Man undergoes historic first transplant of pig lungs.
Chinese Man Receives Pig Lungs in Landmark Transplant A 39-year-old man has become the first recipient of lungs from a genetically modified pig, according to a report published in the Nature Journal on August 26. The groundbreaking transplant was performed last year at the first affiliated hospital of Guangdong Medical University in China. The patient, […]
CEO Blake Owens of Agrippa AI sent a bloody pig head along with a threatening message.
The CEO of an AI startup was shocked to receive a severed pig’s head along with a threatening note after a tech firm made moves to disrupt a traditional brokerage business on a Las Vegas property. Blake Owens, the founder of Agrippa, shared that he found the disturbing package waiting for him at home after […]
The Squonk, Pennsylvania’s most unfortunate pig, is in need of some festival joy
Celebrating the Squonk: A Unique Festival in Pennsylvania This Saturday, Pennsylvania’s quirky, fictional creature, the Squonk, will take the spotlight at Squonkapalooza. It’s a festival that draws people from all over the country to celebrate these mythical beings and bring a little joy into their lives. Lisa Russell and Joe Fogle, the festival’s organizers, describe […]
Staten Island pig Lucy can stay at home, says mayor
What a situation! A pet pig from Staten Island has gained quite a following after a recent dispute with health officials, and the local mayor, Eric Adams, has now stepped in to resolve things. Lori Anne Ganon, Lucy the Pygmy Pig’s owner, received a supportive call from first vice mayor Randy Mastro, who confirmed that […]
Family in NYC struggles to keep their dying pygmy pig at home in its last days, while the city warns of taking the pet away.
A Staten Island family is fighting to keep their elderly pet pigs at home during their final days, despite the city’s efforts to remove them. The Gannone family, long-time residents of Tottenville, is facing significant fines after a report was made about their 15-year-old Pygmy Pig, Lucy, to the Department of Health. Currently, Lucy is […]
US DOJ seeks to take $225M in cryptocurrency linked to pig butchering scams
DOJ Targets Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed a coordinated effort alongside the Secret Service to address a significant cryptocurrency investment fraud case, amounting to over $225 million. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the DOJ announced that they had filed civil forfeiture actions against more than $225.3 million […]
Justice Department Moves to Claim a Record $225 Million Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scams
Simply put The U.S. federal government has moved to seize $225.3 million in USDT, which is Tether’s dollar-pegged stablecoin. This particular cryptocurrency is linked to what’s known as “pig slaughter” or confidence fraud. Tether collaborated with the U.S. Secret Service to facilitate these seizures. On Wednesday, officials revealed they filed to seize a significant amount […]
DOJ reveals biggest cryptocurrency confiscation linked to ‘pig butchering’ frauds
The Justice Department revealed on Wednesday that it has executed the largest seizure of cryptocurrency ever linked to what’s referred to as pig breeding fraud. A civil forfeiture complaint was filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District Court for the District of Columbia, involving the seizure of over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency. Federal […]
Fognini refers to Moutet as ‘little pig’ during a tense handshake at the Stuttgart Open
Tennis Match in Germany Results in Heated Exchange A tennis match in Germany earlier this week had its share of drama. Corentin Moutet faced off against Fabio Fognini in the first round of the Stuttgart Open, ultimately winning with scores of 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. Moutet was visibly excited after his win, even pumping his fist […]
Fabio Fognini labels Corentin Moutet a ‘pig’ and a ‘piece of s–t’ during intense tennis confrontation
Fognini and Moutet Face Off in Tense Match at Stuttgart Open On Tuesday, two of tennis’s most passionate competitors clashed, and the aftermath was far from pleasant. The 38-year-old Italian player, Fabio Fognini, faced off against 26-year-old Frenchman Corentin Moutet at the Stuttgart Open. As they exchanged waves post-match, things seemed, well, okay at first. […]