Colossal Biosciences Acquires Pet Cloning Company to Advance De-Extinction Efforts

Colossal Biosciences Acquires Pet Cloning Company to Advance De-Extinction Efforts

Colossal Biosciences, a “de-extinction” startup working to revive long-lost species such as the woolly mammoth, is acquiring a Texas-based company with an equally eye-catching mission: cloning pets. The deal marks Colossal’s first-ever acquisition and brings under its wings ViaGen, a venture specializing in reproducing deceased dogs, cats and horses. Its star-studded client list features Barbra…

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Actors, cliff divers at ‘South Park’ creators’ restaurant launch strike

Updated at 8:43 p.m. on Oct. 29 to include a statement from Casa Bonita management. There will be no cliff divers entertaining guests at Casa Bonita on Halloween as the restaurant’s cast of performers initiates a three-day strike. On Wednesday, the Actors’ Equity Association announced that Casa Bonita’s divers, magicians, roving actors and other unionized…

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Porsche’s 99% Profit Tumble Signals Trouble for Luxury Brands Worldwide

Porsche’s 99% Profit Tumble Signals Trouble for Luxury Brands Worldwide

Porsche’s billion-dollar loss last week isn’t just a setback for one of the world’s most profitable automakers—it’s a warning shot for the entire luxury economy. After years of record profits fueled by cheap credit and post-pandemic “revenge spending,” the German carmaker’s sudden slowdown shows that even the world’s most coveted brands are losing altitude as…

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