DAILY NEWS Stream – November 18, 2024

Strategic bridge collapses in Russian-occupied Crimea, disrupting military supply routes and injuring two, as Ukraine continues offensive operations (The Saigon Post)

Russia reduces compensation for soldiers injured in war due to rising costs, with payments for so-called “minor” injuries now only US$1,000 (Tuổi Trẻ)

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un faces great risk sending troops to aid Russia in Ukraine, risking heavy casualties, global backlash, sanctions, and potential overextension amid volatile conflict (PPR GLOBAL)

Ukraine repels Russian advances on Kupiansk while destroying Russian ammunition depot and two bunkers in Kharkiv region (VietNamNet)

Iranian ambassador declares Iran is not Russia’s ally, citing differing interests in South Caucasus region amid complex Armenia- Azerbaijan dynamics (Giáo dục và Thời đại)

Ukraine reports destruction of armored vehicles carrying Russian and North Korean troops in Kherson region, with significant casualties (Tiền Phong TV)

Ukraine says North Korean troops in Kursk region are unprepared for modern warfare, with poor understanding of drone and artillery tactics (The Sun)

Ukraine is developing its own game-changing long-range weapons including missiles and drones, while continuing to request advanced US missiles, aiming to disrupt Russian defenses and shift the course of the war (Oracle Eyes)

Russian weapons prove ROTTEN as Russia’s arms industry propaganda conceals resource shortages, outdated technology, and corruption, raising doubts about its long-term sustainability (Oracle Eyes)

Award-winning actor Sylvester Stallone praises President Trump as the “second George Washington” during Mar-a-Lago [Florida, US] gala, highlighting His world- changing impact (Sky News)

US President Trump may create a huge “golden opportunity” for Vietnam and Thailand, who are expected to benefit from the President’s potential China tariffs that would shift manufacturing industries toward Southeast Asia (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Border security expert Tom Homan designated as new “Border Czar” by President Trump, bringing decades of law enforcement experience to secure the nation’s borders (The Hill)

Accomplished attorney Bill McGinley tapped by President Trump for White House Counsel, brings extensive White House experience that will help advance the incoming administration’s America First agenda while “fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement” (The Hill)

President Trump nominates Representative Matt Gaetz [Republican-Florida] as Attorney General, signaling major Justice Department shakeup (BBC)

President Trump selects former Democratic Representative and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard (vegan) as Director of National Intelligence, citing her military experience and broad support in both major parties (KOB4)

President Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk sing “God Bless America” onstage with opera singer Christopher Macchio during election victory gala at the President’s home in Mar-a-Lago [Florida], causing ripples of patriotic joy on social media (VietNamNet)

US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigations] arrests 28-year-old man in Houston for plotting ISIS-linked terrorist attack, facing 20 years prison and US$250,000 fine (VietNamNet)

Tây Ninh [Vietnam]: Over 50,000 people gather at Cao Đài temple the Holy See of Tây Ninh for the religion’s 100th anniversary celebration, featuring traditional ceremonies and cultural performances (VnExpress)

Trà Quế village [Hội An, Vietnam] named one of UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages for 2024, recognized for sustainable practices and preserving 16th-century organic farming traditions (Tuổi Trẻ)

Vietnam: Proposed amendment to the Health Insurance Law would allow for home healthcare and family medicine consultations to be covered by insurance, removing administrative boundaries in healthcare access (VietNamNet)

Latin America’s poverty rates reach historic low in 2023, though work remains to be done as 172 million remain impoverished, with Brazil leading regional improvements (Positive.News)

California [US] reports 22 human bird flu cases as virus spreads to 280 dairy operations total, with 100 more presumed positive (KFSN)

Oregon [US] reports its first human bird flu case, linked to Clackamas County poultry operation, as virus spreads to 500 dairy herds nationwide (The Hill)

Hawaii detects H5 bird flu in wastewater for first time, as officials in Oahu maintain low risk to residents while implementing preventive measures (Star Advertiser)

St. George [Utah, US]: Rapid urban development and drought fuel Valley fever outbreak as construction disturbs desert soil, raising health concerns amid climate change (Noema)

Study shows best long COVID recovery window is the first 6 months, with slim chances of recovery after 2 years as global long COVID cases reach up to 200 million (Reuters)

McKeesport [Pennsylvania, US]: Covid outbreak infects 23 residents at Kane Community Living Center, with mild symptoms reported (TribLIVE.com)

“It is a pandemic”: UK’s special envoy for antimicrobial resistance warns of “scary” superbug crisis killing over 1 million worldwide each year, with livestock antibiotics driving 70% of resistance (The Guardian)

US: Washington DC area sees 358% rise in walking pneumonia cases in October 2024 compared to the previous October, with over 1,700 cases affecting mainly children aged 10-17 (WTOP)

Uganda study finds troubling first evidence of malaria drug resistance in African children, with 11% showing partial resistance to frontline drug artemisinin (The Guardian)

Oregon [US] faces record-breaking whooping cough outbreak with 827 cases across 23 counties, highest since 1953 (KOIN)

Rockwood Summit High School [St. Louis County, Missouri, US] reports at least 69 E. coli bacterial infections linked to off-campus food event (KSDK)

Global measles cases rose 20% to 10.3 million in 2023, with more than 107,000 deaths as vaccination rates stall, reports World Health Organization (The Hill)

European region sees 306,000 measles cases in 2023, a 200% increase, with Romania reporting 14,000 cases amid vaccination gaps (Euronews)

US study predicts that without immediate action, 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050, with highest rates in southern states (MedicalXpress)

New research links marijuana use to genetic damage that can increase cancer risk and harm future generations due to damaged eggs or sperm (MedicalXpress)

Study from Yale University [US] finds air pollution doubles eczema [skin inflammation] rates for every 10 microgram increase in PM2.5 fine particles in the atmosphere (Daily Mail)

Oregon State University [US] study links childhood leukemia to radon exposure, even at levels below national guidelines (ScienceDaily)

UK study shows increasing urban green spaces by 1% could reduce preventable deaths by up to 41% in Britain’s most impoverished areas (Positive.News)

Baku [Azerbaijan]: COP29 climate conference criticized for unsustainable practices, including scarce vegan options and excessive plastic waste (E+ELeader)

Quảng Ngãi [Vietnam] declares emergency at Mang Kà Muồng Mountain following landslide risks threatening four households, a kindergarten, and local infrastructure (Báo Sài Gòn Giải Phóng)

Typhoon Usagi approaches South China Sea with 133 kilometer/hour winds, marking region’s ninth typhoon this year, expected to head toward Taiwan without impacting Vietnam (VnExpress)

Spain: Clean-up efforts continue after deadly flooding devastates northeastern region (Sky News)

Punjab [Pakistan] imposes health emergency amid severe smog crisis, shutting down cities Multan and Lahore as 2 million residents fall ill (The Independent)

Leading experts including former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon call UN climate summits “no longer fit for purpose” and demand comprehensive overhaul to prevent fossil fuel-supporting countries from hosting (Evening Standard)

Kenya’s Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund transforms hillside farming practices, protecting water supply of capital city while supporting rural livelihoods (Reasons To Be Cheerful)

AI [artificial intelligence] advances conservation through drone forest monitoring, wildlife tracking, precision farming, and marine ecosystem analysis, using sophisticated pattern recognition (Positive.News)

New York City [US]: PETA launches Times Square ad campaign featuring a turkey pleading “Leave Me in Peace, Not in Pieces,” promoting vegan Thanksgiving amid concerns over 46 million turkeys consumed annually (Vegan FTA)

Arkansas [US] couple empties wedding fund to save injured Goldendoodle dog found on side of the road, inspiring US$39,000 in donations for emergency surgery (Good News Network)

US vegan company Armored Fresh debuts “world’s first” grated kimchi parmesan using patented oat-milk fermentation technology, with plans to expand distribution to Walmart and Amazon by end of 2024 (Vegconomist)

Swedish researchers triple protein extraction efficiency from sea lettuce seaweed, advancing sustainable alternatives to meat through breakthrough marine protein technology (VegNews)

US corporation International Flavors & Fragrances [IFF] launches TEXSTAR, an enzymatic solution enabling velvety plant-based yogurt textures while reducing sugar and environmental impact through improved manufacturing efficiency (Vegconomist)

Sincerity-awakening quote of the day: “Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. [...] It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” – The Beloved Mahatma Gandhi Ji (vegetarian)

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