A big shift is happening in how the government does science. The CDC, a major health agency, has decided to stop using monkeys in their research. This is a huge deal because for years, they've been using these animals to test new medicines and treatments. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Goop, the lifestyle brand owned by Gwyneth Paltrow, is facing criticism for continuing to use angora wool in its products. Animal rights activists are calling out the brand for not keeping up with industry standards, as many other major brands have stopped using angora due to concerns about animal c
Jeff Goldblum, known for his iconic roles, has made a big change in his life. He stopped eating meat after working on the Wicked movies. This decision came after he and the director, Jon Chu, talked about animal cruelty in the films. Goldblum, now 73, shared this on a morning show. He said that work
Alec Baldwin has stepped into the spotlight again, this time to support animal activists who are against Radio City Music Hall's use of live animals in their Christmas Spectacular show. The actor, known for his role in "30 Rock, " has teamed up with PETA to create a new TV ad that will air on Canada
Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and animal rights advocate, recently found herself in hot water. She was convicted of several charges after freeing four chickens from a Sonoma County poultry farm. To her, it was a rescue mission. To the farm owners, it was theft. The trial was a bi
Jane Goodall's impact on the world was immense. She dedicated her life to understanding and protecting animals, especially chimpanzees. Her work showed us how much we have in common with them. She believed in treating all living beings with kindness and respect. Goodall's love for animals drove her
The Universal Declaration of Animal Rights (UDAR), created in 1977, is often mistakenly referenced in scientific research. This global document, inspired by human rights, is meant to set standards for how people should treat animals. It was shared widely the following year in 1978 and has been rewor
You might think that hiding for over two decades would be enough time to escape justice, but that's not the case for Daniel Andreas San Diego. This suspected animal rights extremist was recently caught in the UK, after being on the run for over 20 years. San Diego is wanted in the US for planting bo
Everyone in Yemassee, South Carolina, is on high alert. Forty-three tiny monkeys have escaped from a research facility—and they're still hiding in the woods. The company responsible, Alpha Genesis, admitted it was a human blunder that led to the escape. A caretaker forgot to secure two doors, and th
The campaign finance landscape in Denver has taken a dramatic turn as two ballot initiatives seeking to ban slaughterhouses and new fur products from the city face allegations of finance irregularities. At the heart of the controversy lies Pro-Animal Future, the animal rights organization behind the
