DAILY NEWS Stream – May 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signs a law officially accepting the US-Ukraine minerals deal, set to finance Ukraine’s reconstruction while providing strategic resources and deterrence against Russian aggression (VTV.vn)

US: Criminal group 764 targets kids online with extortion and abuse, often through social media or popular online video games, FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] warns parents (Newsweek)

US FDA [Food and Drug Administration] warns seniors to avoid the chikungunya [mosquito-borne disease] vaccine after two deaths and 15 serious complications (Fox News)

Cholera outbreak kills nearly 600 people in Angola as the country battles its worst outbreak in 20 years (VTV.vn)

Mexico: Outbreak of flesh-eating New World Screwworm poses health risks to cow-people, pet-companions, and humans, and could spread to the US. The parasite flies lay eggs in open wounds that hatch into sharp maggots that tear into flesh, causing serious damage or death. Experts warn residents and travelers to Latin America NOT to contact domestic animal-people, sleep outdoors, or show open wounds (Fox News)

India: 14 people die from alcohol poisoning with 6 more in critical condition in the State of Punjab (VTV.vn)

Doctors warn taking cold showers directly after being outside in the heat raise risks of stroke and heart attack, and advise waiting at least 20–30 minutes for your body to dry and cool down before bathing (VietnamNet)

Experts share 3 types of plants that can help diabetics control blood sugar: Bitter melon, moringa, and cucumber (Thanh Niên)

Experts say walking lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and advise walking at least 10,000 steps a day, or 14,000 for weight loss (VTC News)

Australia faces record warmth and drought as winter in the Southern Hemisphere approaches, forecasts show. For many Australians, this year feels like summer never left. Even now in May, it’s still unusually warm (Phys.org)

Philippine volcano Mount Kanlaon erupts, throwing a giant column of ash 4.5 kilometers into the sky. Nearby residents experienced thunderous rumbling and light ashfall, but no injuries were reported (Tuổi Trẻ)

Extreme heat worsens in the world’s hottest areas, including Death Valley [US], Jacobabad [Pakistan], Basra [Iraq], Phoenix [US], Delhi [India], and Dallol [Ethiopia] (VnExpress)

Radio blackouts occur around the world after an X Class solar flare, the largest of 2025 so far, hit Earth on May 13, 2025. Scientists say more could come later this year (IFLScience)

US space agency NASA continues studying May 2024’s Gannon storm, the largest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years – so powerful that it overheated power lines, disrupted GPS [global positioning system] satellites, and forced trans-Atlantic flights to change course (Phys.org)

Climate change is breaking the insurance industry as extreme weather makes insurance costly or unavailable in high-risk areas (ZME Science)

Japanese researchers find that artificial structures provide a quicker fix than natural reefs to help bleached coral grow back amid rising coral bleaching events worldwide (Tuổi Trẻ)

New MiCO [Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean] database maps marine animal-people’s travels, showing how their movement links the oceans across countries and regions (Earth.com)

2025 brings new inventions and concepts that will likely change the way we live: + Kawasaki Corleo: Hydrogen-powered robot horse you can ride simply by leaning forward; concept stage. + Volonaut Airbike: Jet-powered flying superbike; prototype stage. + Overland AI Ultra: Autonomous military rover; in production. + Lynx M20: Rugged robot dog for industry; commercially available. + Switchbot K20+ Pro: Multitasking home robot; for sale. + Apptronik Apollo: Humanoid robot with Google Gemini AI; testing phase. + Roborock Saros Z70: Smart vacuum with robotic arm; for sale. + Neo Gamma: Home humanoid robot; limited testing. + Halliday AI Glasses: AI-powered augmented reality [AR] glasses; shipping started. + Unitree B2-W: Industrial robot dog; in mass production (TechnologyX AI)

Scientists discover Mars may have a huge layer of liquid water underground, possibly supporting life, according to seismic data (Tuổi Trẻ)

The Pacific Ocean saw an unusual increase in radioactive isotope beryllium-10 about 10 million years ago, possibly from a powerful cosmic event, scientists find (Dân Trí)

Okra and fenugreek extracts safely remove most microplastics from water, US researchers find (Good News Network)

US scientists use machine learning, a type of AI (artificial intelligence), to find harmful chemicals in soil (Phys.org)

Saint Lucia: Coconut Bay Resort’s vegan restaurant uses mostly local ingredients (Travel Pulse)

State of Arizona [US]: Vegan fast-food chain Mr. Charlie’s opens 18 locations, joining successful locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sydney [Australia] (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)

City of Reno [Nevada, US]: Vegan Chef Challenge showcases plant-based dishes through May 2025 (FOX11)

US YouTuber Swayze Foster (vegan) shares easy, nutritious school lunch ideas on her YouTube channel Unnatural Vegan (Plant Based News)

City of Chico [California, US]: PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] truck plays pig-people squeals to protest industrial animal-people raising operations and promote veganism as the best way to help, respect, and love animal-people (Action News Now)

UK food brand Wall’s Pastry launches vegan steak and vegan chicken slices in Tesco supermarkets nationwide (The Plant Base)

City of Nha Trang [Vietnam]: Nghĩa Phương Temple serves free vegan meals monthly (Vietnam-Plus)

City of Huế [Vietnam] increases penalties for buying, selling, and keeping wild birds, to protect biodiversity (Môi trường & Cuộc sống)

City of Huế [Vietnam]: Forest rangers help rescue and release captured animals, including a rare loris, back into the wild (Vietnam.vn)

It’s now a crime for animal abusers to own pets in Suffolk County [New York, US] after lawmakers close a loophole (New York Post)

Europe: Smart Protein project grows lentils and chickpeas to reduce animal-people meat’s environmental harm (The Cool Down)

The global flax protein market grows, expected to reach US$47.7 billion by 2030 as vegan diets gain popularity (DataM Intelligence 4market Research LLP)

The global vegan bacon market is booming worldwide, set to reach US$2.4 billion by 2032 (Coherent Market Insights)

The global vegan milk market is projected to reach US$31.6 billion by 2032, driven by health trends and environmental concerns about dairy’s negative impacts (Persistence Market Research)

4 Tips for Eco-Friendly Vegan Clothes Shopping: 1) Buy natural fibers, not plastic, by checking specific materials (for example, cactus leather [natural] vs. polyurethane [plastic]) 2) Seek trusted certifications: Verify claims with standards like Global Recycled Standard (GRS) or Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) 3) Focus on durability: Choose long-lasting, repairable, or recyclable items over short-lived products. 4) Demand transparency: Support brands like Veja that openly share material and production details (Mind Food)

4 tips to get calcium on a vegan diet: 1) Eat calcium-rich plant foods: Include dark leafy greens (kale, spinach), tofu, fortified plant milks, nuts (almonds, sesame), and dried fruits (figs) 2) Enhance your absorption: Pair calcium sources with vitamin D (in sun-dried mushrooms, plant milk and supplements) and magnesium (in nuts and grains) 3) Limit inhibitors: Reduce salt and caffeine, and don’t drink alcohol, to prevent calcium loss. 4) Consider supplements: Use calcium citrate or calcium carbonate if needed, consulting a doctor for safe dosing (Sức khỏe & Đời sống)

Research reveals 5 types of tea or congee good for older adults’ health: 1) Grapefruit Leaf Tea: May fight tumors and cancer, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, improves circulation; use 8-10 leaves, steep in 800 milliliters of boiling water for 30 minutes. 2) Guava Leaf Tea: Detoxifies, rich in antioxidants, can stabilize blood sugar and reduce cholesterol; use 10 leaves, boil with 50 grams of rice in 1 liter of water for 15 minutes. 3) Mung Bean & Rice Congee: Enhances sleep, supports digestion, may help prevent chronic diseases; soak 100 grams of mung beans and 100 grams of rice for 12 hours, cook with 700 milliliters of water for 30 minutes. 4) Papaya Leaf Tea: Treats kidney issues, fatty liver, and cancer; use 50 grams of papaya leaf stems and 10 grams of ginger, boil in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes. 5) Turmeric & Ginseng Leaf Tea: May detoxify the liver, reduces inflammation, may help prevent Alzheimer’s and cancer; use 10-15 grams of turmeric and 20 grams of ginseng leaves, boil in 1 liter of water for 15 minutes (Handmade VN)

Heart-opening quote of the day: “Forgive your parents. They were learning too. And it will help you gain freedom and be healed.” – Andy Goodman (vegan)