Padikkal marks Test return with maiden century in Galle opener against Sri Lanka

Better.com Founder Vishal Garg Ousted as CEO Over Judgment Concerns

Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been removed as CEO of Better Home & Finance, with the company citing doubts about his judgment and credibility. The decision follows years of controversy, including his widely criticized 2021 decision to lay off 900 employees via a Zoom call. Better has also suffered a steep decline in market value since its peak during the pandemic era. Garg, who is contesting his removal, has reportedly offered to serve as CEO for just one dollar per year in a bid to reclaim his role.

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US Spent $33.1M Relocating Times Beach After Severe Dioxin Contamination

The Missouri town of Times Beach was permanently evacuated after dangerous levels of dioxin were discovered in its soil. The toxic chemical had been sprayed on the town's unpaved roads during the 1970s as a dust control measure. A major flood in 1982 intensified fears of widespread contamination spreading beyond the town. The US government spent $33.1 million to relocate all residents away from the affected area. An incinerator was later built to process more than 265,000 tons of contaminated material from the site.

Solar panel recycling could unlock $1 trillion in economic value by 2060

Discarded solar panels are projected to generate substantial waste by 2060, raising serious environmental concerns. However, recycling these panels properly could recover close to one trillion dollars worth of materials. Middle-income nations, with China leading the way, are expected to produce the largest volumes of retired panels. Experts suggest that a phased subsidy approach could help distribute economic benefits more equitably between wealthier and poorer countries. Investing in recycling infrastructure now would help manage the future waste surge while also reinforcing global supply chains.