DAILY NEWS Stream – March 31, 2025

Major boost for US-Canada relationship after US President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hold “productive” phone call (Sky News Australia)

US Vice President JD Vance visits Greenland to speak to US military troops stationed there amid President Trump’s plans to acquire the country (Sky News Australia)

US Health and Human Services Department will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies to increase efficiency and better serve Americans’ health needs (AP)

US: Democrats planned for Joe Biden to “die in office” or withdraw from the 2024 presidential race as early as 2023, according to the upcoming book “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House” by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes (Sky News Australia)

A fake AI [artificial intelligence]-generated recording of US Vice President JD Vance criticizing top advisor Elon Musk reaches millions of social media users, highlighting a growing deepfake problem as AI tools become more sophisticated and harder to identify (VnExpress)

China will require labels for all AI [artificial intelligence]- generated content starting September 1, 2025, in a fresh push against fraud and fake news (South China Morning Post)

Vietnam proposes labeling all AI [artificial intelligence]- generated digital products, including books and music, to inform users of their origin, in draft bill to be considered in May 2025 (VnExpress)

Japan compensates former death row inmate Iwao Hakamada US$1.44 million after 46 years of wrongful imprisonment (VnExpress)

Bangladesh detects its first bird flu case since 2018 at a government poultry operation in Jashore city (The Daily Star)

Virus expert Dr. Lawrence Young warns the UK will likely face another pandemic due to climate change and global travel (BBC)

Experts link rising migration in Britain to a surge in the killer disease tuberculosis, with the UK about to lose its “low incidence” status (Daily Mail)

Men who frequently skip prostate cancer screenings face a 45% higher death risk, new study finds. Experts say national screening programs could improve early treatment (Fox News)

US Food and Drug Administration [FDA] bans Red Dye 3 in food over cancer concerns (Al Jazeera)

China confirms a toxic thallium leak in the Lishui River - a tributary of the Yangtze River – from a cement factory, and is rushing to clean it up and prevent it from spreading downstream (Thanh Niên)

Doctors say the first 60 seconds after a burn are crucial: Immediately run cool water over the wounded area for 10-20 minutes, remove jewelry or tight clothing, and cover loosely with a clean bandage or cling film. Seek medical care immediately for deep burns, chemical/electrical injuries, breathing trouble, infection signs, or if there’s any uncertainty about severity. Don’t use ice, creams, break blisters, or try to remove clothing stuck to the burn (CafeBiz; Google Gemini)

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand; Myanmar’s death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble (AP)

Bhutan records its highest-ever temperature, 40°C, signaling the intensifying impacts of global warming on the Himalayan region (Kuensel)

Did you know: Chewing gum is a major plastic waste hazard, as most gums contain the same synthetic chemicals as tires. Discarded gum doesn’t biodegrade, contributing to plastic pollution. Solutions include less consumption, clear labeling, stricter regulations, and eco-friendly alternatives (Dân Trí)

Global nonprofit World Animal Protection condemns Spain’s decision to allow wolf hunting again, calling it unsustainable and unethical (World Animal Protection)

Partial solar eclipse visible across Europe, western Africa, eastern North America, and northern Asia on Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Africa News)

US: New Mexico’s 2025 state legislature approved major animal welfare wins, including US$5 million for companion animal welfare, US$10.5 million for wildlife conservation, humane management for free-roaming horses, and stronger laws against animal fighting. The final step is the Governor’s signature (Animal Protection Voters)

Michigan [US] proposes pet-themed license plates to fund animal welfare initiatives (WNEM)

US: Washington DC’s new law expands pet-friendly housing - capping pet rent, banning non-refundable fees, ending breed restrictions, and creating the district’s first pet-friendly homeless shelter (Humane World for Animals)

New report reveals Israel must boost legume production and cut meat and dairy to secure its food supply by 2050 (Vegconomist)

British actress Millie Bobby Brown transforms her farmhouse into a rescue for over 60 animals, including a lamb and a blind dog (Vegan Food & Living)

Self-honest quote of the day: “Know yourself. Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” – Eppie Lederer, also known as Ann Landers