Massachusetts man, recipient of first successful pig kidney transplant, is discharged from hospital
the first person to undergo genetic modification pig kidney transplant The patient was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital, the hospital announced Wednesday. Rik Suleiman, 62, had end-stage renal disease before receiving a life-saving transplant on March 16th. Pig kidneys were gene-edited to increase compatibility with human recipients and eliminate the risk of infection. 10-year-old Pittsburgh […]
Minor league team keeping pig mascot’s name ‘Ozempig’ despite outrage
This team is not bacon down. A minor league baseball club in Minnesota has decided to keep the cheeky name for its pig mascot, despite public outcry that it’s fat-shaming. Not everyone thought it was funny when the St. Paul Saints, known for their outrageous promotions, decided to name their adorable piglet “Ozen Pig” after […]
Loose pig in Louisiana sends sheriff’s department on wild goose chase through the woods
Police in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, recently received an unusual call about a stray pig. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office described the adventure in a March 13 Facebook post, noting the irony of officers being called to help capture the pig. “Ah, this is ironic,” the Facebook post said, adding, “There will be a […]
Pig named ‘Kevin Bacon’ goes on run, amuses Wisconsin family
A large pig named Kevin Bacon was released on the loose last week, but has since returned home on quite an adventure fueled by food. Jake Molgado, 40, and his family live in Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. They don’t own pigs, so they were quite shocked when they spotted Kevin Bacon, who weighed 450 pounds, […]
Runaway pig Kevin Bacon lured to Wisconsin pen with Oreos
Talk about collaboration. Last week, a Wisconsin homeowner helped lure a runaway pig in his neighborhood back to his house with an Oreo trail. The 450-pound pig farmer, named Kevin Bacon, escaped from the pig pen sometime Friday, hours after his owner left for the weekend, and wandered for a mile down the road. Kevin […]
North Carolina pig captured after spotted in yard, will be auctioned if owner not found
A fugitive pig who became a bit of a social media celebrity has been captured by county authorities in Wake County, North Carolina. The pig, named “Thanos” by the Wake County Animal Center, will be auctioned off unless his owner comes forward. (Thanos is the name of a supervillain who appears in Marvel Cinematic Universe […]
Australian girl swings large snake several times to rescue pet guinea pig: video
Subscribe to Fox News to access this content Plus, your free account gets unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos, and more. Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email address, you agree to the Fox News Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, including notice of financial incentives. Please check your email and […]
Kentucky police catch loose pig enjoying a snow day: ‘Hefty friend’
Read this article for free! Plus, your free account gets unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos, and more. Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email address, you agree to the Fox News Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, including notice of financial incentives. Please check your email and follow the instructions […]
EBay to pay $3 million after employees sent spiders and fetal pig to a couple critical of the company
eBay has been awarded $3 million in criminal charges over several former employees sending cockroaches, spiders and pig fetuses to a Massachusetts couple who wrote a newsletter critical of the company in 2019. reported that they plan to pay. NBC News. The online retail and auction giant was charged with two counts of stalking through […]
Pennsylvania pot-bellied pig sets owner’s house on fire
A pig seeking extra heat was responsible for setting a house on fire in Pennsylvania, its owner said. A family in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, said a pot-bellied pig set their house on fire after stacking too much hay near a heat lamp to stay warm. The family talked about WTAE 4 ABC He said he […]