Dr. Bulent Erenay
@bulenterenay.bsky.social
Dad to 3 wonderful kids, husband, son, brother... friend.
Researcher specializing in supply chain and aviation.
Teacher, professor, engineer.
Sharing thoughts here in my personal capacity.
Researcher specializing in supply chain and aviation.
Teacher, professor, engineer.
Sharing thoughts here in my personal capacity.
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:34 AM
+1 as a supporter of a similar ban
Since Australia this month barred children under 16 from using social media, parents around the world have been debating whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.
Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
+1 as a supporter of a similar ban
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Many older Americans who are comfortable financially see their children struggling to achieve economic stability on.wsj.com/4qsoSjJ
The Economy That’s Great for Parents, Lousy for Their Grown-Up Kids
Many older Americans are financially comfortable, but they worry their adult children won’t achieve the same kind of economic stability.
on.wsj.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Many older Americans who are comfortable financially see their children struggling to achieve economic stability on.wsj.com/4qsoSjJ
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How often do you change settings on ChatGPT? Did you even know you could change the settings? Here are six you might want to look at. on.wsj.com/3Yaulj2
6 ChatGPT Settings You Should Consider Changing
A few tweaks can improve your chatbot experience
on.wsj.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
How often do you change settings on ChatGPT? Did you even know you could change the settings? Here are six you might want to look at. on.wsj.com/3Yaulj2
It shouldn’t be this easy for politics to derail an entire industry. Offshore wind projects require years of planning, investment, & long-term contracts. Governments can’t just flip a switch and expect companies to walk away overnight without consequences. #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #PolicyStability
The sweeping move aims at hobbling one of the president’s least favorite industries.
Trump Administration Halts All Offshore Wind Projects
The Interior Department cited “national security risks” as it paused the federal leases for five projects in the works from Massachusetts to Virginia.
on.wsj.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It shouldn’t be this easy for politics to derail an entire industry. Offshore wind projects require years of planning, investment, & long-term contracts. Governments can’t just flip a switch and expect companies to walk away overnight without consequences. #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #PolicyStability
True kindness indeed…
I always tell my students—what we do in class is important, but it’s not the most important thing in your life. If life happens and you need support, just talk to me. We’ll find a solution together.
I always tell my students—what we do in class is important, but it’s not the most important thing in your life. If life happens and you need support, just talk to me. We’ll find a solution together.
In 2015, my mom went into hospice during finals. It was my senior fall at Wellesley. I was taking five classes (two P/F, thank goodness), and I had never been more on top of my game. I had finished the work for two of my classes before the week had even begun.
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM
True kindness indeed…
I always tell my students—what we do in class is important, but it’s not the most important thing in your life. If life happens and you need support, just talk to me. We’ll find a solution together.
I always tell my students—what we do in class is important, but it’s not the most important thing in your life. If life happens and you need support, just talk to me. We’ll find a solution together.
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The attack on a Hanukkah celebration shocked the world, but the extraordinary acts of bravery heartened many in Australia and beyond.
Bondi Beach Heroes Show Why Everyday People Run Toward Danger
The world was transfixed by stories of bystanders trying to stop the gunmen. But ordinary people often respond to such violence with bravery.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The attack on a Hanukkah celebration shocked the world, but the extraordinary acts of bravery heartened many in Australia and beyond.
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Costco shelves have a bit more health and beauty products and fewer Christmas trees and toys this holiday season.
The big retailer has selectively adjusted its product lineup in an effort to keep prices low for consumers while it navigates tariffs that have hit some holiday goods.
The big retailer has selectively adjusted its product lineup in an effort to keep prices low for consumers while it navigates tariffs that have hit some holiday goods.
How Tariffs Are Changing Up Costco’s Shelves
The retailer has adjusted its product assortment to keep prices low for its shoppers.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Costco shelves have a bit more health and beauty products and fewer Christmas trees and toys this holiday season.
The big retailer has selectively adjusted its product lineup in an effort to keep prices low for consumers while it navigates tariffs that have hit some holiday goods.
The big retailer has selectively adjusted its product lineup in an effort to keep prices low for consumers while it navigates tariffs that have hit some holiday goods.
Tbh I am surprised that happened in Harvard, otherwise it happens all the time, in industry and academia alike.
The Harvard Medical School affiliate will pay $15 million to resolve allegations that its researchers misrepresented images and data in several studies. on.wsj.com/3YiWhBr
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to Pay $15 Million to Settle Fraud Allegations
The Harvard Medical School affiliate will pay $15 million to resolve allegations that its researchers misrepresented images and data in several studies.
on.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tbh I am surprised that happened in Harvard, otherwise it happens all the time, in industry and academia alike.
This madness is unique to us and I continue to be disappointed by the lack of inaction from all of the “authorities “ after all these massacres year after year…
#BrownUniversity #schoolshooting
#BrownUniversity #schoolshooting
A shooter at Brown University left two people dead. The gunman remained at large.
Breaking | Police Search for Suspect After 2 Killed, 8 Injured in Brown University Shooting
The school says an active shooter was reported and has told students and staff to shelter in place.
on.wsj.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This madness is unique to us and I continue to be disappointed by the lack of inaction from all of the “authorities “ after all these massacres year after year…
#BrownUniversity #schoolshooting
#BrownUniversity #schoolshooting
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers take on seasonal jobs during the holidays. This year those jobs look harder to come by.
Job Seekers Stare Down a Gloomy Holiday Hiring Season
Large companies say they are likely to add far fewer seasonal workers than in other recent years.
on.wsj.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Every year, hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers take on seasonal jobs during the holidays. This year those jobs look harder to come by.
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The 40-hour workweek is so firmly embedded in American culture that we take it as a given. But for much of the country’s history, it was a pipe dream.
How Did We Get a 40-Hour Workweek and Has It Had Its Day?
The eight-hour workday has its roots in the 1860s. But it didn’t catch on for a many decades after that.
on.wsj.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The 40-hour workweek is so firmly embedded in American culture that we take it as a given. But for much of the country’s history, it was a pipe dream.
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President Trump said he will block federal food aid funding until Democrats vote to reopen the government, despite a court order directing his administration to use emergency funds to make payments during the shutdown.
Trump Threatens to Block SNAP Payments During Shutdown
A judge last week ordered the government to use emergency funds for food-assistance benefits, which were set to be suspended in November.
on.wsj.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
President Trump said he will block federal food aid funding until Democrats vote to reopen the government, despite a court order directing his administration to use emergency funds to make payments during the shutdown.
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Calling all ensemble forecast system enthusiasts! The State of Texas is funding development of a new ensemble prediction system (100 members, 2km grid spacing) with an embedded WoFS interface, to be developed at Texas Tech! Passing along 3 open research scientist positions towards that development:
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Calling all ensemble forecast system enthusiasts! The State of Texas is funding development of a new ensemble prediction system (100 members, 2km grid spacing) with an embedded WoFS interface, to be developed at Texas Tech! Passing along 3 open research scientist positions towards that development:
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LSU will spend more money paying off a fired coach than it did on merit scholarships last year.
October 27, 2025 at 2:21 AM
LSU will spend more money paying off a fired coach than it did on merit scholarships last year.
From our little garden.
September 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
From our little garden.
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Walmart executives aren’t sugarcoating the message: Artificial intelligence will wipe out some jobs and reshape its workforce.
Walmart CEO Issues Wake-Up Call: ‘AI Is Going to Change Literally Every Job’
The country’s largest private employer says its head count will stay flat over the next three years, despite plans to grow, as AI eliminates some roles and transforms others.
on.wsj.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Walmart executives aren’t sugarcoating the message: Artificial intelligence will wipe out some jobs and reshape its workforce.
September 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
September 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
September 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
September 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Good morning!
Sunrise was a stunner today, with dolphins (see next video).
For the full 5-minutes #OceanDevotion, watch here: youtu.be/oaxF202wmJU?...
Good morning!
Sunrise was a stunner today, with dolphins (see next video).
For the full 5-minutes #OceanDevotion, watch here: youtu.be/oaxF202wmJU?...
September 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Good morning!
Sunrise was a stunner today, with dolphins (see next video).
For the full 5-minutes #OceanDevotion, watch here: youtu.be/oaxF202wmJU?...
Good morning!
Sunrise was a stunner today, with dolphins (see next video).
For the full 5-minutes #OceanDevotion, watch here: youtu.be/oaxF202wmJU?...
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With more than half the calories in Americans’ daily diets coming from highly processed foods, researchers say making even small cutbacks will benefit your health.
Ditching Ultraprocessed Foods Can Be Hard. Here’s Where to Start.
With more than half the calories in Americans’ daily diets coming from highly processed foods, researchers say making even small cutbacks will benefit your health.
on.wsj.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
With more than half the calories in Americans’ daily diets coming from highly processed foods, researchers say making even small cutbacks will benefit your health.
Instead of taking the stand and debating with Kirk, the young man resorted to a horrific attack.
The direction US heading re free speech is troubling.
Leaders at all sides of the political and social spectrum should take the lead to a more tolerant society that respects this fundamental right.
The direction US heading re free speech is troubling.
Leaders at all sides of the political and social spectrum should take the lead to a more tolerant society that respects this fundamental right.
The suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah.
Follow live coverage.
Follow live coverage.
Tyler Robinson Named as Suspected Shooter in Charlie Kirk Killing: Live Updates
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah man, is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Follow along for live updates.
on.wsj.com
September 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Instead of taking the stand and debating with Kirk, the young man resorted to a horrific attack.
The direction US heading re free speech is troubling.
Leaders at all sides of the political and social spectrum should take the lead to a more tolerant society that respects this fundamental right.
The direction US heading re free speech is troubling.
Leaders at all sides of the political and social spectrum should take the lead to a more tolerant society that respects this fundamental right.