DAILY NEWS Stream – November 18, 2025

The EU sends an extra €1 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan after mass displacement due to conflict, bringing the EU’s 2025 total contribution to over €273 million (European Commission)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the BBC should reform after the network falsely edited US President Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech, prompting resignations and a US$1 billion lawsuit threat from President Trump’s lawyers (VnExpress)

Panama seizes over 13 tons of drugs in a Pacific tugboat operation, arresting 10 crew members from five countries under the country’s anti-trafficking Firmeza Plan (baotintuc.vn)

The South Korean National Police hosts a Global Operation Meeting with Interpol [The International Criminal Police Organization] and ASEAN [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] in Seoul [Korea] to combat transnational fraud and human trafficking under the Breaking Chains initiative (baotintuc.vn)

US President Trump signs Congress’s funding bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in US history, restoring federal services and paychecks until January 30. President Trump praised the bill as a step to “get our country working again” and blamed “extremist Democrats” for shutting down the government “for political reasons,” claiming it cost US$1.5 trillion (New York Post)

The US strikes its final penny [1 cent coin] after over 230 years, ending production that cost nearly four times the coin’s value, saving taxpayers US$56 million annually. President Trump had ordered the halt in February, calling it “government waste” (The Gateway Pundit)

US: Newly released emails show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein cut ties with former President Bill Clinton [Democrat] in 2016 because Clinton was “a liar.” Epstein and Clinton’s connection dates to the early 1990s, though Clinton denies visiting Epstein’s island (New York Post)

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro says recent investigations launched under President Trump’s Justice Department are meant to uncover the truth, not to get revenge. These investigations focus on two former officials from the previous Obama administration— James Clapper and John Brennan. A court in Florida has ordered them to appear before a grand jury because they are suspected of giving false statements about supposed Russian interference in the 2016 election involving President Trump (New York Post)

AI (artificial intelligence) startup Anthropic announces a US$50 billion investment to build data centers in Texas and New York [US], creating over 3,000 jobs by 2026. Anthropic said the move supports President Trump’s AI Action Plan, which aims to make America the global AI leader (New York Post)

US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] arrests California [US] Governor Gavin Newsom [Democrat]’s chief of staff Dana Williamson [Democrat] on 23 federal fraud charges including diverting US$225,000 from a political campaign for personal use (The Gateway Pundit)

Three Chinese astronauts from the Shenzhou-20 mission are stranded on Tiangong Space Station after their re-entry capsule was damaged by space junk, postponing their Earth return indefinitely. China is preparing a backup capsule and conducting extensive testing to safely return the crew (The Gateway Pundit)

Nutritionists praise snow peas as a crisp, low-calorie source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber that support immunity, bone strength, and easy digestion. Their protein and antioxidant content help reduce inflammation and stabilize blood sugar. Enjoy them lightly steamed or stir-fried to keep their nutrients vibrant and their benefits at their peak as part of a nutritious vegan diet (Healthline)

Doctors say figs are naturally rich in fiber, potassium, and polyphenol antioxidants that support heart health, healthy digestion, and stable blood pressure when incorporated into a whole-food vegan diet. Figs’ plant-powered compounds help reduce inflammation and nourish the gut microbiome. Eat fresh figs as a snack or add dried figs to oatmeal or salads for a sweet, nutrient-dense boost (Medical News Today)

Spain orders a nationwide poultry lockdown to prevent an avian flu outbreak after over 130 cases have been reported across Europe since July (Reuters)

An “atmospheric river” storm hits Southern California [US] with risks of flash floods and deaths on stormy seas (AP)

Astronomers have for the first time observed a stellar storm on a star other than the Sun, on red dwarf star StKM 1-1262, over 133 light-years away, with an eruption over 10,000 times more powerful than a solar storm, potentially stripping the atmospheres of nearby planets (Tuổi Trẻ)

Scientists discover ocean bacteria with genes enabling them to break down plastic, found in over 75% of worldwide seawater samples analyzed, indicating microbes are adapting to human pollution. However, this won’t solve the plastic waste crisis— researchers warn that once plastics sink to the deep sea, the damage to marine life and humans has already been done (Anthropocene)

New biosensor technology helps save bat-people from the threat of wind turbines, potentially reducing bat deaths over 60% while recovering around 50% of lost electricity (VTV)

Pasadena [California, US] vegan French bakery ID-Eclair offers an elegant Thanksgiving meal for two created by classically trained pastry Chef Romuald Guiot (vegan), featuring vegan turkey, herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and fresh bread (VegNews)

Buenos Aires [Argentina]’s Animal Abuse Prevention Association (ACMA) urgently seeks over 100 hectares to relocate 130 rescued horse-people as its land lease expires (Noticias Ambientales)

HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] bookstore Sam At Book and Coffee offers cash rewards for reading 100 hours to encourage youth to put down their phones and rediscover reading as a way to build patience and focus (baotintuc.vn)

Westlake [South Africa] couple Louise and Enrico Hanslo rescue five kittens trapped in their roof by cutting through the ceiling and walls. Their compassionate act inspired the community, whose fundraiser surpassed the couple’s home repair goal within 48 hours; the remaining funds will support animal-people care (Good Things Guy)

One-year-old dog-person Tia is found protecting five abandoned puppies in a California [US] field until rescue, displaying “allo” [non-biological] parenting behavior. Tia and four puppies have been adopted, while one puppy, Serenity, is still awaiting a forever home (Newsweek)

California [US] couple rescues a hummingbird-person trapped in their condo near the sunroof using a long pole and flower to guide the bird-individual safely out the window (ABC7)

“Jesus looks at me again, and He says with a command— strong command: ‘No, it’s not your time. Go back.’ I felt like all of creation that was in front of me moved out of the way and said, ‘He’s not talking about me, He’s talking about you!’” American man Dean Braxton shares how he died for over an hour and traveled through Heaven, meeting Lord Jesus (vegetarian), his family, and all creation before being sent back with a mission.

Dean was a juvenile probation supervisor in Washington State [US] when a kidney stone led to a severe infection. During surgery, the infection spread; his heart and lungs shut down, and he was declared clinically dead for an hour and forty-five minutes. As his body failed, Dean felt almost no fear. He believed he was “going home.” Then he exited his body. “I remember leaving my body and really shooting through the hospital floors, and even going into the blue sky. And I remember going into outer space, and it was really fast. I remember reading this one scripture that says, ‘To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord.’ And all I could say was, ‘That was it, that was it, that was it!’ That’s what really happened— I was moving that fast. I would say faster than a person could blink their eye; by the time the top eyelid hits the bottom one, I was already in Heaven.”

Dean saw what looked like a window of light ahead and entered Heaven, where everything radiated peace and welcome. Even the trees and flowers seemed happy to see him.

“Everything was right, there was nothing wrong. It was peace. There was nothing that would agitate you there, nothing that would get on your nerves. And the thing that got me more than anything else was that I fit. I knew I was welcome there. Everything in Heaven literally was glad I was there.” But more than the beauty, Dean wanted to see Lord Jesus. Moving through a forest, he sensed Jesus beyond it, as the trees ushered him forward. “As I was going through those trees, they parted before me. And it felt like they were saying on either side of me, ‘He’s going to see the King! He’s going to see the King!’”

Finally, Dean entered a clearing, where he saw Lord Jesus standing among angels and billions of redeemed people, all gathered to praise and worship God. Overwhelmed, Dean fell to his hands and knees, staring at Lord Jesus’ feet and legs before finally seeing His face. The love radiating from Him struck Dean as utterly personal and utterly complete. “All I could say was, ‘You did this for me.’ And everything inside of me, everything about me at that moment, knew that the only reason I was in Heaven is because of what Jesus Christ had done. Everything was so grateful in my being, that He had done that for me, that the next thing I could only do was say, “Thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You. Mentally, I knew he had done it for everyone. But, personally, I took it on as so personal that You not only died on the cross so that I could be here, but You created all of Heaven just for me! I don’t want to say I was being selfish, because I wasn’t, but that’s what I felt like— He had done it just for me.

Everything about Him that I looked at loved me. His hands, they loved me. And then I got to His face. And He looked at me like I never, ever disobeyed Him in my entire existence. You know, that really got me. I read the Bible. It literally says that when God forgives you, He forgets it. I experienced that look from Jesus.” Dean understood he was an eternal being and that Lord Jesus’ love would outlast everything. Lord Jesus then downloaded knowledge into him before saying gently, “No, it’s not your time. Go back.” But when Dean approached the exit of Heaven, he sensed his physical body wasn’t ready yet. Overjoyed, he turned back and explored Heaven again. He traveled across landscapes where mountains moved like ocean waves and waters glowed vibrant blue. Animals lived there, too. After Dean circled back to Lord Jesus, immersed in a wrapping Light emanating from Him, Lord Jesus again told him it wasn’t his time. Dean traveled through Heaven some more. Then on his third return to the Lord, Dean finally noticed a vast company of his family— generation after generation.

“I saw my grandmother Mary. Behind her were other relatives, and then behind them were relatives. And it was generation after generation of all those that had a connection with Jesus Christ and the Father.” Dean was amazed to see relatives in Heaven he never thought would be there, realizing they had met God’s standards even if they hadn’t met his. He also learned how important family truly is. “I got to see my entire family in Heaven, smiling and enjoying each other so much. I didn’t know that family was like that in Heaven. I had thought we were all the family of God and we all would see each other. But you guys, the reality of it is, family is important to God, and I came to understand that.”

After more spiritual downloads, Jesus commanded him one final time. “Jesus looks at me again, and He says with a command— strong command: ‘No, it’s not your time. Go back.’ I felt like all of creation that was in front of me moved out of the way and said, ‘He’s not talking about me, He’s talking about you!’ And my grandmother Mary is there, and she says, ‘Bring as many of us back with you as you can.’ And she’s talking about my entire family here on the planet Earth. So I bowed before Jesus like this, went over those trees again, got to what I call the edge of Heaven, took a step, and I was out and headed back to this realm.”

Dean found himself back in the hospital hovering over his body just as the doctor was signing his death certificate. Re-entering quickly, his heart monitor began beeping again and medical staff rushed to revive him. Back on Earth, Dean struggled with the sadness of leaving Heaven. But his perspective on life permanently changed. “I didn’t really want to come back, but I felt like He [Lord Jesus] was saying, ‘I need you there more than I need you here.’ And how did I change: I look at things from an eternal point of view. I don’t have the same ‘grasp’ as I did before on things. And what I mean by that: holding onto things. It’s not that I’m free to let them go, because I know we need them here on the planet, but if they go, I don’t grieve over them.” (The Other Side NDE)

Uplifting quote of the day: “The sooner we let go of holding on, the sooner we can hold on to the beauty of what’s unfolding before us. Nothing was ever meant to stay the same forever.” — Julieanne O’Connor American Author