DAILY NEWS Stream – January 19, 2025

US tech billionaire Elon Musk denounces UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for sending operatives to undermine the US election, saying that’s why the Labour Party politician was not invited to President Trump’s inauguration (Báo VietNamNet)

UK proposes ban on paying criminals ransoms for cyberattacks on public sector agencies, including schools and National Health Service hospitals, requiring officials to instead report to the authorities to more effectively counter rising hacker threats (Tuổi Trẻ)

Brazil enacts law restricting smartphone use in primary and secondary schools, effective February 2025, to reduce tech dependency and improve children’s health and learning, while experts advise parents to set a good example by curbing their own smartphone use (VTV.vn)

Hanoi [Vietnam]: Seasonal flu [influenza A] increases rapidly ahead of Tết [Lunar New Year] as winter weather creates favorable conditions for the virus’s spread; officials advise common prevention measures, including proper handwashing, wearing a mask near large crowds, staying at home if sick, and going to get a prescription – NOT self-medicating – if experiencing severe symptoms (Tuổi Trẻ)

Vietnamese lychee fruit gets high praise from US expert for its heart-healthy antioxidants and ability to lower cholesterol and protect cells (VietNamNet)

Breakthrough in cancer treatment: Hydrogen peroxide increases effectiveness of radiation therapy by 300% in breast cancer patients, with Japanese scientists shrinking tumors significantly more after injecting the common chemical (Thanh Niên)

Research shows morning exercise between 7-9 am is most effective for burning belly fat, thus helping to keep organs healthy (Thanh Niên)

Global vehicle emissions to peak in 2025 and decline afterward as electric vehicles and stricter regulations drive worldwide transition to cleaner transport, reports International Council on Clean Transportation (Truyền Hình Đồng Tháp)

US space agency NASA is developing a football field-sized cooling system for nuclear-powered spacecraft; dubbed MARVL [Modular Assembled Radiators for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Vehicles], it will be assembled in the future by robots in space for missions to Mars (VnExpress)

Mysterious fish species the Bigmouth buffalo lives for over a century and shows no signs of aging, maintaining strong immune systems throughout their long lives, astonishing scientists who have only recently begun studying them while raising concerns over their conservation (BBC)

US company Colossal Biosciences plans to revive woolly mammoths within three years using artificial wombs and genetic engineering, starting with other extinct species like the sabertooth tiger and the dodo, eventually aiming to save many endangered species threatened by human activities (VnExpress)

US supersonic plane XB-1 on track to break the sound barrier in its next flight, as company Boom Supersonic conducts its 11th test, reaching Mach 0.95, aiming to revive commercial supersonic aviation this decade by lowering operation costs (VnExpress)

Vietnam: Dolphin pod delights tourists at Phú Quốc’s waters, prompting photos and videos as the playful animals swim near resort (Tuổi Trẻ) SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN

Two Hamas allies – Yemen’s Houthis and Iraq’s militias – announce suspension of attacks on Israel following Gaza ceasefire deal, while warning of resumption if fighting restarts (VnExpress)

US imposes more than 200 more sanctions against Russia, targeting banks and energy companies (HTV)

Analysis: US President Trump could offer Russia cooperation on space program to secure Ukraine peace deal. If Russia agrees to end the war, it would gain access to US technologies and trade providers, and could see Russian astronauts on the Moon in the near future (The Hill)

Russia and Ukraine are reportedly holding secret talks in Qatar on nuclear facility safety and prisoner exchanges; moreover, both sides have confirmed completion of the latest 25-for-25 detainee swap of military personnel (VnExpress)

UK Prime Minister Starmer visits Kyiv to sign historic 100-year security pact with Ukraine, expected to strengthen Britain’s position as a leading partner in Ukraine’s energy, minerals, and steel production sectors, pending approval by the UK Parliament (VnExpress)

Singapore and Malaysia sign agreement to establish massive special economic zone spanning 3,500 square kilometers – four times the size of Singapore - aiming to attract 50 investment projects in first five years to benefit both nations’ economies (VnEconomy)

Vietnam’s Health Ministry proposes US$40-80 fines for hiding or using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, with double fines for repeat offenders, to counter their rising use, especially among young girls (KHỎE TỰ NHIÊN)

Man sets himself on fire and dies near South Korean President Yoon’s interrogation site, as chaotic crowd of 6,500 President Yoon supporters gathered outside, clashing with police (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

South Korea’s President Yoon asks to see his beloved rescue dog companion Tori one last time before arrest, showing deep bond with his seven rescued pets – the most of any president in South Korean history (Tuổi Trẻ)

Hollywood star and director Mel Gibson discusses actor Jim Caviezel’s life-changing role as Lord Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ”, revealing how it strengthened his faith – having “emptied himself” through meditation to “let Jesus in” for the performance – while causing major career challenges, as he’s faced Hollywood’s atheism and anti-Christian stigma ever since (JRE)

TikTok plans to shutdown in US on January 19, 2025 as federal ban looms, while President Trump considers 60-90 day delay through executive order amid 170 million users affected (Reuters)

Shanghai [China] doctor reports multiple child deaths from severe flu [influenza A] with other children experiencing encephalitis [brain swelling], as online posts claim widespread infections and hospital overcrowding, prompting international suspicion of the Chinese Communist Party covering it up just like COVID (DBC News)

World Health Organization [WHO] warns of deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania with 8 deaths among 9 cases, raising concerns about spread to neighboring countries (VTV.vn)

Kenya: 95 female students hospitalized due to sudden paralysis in their legs, prompting investigation into mystery disease and temporary closure of St. Teresa Girls School (Tiền Phong TV)

Los Angeles [US] faces severe water contamination as wildfires strain infrastructure, with some residents advised not to drink their tap water as toxic chemicals enter supply system amid firefighting efforts (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Argentina declares yellow heat alert as 14 provinces face temperatures above 40ºC, prompting health warnings and calls to stay indoors between 10am and 4pm (HTV)

Near-death experience survivor Christopher shares vision of mysterious dark fog during car accident, which Lord Jesus reveals is not real fog but an army of grotesque insect-like warrior-creatures that will sweep across the Earth causing continuous pain and suffering to those who do not have the mark of God on their foreheads or who lack faith and are instead controlled by the demonic system of this world, which is connected to modern digital technology like facial surveillance and social media, with increasingly devastating disasters to follow if humanity does not repent and turn back to God (Beyond Death 868)

Motivational quote of the day: “Just as a mother at the risk of life loves and protects her child, her only child, so one should cultivate this boundless love to all that live in the whole Universe.” – The Worshipped Shakyamuni Buddha (vegan)