Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
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Restaurant chain to shut 2,000 branches after rat found in soup
Sukiya will temporarily shut nearly all of its roughly 2,000 branches after a rat was found in a miso soup and a bug in another meal, the company said.
Rat populations spike in cities due to warming temperatures, study says
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."
Rat parts in sliced bread spark wide product recall in Japan
A Japanese breadmaker "would like to apologize deeply for causing trouble" after black rat parts were found in 2 sliced break packets.
NYC concerned about rise of rat urine-related illness
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered U.S. cities
A new study suggests born rats crawled off ships arriving in North America earlier than previously thought and out-competed rodent rivals.
Rats are eating drugs in New Orleans police evidence room, officials say
The headquarters of the New Orleans Police Department is in such a state of decay that rats are eating drugs in the evidence room, the department's chief said.
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams fined for rat infestation on his own property
Adams said he has worked hard to fight the rodent problem in the city and in his own property, adding that he did everything he could to clear the pests from his home.
Scientists transplant human brain cells into the brains of baby rats
One researcher called the study "extremely impressive" — but such experiments in animals raise ethical concerns.
Study shows how gene editing can bring extinct rats back to life
Scientists used brown rats as the modern reference species, and found they could reconstruct 95 percent of the Christmas Island rat genome.
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
Investigation
Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine
