Overview
Thirty nine posts stood out. Politics, housing, AI updates, civic reform, sport, music, and plenty of internet flavour. Here’s the quick tour.
The big picture
White House floats 50 year mortgages
Trump signalled support for ultra long home loans to lower monthly payments for first time buyers. Critics warn about lifetime debt, pointing to Japan’s bubble era experiments.
🔗 https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/1987229784686969202Musk: Grok upgrades
Grok-4-fast shows big jumps in completion rates on reasoning and non reasoning tests after prompt updates. Faster, more capable, broader use cases.
🔗 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1987065437117686101Community take on Grok-4-Fast
Users recommend mixing Grok4 Heavy, Grok-4-Fast and Grok-Code-Fast-1 for coding, citing the new scores and strong latency.
🔗 https://x.com/tetsuoai/status/1987128602211864980Duplicate update, same headline
Another pointer to the Grok improvements, reinforcing the gains noted above.
🔗 https://x.com/elonmusk/status/198706543711768610130 vs 50 year mortgage maths
Thread breaks down payments and total cost at 6 percent on 400k. Debate centres on flexibility vs lifetime interest.
🔗 https://x.com/TheChiefNerd/status/1987268293242052659Walkability culture clash
A short US walk can still be hard without pavements or safe crossings. The post riffs on pharmacy access and design that ignores pedestrians.
🔗 https://x.com/BeatrizGietner/status/1987088029669118462Model combos and pricing notes
More detail on Grok-4-Fast features, long context, multimodal input and suggested workflows for code.
🔗 https://x.com/tetsuoai/status/1987128602211864980Grok on your lock screen
New iOS widget gives one tap access. Android users ask for parity.
🔗 https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1987067471593869535Nigeria rights thread resurfaces
Old clip of DSS re arresting Sowore in court recirculates as his case drags on, sparking a wider look at rule of law.
🔗 https://x.com/Nedumcity_/status/1987047993795559657Lock screen widget again
Second post spreading the same iOS tip, numbers climbing fast.
🔗 https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1987067471593869535DOGE: contract cuts
Department of Government Efficiency says 67 contracts trimmed or ended, with headline savings and a focus on obscure spend.
🔗 https://x.com/DOGE/status/1987181875077501009Isaacman thanks supporters
After being renominated as NASA Administrator, Jared posts a set of personal photos and a short note of gratitude.
🔗 https://x.com/rookisaacman/status/1987136369676730551Andreessen riffs on AI ethics
Shares the Pope’s call to build with conscience, adds a meme reminder about what happens when ethics go missing.
🔗 https://x.com/pmarca/status/1987062194488680674Roemmele on Grok’s 2M context
Long context unlocks single prompt analysis of large docs and codebases, with speed to match.
🔗 https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/1987222897174380719Wizkid and the Grammys
Recording Academy note says Wizkid did not submit this cycle, while praising his impact. Fans debate art vs awards.
🔗 https://x.com/Lifeiseazii/status/1987116931862716591Snake, not witchcraft
A follower hits a ball python with a bike, calls a conservationist, the snake is saved. Education changes outcomes.
🔗 https://x.com/arojinle1/status/1987122479530225826Why GTA 6 takes time
RDR2’s fully volumetric clouds, in a game without flight, show Rockstar’s obsession with detail.
🔗 https://x.com/SynthPotato/status/1987131829049032824Family maths
Each new child adds a web of relationships, not just one link. A neat little graph makes the point.
🔗 https://x.com/simonsarris/status/1987142324858572910Julián Álvarez on tattoos
Says he was the only player without ink in a recent Argentina camp, credits his dad’s rules, keeps it simple by choice.
🔗 https://x.com/TouchlineX/status/1987148918979756219X as a full time job
Call to say hello and network floods the replies with intros and follow backs.
🔗 https://x.com/madamayo_/status/1987080148177264756Chips for robots, not racks
Tesla engineer notes datacentre GPUs fail more than people think, while robots need rugged, reliable silicon in the wild.
🔗 https://x.com/YunTaTsai1/status/1987200430938456068GTA nostalgia meme
Old headline calling GTA 6 for 2020 gets reposted for laughs after the latest delay news.
🔗 https://x.com/GTASixInfo/status/1987061228594995407Andreessen post again
Another share of the Pope’s AI ethics note with the same meme, still getting chuckles.
🔗 https://x.com/pmarca/status/1987062194488680674Creator earnings in Nigeria
Poster says they made millions of naira from X through posts and promos, thanks followers.
🔗 https://x.com/john322226/status/1987103655485378662Davido’s Cullinan joke
Banter about luxury cars and keyless entry keeps the 30BG timeline lively.
🔗 https://x.com/Chris_vvx/status/1987131150247010556Mini Messi vibes
Clip of a 13 year old La Masia left footer draws Messi comparisons, fans beg Barça not to waste him.
🔗 https://x.com/UtdXQueku/status/1987039936592085254Speech at work, Google edition
Ex DeepMind now at xAI wonders if Google will handle internal debate better than in past flashpoints.
🔗 https://x.com/TobyPhln/status/1987055540124479548Scoreline giveaway
Predict the Spurs vs United result for a cash prize. It finished 2 2, many replies hit the draw.
🔗 https://x.com/Pinovibes/status/1987074527080423614Couple banter goes viral
Lighthearted Pidgin exchange about being teased by your partner, comments pile in with more jokes.
🔗 https://x.com/_DebbieOA/status/1987089395040526659Grow your account, say hello
Another networking prompt, more follow back culture, more reach.
🔗 https://x.com/ahdebee/status/1987037834830598532Colourism debate
Old clip used to defend singer FAVE against bleaching claims, with replies arguing filters vs lighting.
🔗 https://x.com/_VALKlNG/status/1987094820674851091NEW AGE TONIGHT
School meme about teachers swapping Snapchat with parents lands because it feels a bit too real.
🔗 https://x.com/Gilmoorre/status/1987131573842423919Drag them early
Nigerian fans suggest starting the online grilling of the Super Eagles four days before the playoff. Rituals matter.
🔗 https://x.com/UnkleAyo/status/1987056041134309640Chelsea believers
Post strings together results that help Chelsea’s table position and tells fans to believe.
🔗 https://x.com/elIisburner/status/1987133906114544112Arsenal meme backfires
Skit about no shots on target ages badly when Sunderland score twice. Fans claim the jinx.
🔗 https://x.com/iamremote_/status/1987147220798394417Friedberg on populism
Quips about slogans while noting talk of the US taking equity in drug firms in exchange for price moves.
🔗 https://x.com/friedberg/status/1987148901053571282Grown up drift
Photo of a cosy family night prompts thousands to share how cousins stopped talking as adults, and how to fix it.
🔗 https://x.com/Ihyfinnn/status/1987155706001215627United sub debate
Poster says standards drop when Ugarte comes on. Late equaliser from Spurs fuels the argument.
🔗 https://x.com/WelBeast/status/1987161621043814568
Why it matters
Housing fixes are getting bolder, but long loans come with trade offs that last beyond a career.
Grok’s upgrades and 2M context keep the heat on rivals, and show how prompt design can move real numbers.
Contract scrutiny and culture debates are back in the feed, from Washington to Big Tech.
Football and pop culture continue to anchor the day, pulling huge engagement and setting the mood.
