The HOBT: 🚗EVs are GOOD| 💳MasterCard caught Lying | 💸Job's enough says GenZ

Hey 👋🏼 Do you have an EV? Then you should take a look at this. New pollution data just changed a few assumptions. A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation crunched the full lifecycle emissions of EVs, hybrids, gas, and diesel cars, and it’s official: EVs are the cleanest, even factoring in their heavier build and battery production. Hybrids hold second place, but here’s the twist: traditional gas cars are the worst offenders, producing over 35 tons of CO2 per 150,000 km. Even diesel outperformed them. The numbers don’t lie, and they paint a clear picture of what the future shouldn’t run on.

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WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

Mastercard denies pressuring game platforms, but Valve tells a different story

🎮💳 Something’s not adding up. After adult content games were removed from Steam and relocated to Itch.io, Mastercard denied pressuring platforms, stating that it had never evaluated or restricted specific games. But Valve’s side tells a different story. They say Mastercard flagged “brand-damaging” risks through intermediaries, leading to rejections despite Valve’s long-standing content policy. Meanwhile, payment processors like Stripe cite banking limitations as Itch.io tries to renegotiate terms. Behind the scenes, it’s a tangled power play that’s reshaping what can and can’t be sold in digital storefronts.

📉🧳 China’s Gen Z is redefining ambition. In a new survey by Forvis Mazars, “freelancer” topped the list of ideal careers, while “entrepreneur” trailed behind jobs like public sector worker and corporate employee. The shift reflects growing fatigue with risk and an economy still limping post-pandemic. Stories like Crystal Pang’s, whose father’s business crumbled, mirror broader sentiment: security over hustle. Still, this generation isn’t pessimistic. Financial freedom, cultural pride, and optimism in tech-led progress remain strong. But under that optimism lies a quiet caution reshaping the future of work in China.

🤖🏭 SixSense, a Singapore-based startup co-founded by Akanksha Jagwani and Avni Agarwal, just raised $8.5 million to scale its AI-powered platform that helps semiconductor factories detect and fix problems before they happen. With clients like GlobalFoundries already on board, the company is expanding beyond Asia into the U.S., where female-led startups still face steep VC funding gaps. Backed by Peak XV’s Surge and others, SixSense is turning data into smarter, self-optimizing production and quietly proving what happens when underrepresented founders lead with deep tech.

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📸✨ Building a creative business from the ground up takes grit, passion, and smart decisions. The key lessons to make money out of your photography are clear: invest in quality gear, stay sharp with ongoing learning, and diversify your income beyond just shoots. Business training can open doors, but the real value often lies in networking and mentorship. Protect your work with solid insurance and never undervalue your craft; free work chips away at your worth. Above all, kindness and professionalism build lasting reputations, while negativity only harms your chances. Success is a marathon, not a sprint, and every effort counts toward turning passion into a sustainable venture.

⚙️🔥 China’s breakthrough steel, CHSN01, is reshaping the future of nuclear fusion by enduring the punishing cold and crushing magnetic forces inside next-gen nuclear reactors. After years of refining its formula with expert guidance from physicist Zhao Zhongxian, this alloy now powers China’s BEST nuclear reactor, capable of handling 20 Tesla fields and 1,300 MPa pressure. Surpassing global fusion projects like ITER, China’s homegrown steel is setting new standards and could soon transform more than just energy tech. The fusion race is on, and materials science just took a giant leap forward.

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MARKETING IN ACTION

Marketing isn’t about hard selling; it’s about communicating what excites you and why your business matters. When passion drives your message, it creates authentic connections that resonate with customers and inspire loyalty, making marketing a natural extension of your purpose rather than a chore.

LET’S TALK MONEY

Prioritizing saving and reinvestment over discretionary spending ensures a strong financial foundation. This disciplined approach to cash flow management empowers businesses to weather uncertainties and capitalize on future opportunities.

INSIDE THE CONVERSATION

Innovation alone isn’t enough; business success depends on the ability to convey ideas persuasively. Sharpening communication skills ensures your vision resonates, securing buy-in from stakeholders and turning concepts into reality.

THE WISDOM LINE

“Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it, the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me.”

- Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post, and founder and CEO of Thrive Global

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