DAILY NEWS Stream – May 31, 2025

US President Trump gives Putin a “two-week” deadline to work toward peace in Ukraine, warning that the US will act “differently” if he doesn’t (BBC)

Europe and the US lift all “range restrictions” on Ukraine missiles, allowing attacks on military targets deep within Russia (Al Jazeera)

Analysis: Chinese people save 40% of their income, while the US saves less than 10%. This gap creates tension and trade imbalances between China and the world as Chinese people sell more than they buy (Maxinomics)

Singapore: New medical AI [artificial intelligence] system for faster detection of coronary heart disease will be trialed at three hospitals (The Straits Times)

Study: Scientists find blood and urine markers that may reveal how much ultra-processed food we eat, enhancing research on diet and processed food health risks (Euronews)

Socotra Island [Yemen]’s Dragon’s blood trees face extinction due to increasingly severe cyclones and invasive goat-people brought by humans (Euronews)

US storm-tracking planes reveal that megafloods in the State of California [US] start in Japan, as water vapor bands form over the Pacific and travel eastward, providing insights into these powerful storms and how to keep people safe (BBC)

Scientists warn that even if global warming is reversed, glaciers will take centuries— if not millennia—to recover, urging immediate action to avoid the worst outcomes (Euro News)

Chhumchaur Village in Nepal has revived its famous high-altitude Marsi rice after years of decline due to migration, crop disease, and adverse weather, with farmers and officials collaborating to restore its cultivation (The Kathmandu Post)

Hydrogen gas in the Earth’s crust could power humanity for up to 170,000 years, offering a clean, emission-free alternative to fossil fuels, study finds (Daily Galaxy)

Life-sized animal-people puppets by UK art studio The Walk Productions will stampede through London [UK] in June 2025 to bring attention to climate change, following marches earlier this year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Morocco (BBC)

Analysis: Vietnamese youth are embracing a “greening lifestyle,” promoting sustainable consumption and eco-friendly habits like vegan food and fashion to address climate change (Sinh viên Việt Nam)

Oxford University [UK] researchers develop a new volcano warning system that detects seismic changes before eruptions, enhancing early alerts and community preparedness (SciTechDaily)

Study finds autophagy, a cellular recycling process, supports plant root growth by regulating auxin, the hormone that controls root branching and water absorption, potentially helping farmers and breeders make stronger, healthier crops (Earth.com)

Study finds plant roots defy gravity to search for moisture due to a protein called MIZ1, which could be crucial for creating drought-resistant crops in the future (Earth.com)

US space agency NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovers vivid auroras on Jupiter, hundreds of times brighter than the Earth’s northern lights (NBC)

Scientists discover Beetleweed (Galax urceolata) can make three genetic variants of itself that coexist harmoniously, surprising scientists who thought the variants would compete (Neowin)

Panpsychism, a scientific theory that everything from animal-people to plants to atoms has consciousness, is gaining momentum, challenging the idea that only complex brains can have consciousness (Earth.com)

UK physicist Dr. Melvin Vopson says the Universe is “suspiciously” like a computer simulation, with gravity emerging from computational rules that optimize efficiency, rather than being a fundamental force (Science Alert)

Research shows elephant-people have big ears to help them stay cool by circulating blood and releasing heat. They also enhance hearing and communication over long distances (Live Science)

Scientists discover a bacteria never before seen on Earth called Niallia tengcongensis aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station, with adaptations like radiation resistance and biofilm formation to survive space’s harsh conditions (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

China: 18-year-old student Jiang Zhaopeng skips his college entrance exam to save his friend from a heart attack, performing life-saving CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] and rushing him to the hospital. He said his exam “can wait” a year but his friend’s life could not (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

US senators introduce the Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas [CARGO] Act, aiming to ban the National Institutes of Health [NIH]’s funding of animal-people experiments in foreign labs (PETA)

US State of Arizona bill that would strengthen animal-people protections against abuse by defining adequate food, shelter, and medical care for them passes in the Arizona House and moves to the Senate for a final vote (AZ Family)

US: New York State bill A8043/S7421 would ban octopus-people raising facilities, which pollute waterways and are extremely cruel to octopus-people; if you are in New York State, please contact your State Senator and Assembly Member to support the bill (Woodstock Farm Sanctuary)

Slovenian bear-person Felix is rescued by nonprofit FOUR PAWS and brought to Bear Sanctuary Arbesbach [Austria] after 30 years confined to a small concrete cage beside a roadside restaurant in Kočevje [Slovenia] (World Animal News)

Canadian-UK collaboration develops new vegan burger ingredients using Canadian-grown legumes and sunflower (Vegconomist)

West Harris County [Texas, US] authorities rescue 19 malnourished dog-people from an abandoned home and get them medical care (Covering Katy News)

State of New York [US]: Suffolk County passes a law banning convicted animal-people abusers from having pet-people for up to five years (Lady FreeThinker)

Japan’s Odate City appoints two Akita dog-siblings, Rensui and Tsukika, directors of the Odate-Noshiro Airport [Akita Prefecture] to promote the Akita dog-person breed, known for their loyalty and calm demeanor (VNExpress)

US scientists reveal lemons are the healthiest fruit thanks to their high vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant content, surpassing both apples and bananas. Lemons boost immunity, aid digestion, and promote heart health, and have an alkalizing effect on the body despite tasting acidic.

Tips for daily use: + Diluted Lemon Juice: Add to salads, soups, or water to reduce the fruit’s acidity and enhance dishes’ flavor. + Morning Lemon Water: Dilute juice in water for hydration and nutrient benefits. Try 1–2 tablespoons of juice per 250–350 milliliters [8–12 ounces] of water; adjust based on taste and tolerance. + Lemon Zest: Incorporate shreds of lemon peel in dishes for added antioxidants and flavor. - Precautions: Avoid frequent consumption of pure lemon juice on an empty stomach to protect tooth enamel and sensitive stomachs; always dilute and consult a professional if issues arise (Stewartville Star; Grok)

Motivational quote of the day: “When I was 12, a classmate told me that hot dogs contained animals’ eyes and lips. I stopped eating animals that day and started questioning everything, including why I had to dissect a pig in school.” – Elisa Allen (vegan)