Economics

Leak Live · Economics · before 10 h.

🇨🇳 #China.

🇨🇳 #China. A power bank caught fire in an overhead bin of a China Eastern Airlines flight from Lanzhou to Guiyang yesterday after touching down at Guiyang Longdongbao Airport. Swift action extinguished the flames before airport fire services arrived, ensuring zero casualties and normal terminal operations.Be careful with these types of things while travelling on the plane... Follow us -> LiveLeak

Science Facts · Economics · before 1 days

The Northern Aral Sea is staging an extraordinary revival — its water volume has surged by an impressive 42%!Once the site of one of the planet’s most devastating environmental catastrophes, the Northern Aral Sea in Kazakhstan is now emerging as a powerful symbol of ecological hope.Thanks to the construction of the Kok-Aral Dam and smarter regulation of the Syr Darya River’s flow, the northern basin now holds 27 billion cubic meters of water — a dramatic 42% increase. This vital barrier has successfully isolated the healthier northern section from the severely depleted southern Aral, allowing the “Small Aral” to stabilize and flourish.The transformation goes far beyond rising water levels. Salinity has dropped by nearly 75%, creating conditions where native fish species — long considered gone forever — are returning in force. Annual fish catches have climbed to around 8,000 tons, breathing new economic life into communities that had lost their primary livelihood when the sea retreated.Kazakhstan’s ongoing restoration efforts continue to build on this success, positioning the Northern Aral Sea as a shining global example that decisive engineering, sustained river management, and strong political commitment can reverse even the most severe ecological damage and restore life to seemingly lost landscapes.Science and facts💡

The Northern Aral Sea is staging an extraordinary revival — its water volume has surged by an impressive 42%!Once the site of one of the planet’s most devastating environmental catastrophes, the Northern Aral Sea in Kazakhstan is now emerging as a powerful symbol of ecological hope.Thanks to the construction of the Kok-Aral Dam and smarter regulation of the Syr Darya River’s flow, the northern bas...

Did You Know? · Economics · before 2 days

He survived the September 11 attacks because he was taking his son to the kindergarten.Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was scheduled to be at the company offices in the North Tower of the World Trade Center that morning. Instead he arrived late after dropping his son off at his first day of kindergarten. That simple act of fatherhood saved his life when the attacks occurred.Cantor Fitzgerald suffered the largest single corporate loss of life on 9/11 with 658 employees perishing in the tragedy. In the immediate aftermath Lutnick found himself leading a devastated company, while grappling with profound personal and professional loss.In the years that followed, he established the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and directed a significant portion of company profits toward supporting the victims families. The efforts provided approximately 180 million dollars in direct aid along with ten years of full healthcare coverage.Lutnicks story is both heartbreaking and profoundly human. A routine morning as a father spared his life and afterward he dedicated himself to caring for the families of those who did not return home.Did you know? 🎓

He survived the September 11 attacks because he was taking his son to the kindergarten.Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was scheduled to be at the company offices in the North Tower of the World Trade Center that morning. Instead he arrived late after dropping his son off at his first day of kindergarten. That simple act of fatherhood saved his life when the attacks occurred.Cantor Fi...

Did You Know? · Economics · before 3 days

inal penalties including fines up to three hundred thousand euros or five percent of annual revenue and up to two years in prison for violations.

inal penalties including fines up to three hundred thousand euros or five percent of annual revenue and up to two years in prison for violations. The law emerged from the advocacy of activist Laetitia Vasseur and her organization HOP Stop Planned Obsolescence which highlighted how many consumer goods were difficult or costly to repair.A prominent enforcement case involved Apple which faced scrutin...

Leak Live · Economics · before 6 days

🇺🇸 A massive "takeover" in #Chicago turned deadly, with three people shot and one killed after huge brawls broke out.

🇺🇸 A massive "takeover" in #Chicago turned deadly, with three people shot and one killed after huge brawls broke out. Teens as young as 13 were seen fighting in the streets.The 34-year-old man was shot in the legs, the 35-year-old man was shot in the body and the 54-year-old man was shot in the body. All three were hospitalized, they survived.A 44-year-old man was shot in the chest and taken to Un...

Leak Live · Economics · before 7 days

🇹🇷 A coal-laden truck lost control and crashed through the wall of a gas station market in Bursa, #Turkey.A 54-year-old father of two who was shopping inside was killed, while two others were injured.Follow us -> LiveLeak

🇹🇷 A coal-laden truck lost control and crashed through the wall of a gas station market in Bursa, #Turkey.A 54-year-old father of two who was shopping inside was killed, while two others were injured.Follow us -> LiveLeak

Science Facts · Economics · before 9 days

Norway is building the Rogfast Tunnel, a 27 km undersea highway linking Stavanger and Bergen, cutting E39 travel from 11 hrs to just 35 min.Set to become the world’s longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, it will change trade and tourism in the region.Science and facts💡

Norway is building the Rogfast Tunnel, a 27 km undersea highway linking Stavanger and Bergen, cutting E39 travel from 11 hrs to just 35 min.Set to become the world’s longest and deepest subsea road tunnel, it will change trade and tourism in the region.Science and facts💡

Did You Know? · Economics · before 15 days

Costa Rica has outlawed recreational hunting, solidifying its role as a worldwide leader in animal protection and a safe haven for the remarkable 5% of global biodiversity it hosts.Home to an astonishing proportion of Earth's plant and animal species, Costa Rica stands as one of the planet's most vital biodiversity hotspots. Yet this extraordinary natural heritage faces ongoing threats from human activities—including unsustainable wildlife tourism, illegal wildlife trade, domestic animal neglect, and organized animal fighting.As encounters between people and wildlife grow more frequent, the country's fragile ecosystems require proactive safeguards to protect their most vulnerable residents.Costa Rica has responded with groundbreaking animal welfare laws that reflect a deep national commitment to conservation. Building on its landmark 2012 nationwide ban on sport and trophy hunting, the country introduced stringent anti-trafficking measures in 2017 to combat poaching and biodiversity loss. By imposing mandatory prison sentences for animal cruelty and creating a national registry of offenders, Costa Rica demonstrates that effective conservation demands strong legal enforcement alongside widespread societal resolve to safeguard all living beings within its borders.Did you know? 🎓

Costa Rica has outlawed recreational hunting, solidifying its role as a worldwide leader in animal protection and a safe haven for the remarkable 5% of global biodiversity it hosts.Home to an astonishing proportion of Earth's plant and animal species, Costa Rica stands as one of the planet's most vital biodiversity hotspots. Yet this extraordinary natural heritage faces ongoing threats from human ...