DAILY NEWS Stream – September 8, 2025

US agents seize over 690,000 pounds [313,000 kilograms] of illegal drug chemicals from China going to Mexico to make US$569 million in methamphetamine for the Sinaloa Cartel (New York Post)

Syria exports oil for the first time in 14 years as the new government welcomes foreign energy companies (baotintuc.vn)

US President Trump extends the District of Columbia National Guard’s deployment through December to maintain long-term security and keep crime down in the capital, Washington DC (New York Post)

Japanese firm Hitachi Energy invests US$1 billion in US electrical grid infrastructure to boost energy-intensive artificial intelligence [AI] data center growth and support President Trump’s energy agenda (WhiteHouse.gov)

Analysis: President Trump’s shattering of job security for the federal bureaucracy will be one of His key achievements. By firing officials who resist Him, He is reigning in the bureaucratic “fourth branch” of government that for too long has acted outside of public control (Ben Smith via Semafor; New York Post)

MSNBC News host Joe Scarborough urges Illinois Governor JB Pritzker [Democrat] to work with US President Trump to reduce violent crime in Chicago after 58 residents were shot in one weekend (Fox News)

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe [Republican] follows President Trump’s advice, convening a special meeting to redraw the state’s election district map to boost Republican chances in the 2026 elections (AP)

US: Michigan state Democrats hid US$5 billion in “waste, fraud, and abuse” in the state budget, including the creation of 4,277 fake jobs, investigation finds (The Gateway Pundit)

The UK is pausing new refugee family reunion applications to ease pressure on local councils and stop criminal gangs from abusing the system, until a new policy is in place (The Economic Times)

Studies show amaranth greens have more calcium than cow-people’s milk. Common in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, this vegetable is rich in vitamins K, C, iron, and fiber, supporting heart, bone and blood health, reducing inflammation, and stabilizing blood sugar when incorporated in a wholesome vegan diet. Eat them blanched or steamed to enhance calcium absorption (soha.vn)

Research shows Japanese angelica buds (Aralia elata) are exceptionally nutrient-rich and support liver, digestive, and cardiovascular health. Known as the “king of wild vegetables,” they are highly valued across Asia and are a good addition to a balanced, nutritious plant-based diet (soha.vn)

Official US research shows almonds contain more iron than beef. Almonds also rank first on the BBC’s list of world’s most nutritious foods, with a score of 97/100. They provide antioxidants, regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, support heart health, and promote weight loss, making them an essential part of a long-life-promoting vegan diet (soha.vn)

60-year-old Chinese woman dies from sudden kidney failure due to her lifestyle of eating grilled fish, beef, and other animal-people meat meals late at night, forcing her kidneys to work hard and weaken over time (aFamily)

UK research warns drinking less than 1.5 liters [1.5 quarts] of water daily raises cortisol stress hormone by 50% and lowers brain performance (VTV.vn)

France reports its highest-ever cases of locally spread dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile virus due to rising tiger mosquito presence (Connexion France)

Nearly 90% of Iraq’s rivers are contaminated as untreated sewage and industrial waste raise cholera and parasite outbreaks across multiple provinces (Shafaq News)

A third earthquake strikes Afghanistan as the death toll from last week’s devastating quake rises to more than 2,200 (The Guardian)

Desert monsoon rains and a dust storm hit parts of Phoenix [Arizona, US], causing power outages and closing roads (Arizona’s Family)

Himachal Pradesh [India]: Landslide kills 2 women after striking a tourist bus; 15 others were injured and hospitalized (Marathi News)

US researchers discover Tibetan and Himalayan glaciers are losing over 22 gigatons of ice yearly, with changing monsoons threatening water supplies for millions (Phys.org)

UK study finds dog-people can thrive on a vegan diet if their meals are properly balanced with needed vitamins, particularly iodine and B vitamins (Daily News)

Analysis: Contrary to sensational news headlines, the notion that veganism is declining is inaccurate. In reality, vegan products have transitioned from niche offerings to a mainstream culinary phenomenon characterized by increasing diversity and innovation. From fast food to hotels, having plant-based options is the norm in many parts of the globe. And they’re not going anywhere—after all, kindness isn’t a fad (Dawn Carr via Daily Express)

Psychology research shows vegetarians and vegans often share these 8 traits: 1) Openness to Experience + They are curious and eager to try new ideas and experiences. 2) Systematic Thinking + Vegans often see issues as interconnected, linking environment, ethics, and society. 3) Empathy + They have a strong sensitivity to the suffering of others, including animal-people. 4) Idealism + Vegans are usually guided by values and principles, choosing what’s right even if it’s inconvenient. 5) Nonconformity + They’re willing to challenge social norms and live authentically, even when it goes against the majority. 6) Moral Awareness Many vegans regularly reflect on the ethics of their choices. 7) Authenticity + They’re committed to honesty and openness, even if it means facing social backlash. 8) Future-Oriented Vegans often think long-term about their health, the planet, and the positive impact they will leave behind (VegOut)

The South Essex Wildlife Hospital [UK] urges a nationwide ban on glue traps after two robin-people were rescued from cruel and deadly rodent adhesives (SW Iowa News)

Naples [Italy]: A dog-person locked alone in an apartment for a week is rescued by police after neighbors alerted animal welfare officials (Il Mattino)

Tulsa [Oklahoma, US] rescue group Bristow Barnyard Animal Rescue rescues several abandoned dog-people found chained or tied to trees (KFOR)

Newry [Northern Ireland, UK]: Lost mother dog Summer is joyfully reunited with her seven puppies after days of searching (Armagh I)

India: Nonprofit Maa ka Anchal and volunteers save 37 dog-people from rising floodwaters along the Yamuna River, including injured and pregnant pups (Devdiscourse)

Wildlife officers in Florida [US] enforce safe driving speeds at Honeymoon Island State Park during a holiday to protect gopher tortoise-people and other animal-people (WFLA)

Long Island [US]: Two injured mute swan babies unrelated to one another form a close bond at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, showing the importance of community-supported wildlife care (The Cool Down)

American preacher Andrew Aggrey heard God speak to him in hell; what He said shocked him.

Andrew grew up in a Pentecostal Christian household with a spiritually fervent mother. Despite this, he drifted into partying, drinking, drugs, and hookups in his freshman year, straying from his upbringing. In his sophomore year, a demonic attack while studying— marked by blurred vision, voices, and a racing heart— drove him to cry out to God, though at first for selfish reasons. This began a season of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, where he felt something was missing.

Encouraged by friends who said God was teaching him, Andrew prayed for guidance. Soon after, at a Bible study, he felt an inner voice urging him to volunteer as a leader. This marked a turning point. During the COVID pandemic, reading the Bible alone in his room, the words came alive, sparking a deeper connection with God.

Andrew then experienced supernatural encounters. In a dream, he met a man in a robe with a Heavenly presence. Believing he was Lord Jesus (vegetarian), Andrew worshipped, but the figure, an angel, corrected him, saying: “Do not worship me, I’m not Jesus.” The angel led him upstairs in a house, where doors opened, and guided him on a spiritual journey. Andrew sensed Lord Jesus’ presence just before awaking.

One winter night in his dorm, Andrew closed his eyes and found himself before a Light brighter than the Sun—pure, holy, and perfect. Overcome, he fell to his knees. A man stepped from the Light, and Andrew instantly knew it was Lord Jesus. Struggling with feelings of rejection, he asked, “Lord, do You not love me?” Lord Jesus turned, looked at him face-to-face, and though He said nothing, His gaze conveyed undeniable love. Andrew awoke, profoundly moved, knowing God’s Love was real.

Months later, Andrew dreamed of a car accident and his spirit leaving his body in a hospital. Pulled through a dark vortex, he landed in hell, where demonic forces posed as people. Andrew awoke and asked God why He was taken to hell. God answered, “You prayed for this.” Andrew then remembered promising that if he ever had direct proof, he would tell “every single person” he knows that hell is real. God then said, “This is why I came, so people don’t have to go to that place.” That day, Andrew’s car was sideswiped on the highway, confirming the dream’s reality.

Despite promising to share his experience, Andrew hesitated, fearing judgment from others. Andrew later dreamed again of a crash, his spirit dragged to hell where unbearable heat engulfed him. There, God’s audible Voice commanded, “Go and tell them to repent,” with urgency and authority. He awoke shaken but told a friend. Later at church, Andrew’s mentor unexpectedly called on him to share his testimony, and despite his fear, the words flowed out of him automatically, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Another time, while praying in his closet with eyes closed, Andrew saw a tangible fire that was so real he flinched, fell back, and hit the wall, ending the vision.

Andrew believes these encounters are to warn his generation about Heaven, hell, and the supernatural, urging intimacy with God to access such experiences. He urges others to seek God in the “secret place” through prayer and inner reflection, emphasizing that God desires personal encounters with everyone (Delafé Testimonies)

Elevating quote of the day: “A noble one produces an abundance of merit by having a compassionate mind towards all living beings.” — The Worshipped Shakyamuni Buddha (vegan)