The Daily TLDR
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Hidden Cost of the Green Transition’s Mineral Rush
Indigenous advocate Galina Angarova exposes the dark side of the 'green energy transition,' revealing how the quest for minerals like nickel and lithium threatens to devastate Indigenous lands and livelihoods. She champions a radical mindset shift: one that places Indigenous leadership, consent, and reciprocity at the heart of a truly just and sustainable future.
TED - June 26, 2025
Trump's 'Shadow Fed Chair' Idea: Market Mayhem or Much Ado About Nothing?
Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing a 'shadow Fed chair' long before Jay Powell's term is up, a move that could send shockwaves through monetary policy and confuse markets.
markets - June 26, 2025
Creating Artificial Human DNA from Scratch
The Wellcome Trust is funding a groundbreaking, yet controversial, project to synthesize human DNA from scratch, potentially allowing scientists to create synthetic life and revolutionize medicine.
BBCNews - June 26, 2025
KM3NeT: Turning the Mediterranean into the World's Largest Neutrino Detector
Physicists have transformed the vast Mediterranean Sea into KM3NeT, an enormous experiment designed to capture the universe's most elusive particles: neutrinos. Already under construction, this colossal detector has made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of the cosmos.
SciShow - June 26, 2025
Trump's Iran Strike: A Risky Gamble with Uncertain Gains
Donald Trump made a bold move against Iran's nuclear program, but the real impact and what America truly gained remain hotly debated. Was it a win, or just a dangerous gamble?
TheEconomist - June 26, 2025