano https://t.co/988W9d49p3

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Pentagon Partners with Automakers to Boost Weapons Output
SocialApr 17, 2026

Pentagon Partners with Automakers to Boost Weapons Output

The WSJ reports that Pentagon officials have held talks with Ford, GE Aerospace, Oshkosh, and General Motors to INCREASE production of munitions and weapons. In the US, the military-industrial complex runs the show. https://t.co/0uzkM2NGmE

By Steve Hanke
Brands Shift to Advocacy-Driven Creator Partnerships
SocialApr 17, 2026

Brands Shift to Advocacy-Driven Creator Partnerships

I chatted with @gilliannivy for @adage on why we’re seeing a lot of brands launch more advocacy based creator programs.

By Lindsey Gamble
Singapore Adds 504 MW Solar Capacity in 2025
SocialApr 17, 2026

Singapore Adds 504 MW Solar Capacity in 2025

Singapore installs 504 MW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/S0cx3XfOSF https://t.co/fZLScUnC77

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data‑center Delays Jeopardize US AI Expansion
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data‑center Delays Jeopardize US AI Expansion

Data centre delays threaten to choke AI expansion Almost 40% of such builds in US risk hold-ups, including projects tied to Microsoft and OpenAI $NBIS $CRWV https://t.co/6uooabWhYh

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Anthropic to Quadruple London Staff Amid US Tensions
SocialApr 17, 2026

Anthropic to Quadruple London Staff Amid US Tensions

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person head count in London. https://t.co/EDUGMd1bgO

By Paul Triolo
High Earners Cut Taxes with Short‑Term Rental Strategy
SocialApr 17, 2026

High Earners Cut Taxes with Short‑Term Rental Strategy

If you made six figures at your W2 last year and still felt personally victimized by your tax bill… Just know you’re just playing a game no one taught you how to win. One of the only ways W2 high...

By Olivia Tati
Tariffs and Conflict Reveal Hidden Supply Chain Risks
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tariffs and Conflict Reveal Hidden Supply Chain Risks

"U.S. aluminum tariffs and the Iran war—a case study in unintended supply chain vulnerability" https://t.co/UuDRjms7S6 https://t.co/oZgTAVHOS4

By Scott Lincicome
CFTC's Inaction May Undermine Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits
SocialApr 17, 2026

CFTC's Inaction May Undermine Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits

Rule 40.11 is a major problem. I wrote this nearly one year ago. "CFTC’s Failure To Enforce ‘Gaming’ Contract Ban Could Still Upend Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits" https://t.co/hFQ1ejhfoB

By Daniel Wallach
1971 REIT IPO Thrived Without Full‑Time Employees
SocialApr 17, 2026

1971 REIT IPO Thrived Without Full‑Time Employees

The story of Terry Considine's first REIT IPO in 1971 is incredible: "The preliminary prospectus identified a particular risk that the company had no full-time employees, and would not until ... Mr. Constantine graduated from law school. So that notwithstanding that...

By Jay Parsons
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts New Music Live on Apple Music
SocialApr 17, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo Debuts New Music Live on Apple Music

9am LA time.. @oliviarodrigo will be on the radio show to chat about her new music. Tune in live and free on @AppleMusic to hear it first: https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06

By Zane Lowe
Competition and Privacy Law Clash over Micro‑targeted Ads
SocialApr 17, 2026

Competition and Privacy Law Clash over Micro‑targeted Ads

Reason number five thousand two hundred and twenty three why enforcement of competition laws and privacy laws overlap in a digital world. Especially with Google and Meta. Their biz is microtargeted mostly performance based ads delivered based on unprecedented...

By Jason Kint
Trump Claims Iran Clearing Hormuz Sea Mines
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump Claims Iran Clearing Hormuz Sea Mines

US President Donald Trump says Iran is "removing" all sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz

By Javier Blas
Netflix CEO Downplays Nielsen Viewership Metric Shift
SocialApr 17, 2026

Netflix CEO Downplays Nielsen Viewership Metric Shift

On yesterday’s Netflix earnings call, CEO Greg Peters addressed my scoop on Nielsen’s now-delayed methodological change that would depress NFLX’s share of total TV viewership. Peters: ok but that doesn’t change how people are really watching TV and it won’t affect...

By Patrick Coffee
Meta Ad Performance Spirals Into Unpredictable ROAS Volatility
SocialApr 17, 2026

Meta Ad Performance Spirals Into Unpredictable ROAS Volatility

I have to go back years to remember the last time Meta was this volatile & felt like someone pushed a ROAS button randomly every few days. been digging through a couple of accounts and some of the best adsets...

By Gil David
WTI Oil Slides Below $90, Approaching $78 Benchmark
SocialApr 17, 2026

WTI Oil Slides Below $90, Approaching $78 Benchmark

WTI oil back below $90 and nearing the key Landman Billy Bob benchmark: $78 https://t.co/9eqlZpaiPw

By Trung Phan
Revo 3 Bridges Demo‑to‑Real Gap with 21‑DOF Dexterous Hand
SocialApr 17, 2026

Revo 3 Bridges Demo‑to‑Real Gap with 21‑DOF Dexterous Hand

Most robotic systems perform well in demos but struggle in real-world deployment. BrainCo Revo 3 is designed to close that gap. With 21 active degrees of freedom supporting complex manipulation, it also offers 12-80V wide voltage compatibilityt, multiple communication protocols, and seamless integration...

By Hasan Toor
Never Trust Oil Price Forecasts, They’re Always Wrong
SocialApr 17, 2026

Never Trust Oil Price Forecasts, They’re Always Wrong

Just to be safe I'm going to assume every time an energy analyst predicts $200/barrel oil they will be wrong for all of eternity

By Ben Carlson