SUMMARY: Hiro Industries, co-founded by Tero Isokauppila and Miki Agrawal, seeks to tackle the plastic waste crisis using dirty diapers as a surprising resource. With billions of pounds of baby poop available, the company aims to develop fungi that can consume plastic found in these diapers. Diapers, which take about 500 years to decompose and contribute significantly to landfill waste, can serve as breeding grounds for these fungi. Hiro Industries has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund this project, offering an at-home science kit to demonstrate how fungi break down plastic. The biodegradable diaper is set to launch in February 2025.

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SUMMARY: Faramarz Lahijani is suing the California Lottery, claiming he bought both winning tickets for a $394 million Mega Millions jackpot but lost one before it expired. He claimed half the prize from one ticket in June 2023, insisting he was the purchaser of both tickets from a gas station in Encino. Lahijani’s suit seeks the remaining $197 million, based on evidence he bought both tickets. A California Lottery spokesperson declined to comment on the active lawsuit. If he cannot prove ownership of the second ticket, or if the claim is dismissed, the prize money will go to California’s public education funding.

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SUMMARY: San Antonio International Airport officials broke ground on a new terminal project, set to open in 2028. The construction area currently appears as just a parking lot and dirt, but plans include 17 gates, enhanced lounge space, and improved passenger screening. City officials emphasize the need for a world-class airport to serve residents. Meanwhile, the city faces ongoing litigation with Southwest Airlines regarding gate allocation for the new terminal. Despite these challenges, city leaders express optimism about the project’s future, aiming to enhance local and international flight options and improve traffic flow around the airport.

City officials on Tuesday broke ground on a $1.2 billion terminal at the San Antonio International Airport.

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