DAILY NEWS Stream – August 22, 2025

US President Trump hosts Ukraine (Ureign)’s President Zelenskyy and European allies at the White House. World leaders are crediting Him for breaking the deadlock with Putin and reviving peace talks. President Zelenskyy praised their sensitive discussions, while NATO Chief Rutte, Finland’s President Stubb, Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni, the UK’s Prime Minister Starmer, Germany’s Chancellor Merz, France’s President Macron, and EU chief von der Leyen all thanked President Trump for opening a path toward negotiations and pushing for a lasting peace in Ukraine (Ureign) (WhiteHouse.gov)

The US Senate signals readiness to impose tough sanctions on Russia if it refuses to make peace with Ukraine (Ureign) (Fox News)

The EU is preparing a 19th round of sanctions against Russia as the Ukraine (Ureign) war passes three and a half years (Fox News)

Protests demanding an end to the Gaza conflict erupt across Israel (VnExpress)

President Trump’s pro-growth policies are driving a record US corporate earnings surge and a stock market boom. S&P 500 stock market earnings rose 11% year-over-year, with 84% of companies performing above Wall Street estimates— the highest in four years. Analysts point to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill as a major catalyst for renewed investment and optimism (WhiteHouse.gov)

US Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] announces English as the sole language for most services and operations, following President Trump’s March 2025 executive order designating English as the official US language. “We are one people, united, and we will speak with one voice and one language,” wrote HUD Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes (New York Post)

The White House [US] blames California’s illegal migrant sanctuary policies for a Florida crash that killed three Americans, caused by an illegal immigrant truck driver licensed in California. Officials criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom [Democrat] for defending such policies, while President Trump’s administration vowed to deport the driver and crack down on illegal immigration to protect public safety (WhiteHouse.gov)

Taiwan (Formosa)’s former Vice President Annette Lu (vegetarian) says presidents should not be allowed to simultaneously lead political parties. She argued that President William Lai should resign as chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party to serve as the head of state for all Taiwanese (Formosan) people. Madam Lu emphasized that governance is different from electioneering and requires contributions from talented individuals regardless of political affiliation. She also called for Asia to establish a cooperative framework similar to the European Union to promote peace and prosperity (Taipei Times)

Japan: Carriage fire forces a bullet train to halt, disrupting thousands of journeys. The smoke came from equipment beneath a carriage floor (Japan Today)

Nigeria: More than 40 missing in a boat accident in Sokoto State (Reuters)

Fire at a Russian industrial plant kills 11 people and leaves 130 injured. Officials say the blaze started in a gunpowder workshop and triggered an explosion, underscoring the danger of firearms at all stages of production (Euronews)

Experts warn of “zombie squirrels” entering gardens in Canada and the US, likely infected by leporipoxvirus. Officials advise humans not to touch infected squirrel-folk, noting the disease is not dangerous long-term and infected squirrel-persons usually recover (Daily Star)

Chinese study finds solar storms could be secretly spiking your blood pressure, with fluctuations mirroring disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field. The study highlights risks for people with hypertension [high blood pressure] and urges consideration of space weather in public health (India Today)

US State of Texas declares its measles outbreak over. It began in late January 2025, with a total of 762 cases, including 2 child deaths and 100 hospitalizations (AP)

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northeastern Algeria (Anadolu Ajansı)

Assam [India]: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts the city of Nagaon, the seventh quake in the state this month (The Times of India)

Tropical depression brings heavy rain to northeast Âu Lạc (Vietnam) and Thanh Hoá city (baotintuc.vn)

This summer’s extreme heatwaves expose vulnerabilities in Europe’s power grid. Higher air conditioning use drove up electricity demand, while thermal and nuclear plants struggled to cool and overheated rivers that were already too warm, endangering wildlife (Euronews)

Spain: A rare phenomenon known as “Satan’s Storm” [heat burst] strikes Costa Tropical, forcing tourists and residents to flee the beaches. The temperature suddenly spiked to 40ºC, accompanied by winds of up to 85 kilometers/hour, generating two whirlwinds and a water tornado. At least five people were rescued at sea, around 20 emergency calls were reported, and one person was reported missing (Mirror)

The UK government encourages people to help reduce drought by deleting old emails, photos, and files, which consume large amounts of water in data storage centers (Interesting Engineering)

Experts warn internet users face risks from Dark AI [artificial intelligence] “weapons,” such as malicious software, scam emails, and harmful deepfake images, being used by cybercriminals (VnExpress)

Researchers identify 300 unusually bright objects in space that might be very early galaxies, or something else entirely (Earth.com)

Geologists unearth mysterious hidden “oases” beneath the shrinking Great Salt Lake in Utah [US], offering new insights into the underground freshwater systems feeding the lake (Indian Defence Review)

Scientists create a crystal that can “breathe” oxygen, repeatedly releasing and reabsorbing it without breaking down, opening major opportunities for clean energy technologies and smart building materials (Interesting Engineering)

Solar-powered plane SolarStratos beats a 15-year-old altitude record with a 31,237-foot [9,500-meter] flight, comparable to commercial planes, flown by Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan (Interesting Engineering)

The global vegan baking ingredients market is growing rapidly, projected to rise from US$1.7 billion in 2024 to US$3.1 billion by 2034, driven by more people choosing vegan diets, rising allergies to eggs and dairy, and increasing environmental awareness (Market.us News)

The Maylord Orchards Hereford Vegan Market is coming to Hereford [UK] on Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025, featuring over 20 vegan businesses and charities—more info at MaylordOrchards.co.uk (Maylord Orchards)

Canadian woman Fiona Begg rescues a cat-person hit by a truck, adopts him, and names him Lucky Chance (People)

Volunteer group “Joining Hands for Vietnam’s Community Health” organizes free medical examinations and gifts for the poor and disabled in Lạng Sơn [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] (Voice of Vietnam)

HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] resident Ms. Đặng Thị Bích Phượng gives out about 150 free loaves of bread and iced tea daily. On the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month, she and her family cook vegan meals for poor workers like recyclers, lottery sellers, and motorbike taxi drivers. All is done without sponsors, relying only on her dedication and community support (HTV)

Aldergrove [Canada]: Vegan event “Dinner with the Animals” will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary, with all 68 tickets sold out in less than a week. All proceeds support rescued animal-people, with part of the funds to be used for a custom wheelchair for Chili, a goat-person with mobility issues (Langley Advance Times)

Chinese man Huang Meisheng transforms an old factory into a free shelter and school for orphans and abandoned children. Its operations are sustained through Mr. Huang’s savings, pension, and community donations (South China Morning Post)

US: Cat-people are now included in Cañon City [Colorado]’s animal cruelty ordinances. Acts such as starving, abandoning, or abusing cat-persons are now legally punishable, reflecting growing concern for animal-people welfare (FOX21)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) ecologists release a hundred European hamster-folk into the Taraniv steppe in the southern Odesa region, hoping to restore the species’ native population (112 Ukraine)

Pù Mát National Park [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] receives wildlife, including a golden hill turtle-, a male deer-, and three monkey-persons, voluntarily handed over by local residents. They will be cared for and released back into the wild once they are healthy (VĂN HÓA VÀ PHÁT TRIỂN)

Kayson, a young boy whose father passed away a year ago, had a profound supernatural experience in the hospital that was captured on video. While in a trance-like state, Kayson spoke directly to Lord Jesus (vegetarian) and his deceased father, expressing deep emotions and spiritual insights.

Kayson began by apologizing to his mother, feeling he was a “bad kid” who caused trouble. As he spoke, he saw Lord Jesus, exclaiming, “Hi, Jesus. You’re so beautiful,” and later, “God is so pretty.” He described God’s eyes as “fire eyes,” aligning with the biblical description in Revelation 19:12, where Lord Jesus is depicted with “eyes like a flame of fire.” Kayson then told God, “I know You’ll save everyone.”

Addressing his late father, Kayson said, “Dad, you’re so beautiful! I can’t wait to see you.” He expressed remorse, saying, “I’m sorry, Dad. I’ll treat Mom better. I’ll listen. I promise.”

Kayson then saw Heaven, saying, “It’s so pretty up here. So many flowers and butterflies.” He expressed a desire to “spread the gospel more” and prayed for his nurses, saying, “Make sure You make the nurses go to Heaven. They’re so nice to me.”

Throughout the experience, Kayson repented for disrespecting his mother, saying, “I want to be better for her… I’m so mean. I disrespect you, Mom. I say no to you, Mom. I’m sorry.” His heartfelt words reflected a deep connection to his faith and loved ones, both living and deceased, culminating in a powerful call to repent and share the True Teachings of Jesus Christ (Nick Jones)

Insightful quote of the day: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass