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Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
Pigs are mixing bowls for bird flu and human flu viruses, increasing the risk of mutations that hel…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Where Canada's 'super pigs' are most likely to invade the US — and potentially cause millions of dollars in damage
A new study found there's high potential for Canadian super pigs, a cross between a wild boar and d…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Scientists rejoice as pig kidney continues to function in human body after 32 days
In a ray of hope for thousands of kidney transplant patients, surgeons at New York University Lango…
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Farmworker found a severed pig's head in retaliation for discussing wages with management, officials allege
The Department of Labour said that Tennessee's biggest pork producer, Tosh Pork LLC, retaliated aga…
Joshua Zitser
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'Pig-butchering' scams have netted criminals $75 billion in stolen crypto, study says
Pig-butchering scams involve sending a wrong-number text and then building trust with a victim, who…
Yuheng Zhan
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A group of WWII-era scientists used themselves as guinea pigs to learn to breathe underwater. Their experiments helped make D-Day possible.
During WWII, scientists breathed CO2, oxygen, and other gases to learn about diving and submarine t…
Jenny McGrath
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Today's GenAI models are cost and energy pigs. Quantum tech could fix that.
AI startup Zapata makes AI models so much cheaper to use, that car racing company Andretti is takin…
Julie Bort
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Giraffes appear to be on a path to joining the ranks of Winnie the Pooh and Peppa Pig on Beijing's internet watchlist
Giraffes aren't outright banned on Weibo, but hashtags like #TheGiraffeIncident were blocked when t…
Matthew Loh
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An invasive species of feral Canadian 'super pigs' could spread into the US
Expanding population of Canadian wild boars, or 'super pigs', may soon invade the US. It could be "…
Jordan Parker Erb
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Rabbits and guinea pigs were headed for adoption in Arizona. Advocates fear they turned into reptile food.
After some 323 small pets were transferred from a humane society in San Diego to one in Arizona, th…
Katie Balevic
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Giant guinea pig-sized rats that climb trees and chomp coconuts were photographed for the first time by researchers
After years of attempts, researchers photographed the Vangunu giant rat, which has had its habitat …
Jenny McGrath
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I stayed at an Airbnb with a pet pig and realized I liked dogs better
My Airbnb featured a pet pig, and I didn't know pigs weren't cuddly or had tusks. He was cute and c…
Jamie Valentino
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Wife of Tesla employee who died in what may have been the first Full Self-Driving crash said she and her husband were 'guinea pigs'
Tesla hasn't acknowledged the death of an employee driving one of its cars in what may have been th…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert,…
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A cross between domestic pigs and wild boars was intentionally bred in Canada. The resulting 'super pigs' escaped captivity and could be invading the US.
The "super pigs" were bred for their litter size and furry coat, traits that make the invasive spec…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Meet the couple selling 2,200 pounds of spit-roasted pig every week from an artisanal cookhouse in the Philippines
Cebuano lechón is known for its salty and umami flavors.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
Marielle Descalsota
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Vietnam on alert after human cases of pig-related disease discovered
Vietnam's Health Ministry has urged medical facilities to be vigilant for suspected cases of strept…
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Chance the Rapper says he wants to collaborate with Peppa Pig to impress his daughters
"Peppa, if you're listening right now, like, I'm trying to work," Chance said during an appearance …
Barnaby Lane
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I ate a famed Filipino dish made with pig brain and spine for just 25 cents, and it was the perfect savory snack
Tuslob buwa is a dish native to Pasil, a neighborhood in Cebu, Philippines.Marielle Descalsota/Insi…
Marielle Descalsota
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Trump says Chris Christie 'is eating right now' and tells audience not to call the former governor a 'fat pig'
"He's eating right now, he can't be bothered," Trump said of Christie during a rally in Windham, Ne…
Bryan Metzger
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Someone brought a severed pig's head to the Miami courthouse where Trump is due to appear on Espionage Act charges
Miami braced for a chaotic day on Tuesday, as former President Donald Trump's supporters and critic…