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6/1/2026AI summary

Therapy donkeys aid mental health patients at Paris psychiatric hospital

A psychiatric hospital near Paris is using therapy donkeys as part of its public healthcare system to help patients manage mental health conditions. The program, which began in 2016 and was recognized in 2022, includes nurses and volunteers and has expanded to other animals, improving emotional regulation and social interaction for patients with anxiety, depression, autism, and schizophrenia.

TOI World

Brazil develops lab-grown donkey collagen to combat ejiao demand

Developing

Tech·5/24/2026AI summary

Brazil develops lab-grown donkey collagen to combat ejiao demand

Brazil is pioneering lab-grown donkey collagen using precision fermentation to address the global decline in donkey populations driven by demand for China's ejiao medicine. The technology aims to provide a scalable, pure alternative by 2027, reducing animal slaughter and disease risks.

Times of India

Lab-grown donkey collagen could save species from extinction

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Science·5/24/2026AI summary

Lab-grown donkey collagen could save species from extinction

Scientists in Brazil are developing lab-grown donkey collagen to prevent the species' extinction. Professor Carla Molento leads the project, aiming for a pure, scalable product that retains the qualities of conventional collagen without contamination risks.

SCMP News

Gaza's makeshift cement industry rises from rubble amid reconstruction ban

Urgent

World·5/18/2026AI summary

Gaza's makeshift cement industry rises from rubble amid reconstruction ban

Gaza's improvised cement industry is turning rubble into construction material due to Israeli bans on imports. Workers face severe health risks in makeshift tents, producing a substitute cement that is expensive and not structurally sound, but the only option for many.

Guardian International

NEWS

5/16/2026AI summary

Are seaside donkey rides doomed?

Seaside donkey rides, a tradition for 100 years, are facing decline in Wales due to bans, changing holiday habits, and commercial viability. Operators face high costs and challenges engaging younger generations, raising concerns about the future of this nostalgic attraction.

BBC UK News

NEWS

5/15/2026

How the Kimberley's beasts of burden became a 'menace'

Before roads and vehicles, teams of donkeys used to haul huge loads across remote parts of Western Australia. But the beloved animal became a declared pest that even the meat trade couldn't save.

ABC Top Stories

‘Better the devil you know’: former Labour voters in Birmingham unsure about replacing Starmer

NEWS

5/10/2026

‘Better the devil you know’: former Labour voters in Birmingham unsure about replacing Starmer

Focus group sceptical that replacing Keir Starmer would improve party’s fortunes, with some drawn to Reform or the GreensUK politics – liveAs Keir Starmer faces the prospect of a leadership challenge, former Labour voters in a Birmingham constituency were last week feeling nervous about what could come next.A month ago, the group from Birmingham Yardley had very little good to say about the prime minister, comparing him to a rat or a donkey. They said they felt he had let them down. Continue reading...

Guardian UK

NEWS

4/24/2026

The donkey marching for the memory of all animals that serve in war

Penny the donkey, adorned in bright purple poppies, is spreading the Anzac Day legacy not just in Australia, but also in Cheshire in England.

ABC Top Stories

Seven Overlooked Mario Games Worth Rediscovering

Culture

4/13/2026AI summary

Seven Overlooked Mario Games Worth Rediscovering

While blockbuster Mario titles dominate the box office and charts, several unique entries in the franchise have been unfairly overlooked. We highlight seven lesser-known Mario games, ranging from early arcade puzzles to innovative handheld adventures.

Guardian Tech