No Mow May blamed for rise in hedgehog injuries

A hedgehog hospital owner says “heartbreaking” strimming injuries have doubled as long grass is cut.
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Origins of masturbation traced back to primates 40m years ago

Behaviour predates humans by tens of millions of years but evolutionary purpose is less clear, scientists say
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Could other European countries ban short-haul flights?

The introduction of France’s short-haul flight ban has renewed calls for Europe to cut down on journeys that could be made by train.
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Tampa shop sells mood-altering mushroom products. Are they safe?

The Ybor City store highlights the gaps in oversight of this new national market despite concerns from federal officials.
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The Chronicles of a New York Locksmith -- Keys to the City

Leading up to his retirement, a New York craftsman trains his young protégé, in a short documentary by Ian Moubayed.
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'Putin's chef' confirms plans for Chatham Islands in cryptic email to Stuff

The Russian oligarch boss of the Wagner private military company, known as “Putin’s chef”, has told Stuff in a cryptic email his group has plans for the Chatham Islands.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Washing Ashore in Florida — and Plastic Is to Blame

The virulent Vibrio bacteria thrives in plastic, which intermingles with seaweed-like Sargassum washing up on beaches
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