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A Billionaire Is Fueling a Rat Explosion in a Chicago Park in the Stupidest Way Possible

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What happened

Undeterred by fines and warnings, 94-year-old electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused of creating a “public health hazard” by paying henchmen to feed park animals en masse.

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  • Undeterred by fines and warnings, 94-year-old electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused of creating a “public health hazard” by paying henchmen to feed park animals en masse.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:35:18 UTC.

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