DAILY NEWS Stream – April 2, 2025

The US is set to sign a critical minerals deal with Ukraine this week, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (Kyiv Independent)

Vietnam approves US tech billionaire Elon Musk’s company SpaceX to trial Starlink satellite internet service there through 2030 (VTV24)

US President Trump signs order to renovate Washington DC, bringing America’s capital back to its golden days by increasing law enforcement, enforcing immigration laws, restoring public spaces, and addressing crime (Tinh Hoa TV; The White House)

US Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] boss Elon Musk is confident he will finish cutting US$1 trillion in wasteful spending by the end of May 2025, and plans to step down then once the necessary arrangements are made (Tuổi Trẻ; Fox News)

American seer Reverend Brandon Biggs predicts a major wealth transfer from corrupt elites to righteous people through President Trump’s cryptocurrency strategy, with the Lord showing Bitcoin and XRP [Ripple] surging in value as early as 2025 (Last Days)

Britain’s King Charles returns home and resumes public duties after a brief hospital stay for cancer treatment side effects (Fox News)

The UK issues urgent recall of a popular cheese after batches were tainted with deadly Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli [STEC] bacteria that kills 1 in 20 victims (Daily Mail)

US recalls over 1,000 bottles of Tec Italy Totale shampoo over possible contamination with infection-causing bacteria Klebsiella oxytoca (Euronews)

Leading UK doctor Dr. Shireen Kassam, MD (vegan) gives 10 reasons why the carnivore diet – consisting only of animal meat, eggs, and dairy, with no plant- based foods - is bad for health: 1) Lack of fiber is detrimental to health. 2) Increased risk of heart disease. 3) Deficiency of essential nutrients, including Vitamin C, magnesium, folate, potassium, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. 4) Increased cancer risk from processed and red meats. 5) No evidence it is superior for weight loss. 6) Increased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. 7) Lack of scientific studies supporting its long-term safety, versus decades of research supporting plant-based diets’ long-term health benefits. 8) Can lead to mental health issues due to lack of fiber and high fat. 9) Not consistent with human evolution, as our ancestors ate mostly plants, and the longest-lived people today [Blue Zones] are 95-100% plant-based. 10) Terrible for environmental health, as industrial animal-raising is the main driver of global warming and ecological destruction (Plant-Based Health Professionals UK)

New York City [US] Health + Hospitals marks National Nutrition Month [March] by celebrating over 2 million vegan meals served to patients since 2022, improving patients’ health, cutting carbon emissions by 36%, and saving 59 cents per meal (NYC Health + Hospitals)

Japan issues an urgent Mount Fuji eruption alert, announcing unprecedented emergency plans for Tokyo as the volcano - which hasn’t shown recent activity, but could “wake up” at any time – could paralyze the entire capital with a thick layer of ash (VTC News; South China Morning Post)

Arctic winter ends with the lowest peak sea ice in history, losing an area the size of Pakistan in under 50 years (Euronews)

Study reveals declining genetic diversity in plants and animals worldwide, increasing the likelihood of a mass extinction. Experts blame human activity for worsening disasters and emerging diseases (CBS8)

UK band Massive Attack’s 2024 concert cut emissions by 98%, setting a world record by using batteries, serving all vegan food, and promoting green travel (Euronews)

Indian startup Fasal’s AI [artificial intelligence] app helps plants “talk” to farmers by alerting them when they need water, fertilizer, or protection from pests, boosting one farmer’s profit by 40% (VTV24)

US-made Cordi-Rosenthal Box, an affordable DIY [do-it-yourself] air purifier made with a box fan, air filters, and cardboard, outperforms pricey alternatives and is gaining popularity (Dân Trí)

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll may exceed 10,000, with tremors felt as far as India, Bangladesh, Laos, and China (WION)

Elegant quote of the day: “Take care of your inner, spiritual beauty. That will reflect in your face.” – Dolores del Rio