DAILY NEWS Stream – October 7, 2025

India and China will restart direct flights at the end of October after five years of suspension due to COVID-19 and border tensions, aiming to boost people- to-people exchanges and normalize relations (VnExpress)

US President Trump declares Caribbean drug cartels “unlawful combatants” and announces the US is in a “non-international armed conflict” after three military strikes last month killed 11 suspected drug smugglers (Sky News Australia)

President Trump plans thousands of federal job cuts targeting Democrat agencies during the government shutdown, which was started by the Democrats and affects 750,000 government workers (Fox News)

The US Energy Department reallocates US$365 million for Puerto Rico’s energy grid crisis affecting 3.2 million residents, prioritizing emergency repairs, infrastructure stabilization and security (U.S. Department of Energy)

The US awards over US$86 million to 14 states to support training in critical and emerging industries including shipbuilding, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and energy, following President Trump’s Executive Orders to prepare Americans for skilled trades and to restore marine dominance (U.S Department of Labor)

The EU introduces new savings accounts and education programs to help citizens earn more by improving access to financial advice (European Commission)

President Trump says part of His “big plans” for the 2026 midterm elections is to “survive” amid left-wing political violence, recalling two assassination attempts against Him and the murder of key ally Charlie Kirk. Though stressing security concerns, the President said He’s raised over US$1 billion since defeating Kamala Harris in 2024 to back His political allies in midterm races (New York Post)

Research shows drinking soy milk can significantly lower cholesterol. Active compounds such as isoflavones and plant sterols in soy are found to regulate fat metabolism and reduce cholesterol absorption in the gut. When soy is used to replace animal-people protein, this fat-controlling effect is even more evident, indicating that consuming soy milk, tofu, and other soy products as part of a healthy vegan diet can help boost heart health and keep a healthy weight (Thanh Niên)

Experts say lotus seeds with red dates make a nourishing vegan tonic that boosts energy, supports digestion, and improves blood circulation. Lotus seeds provide protein and calming plant-based compounds that aid sleep, while red dates are rich in iron, antioxidants, and natural sugars that strengthen the blood and support immunity. Simmer the seeds and dates until tender for a comforting, health-boosting dish (Sức Khỏe Diệu Kỳ)

Traditional medical doctors say phổ tai, a type of dried seaweed commonly used in Vietnamese soups and salads, is a vegan superfood packed with minerals like iodine, calcium, and magnesium that support thyroid, bone, and heart health. It’s also rich in antioxidants and natural fibers that aid digestion and detoxification. Soak briefly to soften, then add to vegan broths or salads for a light, mineral-rich boost (Nghĩa Miền Tây)

Report shows red and processed animal-people meat consumption is costing US taxpayers tens of billions of dollars annually due to higher chronic disease and early death rates. Cutting processed animal-people meat’s disease burden by 30% would save US$21 billion annually in the US, €2.2 billion in Germany, £1.4 billion in the UK, and nearly €1 billion in France. Report author Dr. Chris Van Tulleken urges political courage and public support to solve this crisis (Vegconomist)

UK charity Cats Protection warns against walking cat-people on harnesses, saying it causes stress and prevents cat-individuals’ natural “fight or flight” responses. Experts stress that cat-people are territorial animal-people who prefer to choose how they roam. The charity recommends safe carriers for transport instead of backpacks or harnesses (Daily Mail)

Nearly 100 passengers and staff contract norovirus on board a Norwegian cruise ship traveling from San Diego to Miami [US], with symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, muscle pain, headache, stomach pain, and fever (Báo Dân Trí)

US scientists discover beta-HPV19, a very common virus, can drive skin cancer growth in immunocompromised patients (Earth.com)

Certain mouth bacteria may triple the risk of pancreatic cancer, says a new study tracking 122,000 people. The researchers emphasize good oral hygiene— brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups— to help lower cancer risk (Fox News)

Study finds that using marijuana while playing video games significantly increases the risk of mental health issues such as anxiety, paranoia, and sleep disorders (Fox News)

Afghanistan urgently needs shelter for tens of thousands after last month’s 6.0 earthquake killed more than 2,200 people and destroyed more than 8,000 homes (Reuters)

New laser measurement study confirms global sea levels have risen 3.5 inches [8.9 centimeters] since 1993, mainly from melting land ice, increasing risks of coastal flood (Earth.com)

European report warns every part of the ocean is now under threat from climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, threatening 200 million Europeans (European Commission)

Astronomers discover the rogue planet Cha 1107- 7626, 620 light-years away, rapidly pulling in gas and dust like a star. It’s the first time such an intense growth burst has been observed in a young planet (CNN)

Chinese and German researchers prove honeybees use cognitive maps, comparing dance instructions with their own memories to navigate and adjust when things don’t match— revealing a new level of honeybee communication (Earth.com)

University of Tokyo [Japan] scientists create artificial diamonds using electron beams, opening new ways of creating quantum dots essential for quantum computers and sensors (SciTechDaily)

The Vegan Vibez Fall Fest is returning to Houston [Texas, US] on October 19, 2025. As one of the fastest- growing vegan festivals in the US, it aims to promote healthy, plant-based and cruelty-free lifestyles through fun, engaging and educational experiences—more info at MyVeganVibez.com (CW39 Houston)

Run for the Heart 2025 draws 5,000 participants in Thủ Thiêm [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] and raises over US$265,000 to support children born with heart disease, bringing total funds raised since 2013 to US$1.7 million (VNExpress)

Peace Ridge Sanctuary hosts its 4th Annual 5K run and 1-Mile Walk in Albion [Maine, US] to support animal-people welfare and protection (WABI5)

Đà Nẵng [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: Ms. Trần Thị Ngọc finds an endangered 2.2-kilogram golden mountain turtle-person and hands him over to Mobile Forest Ranger Force No. 1 for a health check and release back into the wild (VOH)

HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] residents and officials rescue and provide medical care for stray and wild animal-people: + Ms. Hồng Tuyết Mai, 71, has cared for stray cat-, bird-, and squirrel-people for nearly 20 years, providing food and shelter at her own expense. + Ms. Quang Thanh similarly feeds and cares for pigeon-folk daily. + The HCMC Forest Protection Department constantly rescues wild animal-people without legal origin, such as monkey-persons, spotted civet-people, and reticulated python-folk (Báo Tiền Phong)

American energy healer Bryan Jackson shares his near-death experience from 1993: At age 33, Bryan’s life had collapsed. He was drinking heavily, emotionally numb, and had lost the will to live. Though he entered a treatment center for alcohol abuse without intending to quit, a counselor challenged him to try 30 days sober. He began staying at a friend Wayne’s motel outside Montgomery, Alabama. One night, after dinner at a truck stop, his vision began closing in. Alarmed, he returned to his room, looked in the mirror, and saw complete darkness in his eyes— no light at all. It was the worst he had ever seen. He lay down, pulled the covers over his head, and said, “I quit.”

Then it began. A tremendous noise, like a jet engine or the static of a television off-air, filled the room. It was pink, white, and gray noise, spanning all frequencies so loudly that he couldn’t hear his own thoughts. The darkness was absolute. There was no light, joy, freedom, friends, or hope— and, most disturbingly, he didn’t care. His strict religious upbringing had taught him that this was final: hell, the void. He knew where he was, and there was no escape.

At that moment, a thought surfaced— something the counselor had once told him: someday he would get out of bed, get on his knees, and ask for help. With nothing to lose, he crawled out of bed, knelt, and said, “God, I can’t do this.” Instantly, the noise stopped. There was total silence. Then he heard the familiar, still, small inner voice he had known since childhood: “Go see Wayne.”

Bryan got up and went to the motel office, where Wayne sat with his father’s large-print Bible. There were two chairs; Bryan sat in the other and told him something strange had happened. When he looked at the page, the words seemed to leap out at him. He took the book and admitted he didn’t understand what he was reading. Wayne told him to be quiet and read. The passage described where Bryan had been, where he was, and where he was headed. That moment changed his life completely; he has not had a drink since then.

After his near-death experience, Bryan found he could recognize when others were in that same darkness, describing them as “the walking dead.” Years later, he studied energy healing techniques and learned to focus the energy God gave him, acting as a conduit for healing. His life transformed from despair to hope, purpose, and spiritual connection. He later met others with light-filled near-death experiences, contrasting their experiences with his own dark one. He often reflects that his spirit “woke up in hell,” but that awakening led him back to God, to healing, and to a life beyond anything he could have imagined (IANDS)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman American Poet and Essayist