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Kenny Torrella

Kenny Torrella

Senior Reporter, Future Perfect

    Latest articles by Kenny Torrella

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    The brewing war over who goes hungry in America — and how to feed themThe brewing war over who goes hungry in America — and how to feed them
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    The Republican fight over SNAP benefits has deep historical roots.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    Adorable puppies for sale? Not at these pet stores anymore.Adorable puppies for sale? Not at these pet stores anymore.
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    Why the fight against “puppy mills” is coming to your local pet store.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    Why egg prices keep going up while inflation is going downWhy egg prices keep going up while inflation is going down
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    Bird flu is driving up egg and turkey prices — and killing millions of animals. Why won’t we vaccinate against it?

    By Kenny Torrella
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    23 things we think will happen in 202323 things we think will happen in 2023
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    Will Biden and Trump remain the frontrunners? Will Putin remain in charge of Russia? Will China start a war? These and other forecasts of the year to come.

    By Bryan Walsh, Dylan Matthews and 2 more
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    The first lab-grown seafood will be fancyThe first lab-grown seafood will be fancy
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    Oceans are under threat. Can cell-cultured fish help?

    By Kenny Torrella
    Neuralink shows what happens when you bring “move fast and break things” to animal research
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    Elon Musk’s brain chip implant company is reportedly under federal investigation for violating the Animal Welfare Act.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    Sen. Cory Booker has a plan to stop taxpayer bailouts of Big MeatSen. Cory Booker has a plan to stop taxpayer bailouts of Big Meat
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    Meat production is dangerous for animals and the people who slaughter them. Cory Booker’s new bill aims to change that.

    By Kenny Torrella and Marina Bolotnikova
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The midterm culture war over plant-based meatThe midterm culture war over plant-based meat
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Nebraska’s next governor made his fortune in bacon and racked up pollution complaints along the way. Now he’s turning his sights on alternative meat.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    FDA approval puts lab-grown meat one step closer to your dinner plateFDA approval puts lab-grown meat one step closer to your dinner plate
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    The FDA has given a California startup approval to sell its lab-grown “cultivated” chicken. Now the USDA has to weigh in.

    By Kenny Torrella
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    What is an animal’s life worth?What is an animal’s life worth?
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    Why we’ll vote for more humane meat, but won’t pay for it.

    By Kenny Torrella