Gene gun makes lettuce and tobacco produce myoglobin for meat-like colour and flavour August 9, 2026 at 12:23AM

Punch thrives after virality: Once-orphaned macaque turns 1 August 8, 2026 at 09:15PM

Punch, the orphaned Japanese macaque, joyously celebrated his first birthday, receiving heartfelt greetings from around the world. Now a part of a vibrant troop, he enjoys playful interactions and grooming sessions with fellow macaques. Generous donations funded significant upgrades to his enclosure, including plush toys from IKEA, and millions in contributions are set to enhance all macaque habitats, particularly to tackle welfare issues during Japan's sweltering summers.

56 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home; owner’s licence suspended August 8, 2026 at 12:40AM

US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown ahead of midterms August 7, 2026 at 11:26PM

In a decisive move, the US Senate has passed a temporary spending bill aimed at funding government operations until December eleventh. This crucial legislation is designed to avert a government shutdown just before the midterm elections. Key components of the bill address border patrol funding as requested by Democrats and extend the deadline for enforcing a federal prohibition on certain hemp products by a month.