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US approves nation’s first ‘lab-grown’ meat

On Wednesday, U.S. officials allowed the sale of chicken created from animal cells for the first time, allowing two California companies to deliver “lab-grown” poultry to the nation’s restaurant tables and, eventually, supermarket shelves. The Agriculture Department approved Upside Foods and Good Meat, which had been racing to be the first in the United States to sell meat that didn’t come from slaughtered animals — what’s now known as “cell-cultivated” ...[Read More]

World Cup: Gareth Bale and Tim Weah score as Wales USA draw

Gareth Bale once again came to Wales’ rescue, as the captain’s late penalty salvaged a draw against the United States in his country’s first World Cup game in 64 years. Wales was listless and outmatched in the first half, which was dominated by a vibrant USA team led by Tim Weah, who finished smartly after a surging run and pass by Christian Pulisic. The introduction of striker Kieffer Moore at halftime energised Wales, transforming a one-sided affair into a genuine contest as ...[Read More]