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Today we're covering Trump’s attack on clean tech, the NFL-ESPN merger, and James Clear’s advice on finding what you love.

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U.S. clean technology leadership faces threats from Trump administration policies eliminating renewable energy support. The administration withdrew from Paris Climate Agreement and ended EV tax credits, creating market volatility despite clean energy providing 90% of new grid capacity last year.

Investors report slowed domestic investment but increased global opportunities as other nations advance climate commitments. Solar and wind with battery storage remain cheapest power sources, with market forces expected to overcome policy headwinds long-term despite current sector disruption (Rivian warns bumpy road).

Clean tech valuations have declined while deal flow increases, creating potential opportunities for strategic investors. International markets show continued growth as U.S. risks losing technological leadership position to countries maintaining net-zero pledges and supportive policies, analysts said.

How energy changed throughout history here.

The NFL acquired a 10% equity stake in ESPN valued at $2.2-2.5 billion, Disney announced Tuesday. The deal transfers NFL Network, RedZone channel, and Fantasy Football platform to ESPN in exchange for the ownership position, marking the league's first major media equity investment.

ESPN will integrate the NFL assets into its upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service launching September 2025 at $29.99 monthly. The acquisition strengthens Disney's streaming strategy against competitors like Amazon Prime Video while providing ESPN exclusive NFL Network programming including seven regular-season games.

The partnership supports the NFL's $25 billion revenue target by 2027 and creates synergies in the $3.5 billion fantasy sports market. Industry analysts expect the deal to boost ESPN's subscriber growth and provide the NFL recurring dividend income from Disney's streaming expansion. How the NFL makes money here.

The Department of Homeland Security used "South Park" imagery Tuesday to recruit Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, officials announced. The social media post featured animated ICE vehicles and masked agents, linking to join.ice.gov recruitment site ahead of Wednesday's Trump immigration-themed episode.

"South Park's" upcoming episode depicts a character resembling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in police gear. The show's 27th season has targeted President Trump directly, including depicting him with the devil in the premiere episode two weeks ago.

DHS thanked the show for recruitment attention, offering new ICE agents up to $50,000 signing bonuses and student loan forgiveness. The animated series recently secured a $1 billion streaming deal with Paramount following its merger approval by Trump's Federal Communications Commission.

Most people get stuck because they commit too early or experiment too long—missing the critical transition point between discovery and mastery.

Phase 1 (Discovery): Say no to long-term commitments, yes to short experiments. Try the pottery class, shadow different careers, sample hobbies. Most people skip this and wonder why they feel trapped in choices that don't fit.

Phase 2 (Mastery): Flip entirely. Stop experimenting and go deep. Cut other options to focus obsessively on what sparked genuine excitement.

The breakthrough: People fail because they use the wrong strategy for their current phase. You can't commit your way into passion, and you can't experiment your way into expertise.

Your sweat isn't just cooling you down—it's broadcasting your emotions to everyone around you. Scientists at Utrecht University discovered that "emotional sweat" from apocrine glands contains distinct chemical compounds like 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid that can actually transmit your fear and stress states to others, while regular cooling sweat remains odorless.

Body odor research here.

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