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Nepal farmers are losing up to 90% of their maize to monkey and wild boars; getting compensation can require 12 documents for a payout capped at Rs 10,000

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Nepal farmers are losing up to 90% of their maize to monkey and wild boars; getting compensation can require 12 documents for a payout capped at Rs 10,000

Nepal farmers are reporting substantial crop losses from wildlife, with rhesus macaques, wild boars and porcupines among the animals frequently entering agricultural fields. A 2026 study by the National Trust for Nature Conservation found that households surveyed across 44 local government areas lost an average of 50.3% of their maize production to wildlife, while maize … Read more

‘He didn’t get out the window’: Ryanair CEO disputes passenger was partially sucked out of plane, says he would get some compensation but not a huge payout

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‘He didn’t get out the window’: Ryanair CEO disputes passenger was partially sucked out of plane, says he would get some compensation but not a huge payout

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was reportedly sucked out of the plane midair while wife Svetlana Grković pulled him back on a Ryanair plane. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has disputed a passenger’s claim that he was partially sucked out of a plane after a window shattered mid-flight, saying the man was “certainly sucked towards the window” but … Read more

Michael Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street bank after 15 years. He used his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune and has given away $25.4 billion

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Michael Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street bank after 15 years. He used his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune and has given away $25.4 billion

Michael Bloomberg was 39 when his 15-year career at Wall Street investment bank Salomon Brothers came to an end in 1981. A general partner at the firm, Bloomberg left as Salomon was being acquired by Phibro Corporation and received about $10 million for his stake. Rather than use the money to retire or join another … Read more

X scraps Creator Revenue Sharing for Original Content Rewards: New payout, eligibility rules explained

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X is replacing Creator Revenue Sharing with Original Content Rewards, changing eligibility, qualifying impressions and payout dates for creators. Check it out. (via Unsplash)

X is ending its Creator Revenue Sharing programme and moving creators to a new Original Content Rewards Programme. The platform stopped accepting new applications for the old scheme on August 7, 2026, and will retire it on September 7. Existing members will continue earning until then, with three final payouts planned. X is replacing Creator … Read more

US judge compares Meta to ‘public nuisance,’ orders $567m payout over child harm

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US judge compares Meta to 'public nuisance,' orders $567m payout over child harm

US judge has ordered Meta to pay $567m in a New Mexico child safety case, ruling that Instagram and Facebook exposed children to harmful content and sexual exploitation Meta has been ordered to pay another $567 million by a US judge over allegations that its social media platforms exposed children to harmful content and failed … Read more