"I have a very poor brain. I read a lot though." — R. Gere
Energy crisis surpasses 1970s oil shocks and the Ukraine war combined, IEA warns
Day 24 of the Iran conflict brought another escalation Tuesday: Iran fired missiles at Israel after warning President Trump they had "special plans" for him overnight. The exchange came hours after Trump announced progress on nuclear talks with Tehran — claims Iran promptly denied through state media.
The International Energy Agency's chief warned the energy disruption now exceeds the combined effect of the 1970s oil crises and the Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have reportedly joined the allied side, sending oil up 4% in a single session. South Korea is asking its top 50 energy consumers to cut usage and restarting five nuclear reactors by May.
Trump initially threatened to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, then postponed the attacks for five days — sending stocks soaring and oil briefly dropping. But Tehran rejected any talks, and here we are.
Forty-two boats descended on the Florida Yacht Club March 13–15 for the 2026 J/24 Midwinter Championship, and by all accounts the event delivered: nine races over three days, tight competition, and what organizers called "memorable shoreside hospitality." The J/24 remains one of the most popular one-design keelboats in North America.
Across the Atlantic, the Golden Globe Race — the nostalgia-soaked solo circumnavigation recreating the 1968 Sunday Times event — is preparing for its third edition. It's the race where ambition meets a 33-foot ketch and zero modern electronics. Godspeed to all involved.
The Volunteer State's 2026 candidate lists are finalized after the Secretary of State's filing deadline. But three Knox County candidates have been disqualified under new Tennessee Republican Party standards — with an appeal deadline of March 5.
The State Senate passed the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act," encouraging schools to teach religion's impact on U.S. history. Meanwhile, one lawmaker is using official communications funds for constituent outreach ahead of a congressional run.
SailGP's 2026 season spans 13 events across six continents, from Perth in January to Abu Dhabi in November. The hydrofoil catamarans continue to push the speed envelope. Australia and New Zealand remain the teams to beat.
The Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act cleared the State Senate, recommending that public schools explore the influence of religion on American history. Critics call it a veiled push toward a particular viewpoint; supporters say it's long overdue.