Researchers at Washington University create ‘meat-rice’ they say is fleshier, has more protein

Researchers at Washington University create ‘meat-rice’ they say is fleshier, has more protein

According to the study, it’s essentially the same as eating 100 grams of rice with one gram of beef brisket – less than half a teaspoon. That’s because the beef-cell content is low and the cells probably form just a film over the rice, says John Yuen, a tissue engineer and molecular biologist at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He says the nutritional content could be boosted by increasing the number of bovine cells on the rice grains.

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US gun violence: Police rule out extremism in Kansas City shooting at NFL Super Bowl rally

US gun violence: Police rule out extremism in Kansas City shooting at NFL Super Bowl rally

Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, stated that he heard gunfire while inside the Union Station along with other people. He and his family members took off, fleeing. At the news conference on Wednesday, Mr Lucas stated, “We went out today like everyone in Kansas City looking to have a celebration.”

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Mortar explosion demed result of ‘indirect fire’ kills two South African soldiers in eastern DRC

Mortar explosion demed result of ‘indirect fire’ kills two South African soldiers in eastern DRC

Violence in the conflict-hit region has increased in recent weeks, with many blaming attacks on the M23 rebel group that has been fighting Congolese soldiers in the region for years. The Congo government says M23 receives military support from neighbouring Rwanda, which Rwanda denies.

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‘Unconstitutional’, Senegal court rules as it voids President Sall’s delay of presidential elections

‘Unconstitutional’, Senegal court rules as it voids President Sall’s delay of presidential elections

The postponement has thrown the country into political turmoil, and it was not immediately clear if the election could go forward as initially scheduled, or whether more time would be needed to allow for political campaigns.

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Plan by Kenya to buy back $1.4 billion of international bond eases investor jitters it might default

Plan by Kenya to buy back $1.4 billion of international bond eases investor jitters it might default

The pressure on the Kenyan government’s finances has forced it to try to squeeze every shilling it can from taxpayers, angering voters who had supported the current government on the premise it would lower the cost of living.

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