DAILY NEWS Stream – September 13, 2025

Israel accepts US President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal, agreeing in principle to a deal that would end the war, release all hostages, and disarm Hamas, says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar (Reuters)

The UN adds US$5 million in flood aid for Pakistan, where over 900 people have died and several areas remain submerged since heavy rains began in June (Báo Tin Tức Thông Tấn Xã Việt Nam)

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia]: Leaders gather at the Africa Climate Summit urging wealthier nations to boost support for Africa’s green economy, warning the continent risks losing one-fifth of its GDP [gross domestic product] by 2050 if insufficient funds are raised (The Guardian)

UK police will deploy “one of the largest drone operations in British history,” including dozens of drones and pilots, to secure US President Trump’s state visit to Windsor Castle, where He will meet with King Charles from September 17–19 (Daily Mail)

US President Trump launches the “America Prays” initiative to unite religious communities in prayer ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 (WhiteHouse.gov)

US President Trump announces new federal guidelines to protect students’ right to pray in public schools, stating that many students face censorship or punishment for expressing their faith (Catholic News Agent)

President Trump’s Top 100 Victories for People of Faith, Part 2 of 7

15) The Department of Justice (DOJ) created a Task Force to fight anti-Jewish sentiment nationwide. 16) The Department of Education began investigating 60 universities that allowed harassment of Jewish students, charging some under civil rights law Title VI. 17) Federal agencies canceled billions of dollars in contracts with Harvard and Columbia Universities for failing to protect Jewish students. 18) President Trump secured a legal settlement with Columbia University, holding it accountable for breaking civil rights laws. 19) Condemned violent anti-Semitic [anti-Jewish] attacks, including killings near the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC and an attack in Boulder [Colorado]. 20) Ordered an end to “weaponization”— the use of government power to punish citizens—including against religious people. 21) Ordered the restoration of free speech rights, ending federal censorship of opinions. 22) Ordered banks and companies not to close accounts because of political views, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities. 23) The DOJ launched the Weaponization Working Group to investigate how the previous Biden administration targeted religious Catholics and parents protesting school policies. 24) The DOJ restricted use of the FACE Act (a law on abortion clinic protests) against pro-life activists (people who oppose abortion) and dropped several such cases (WhiteHouse.gov)

US Supreme Court allows President Trump to temporarily remove Democratic Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission while her legal case to cling to her position continues (New York Post)

The US Supreme Court allows President Trump’s team to resume immigration raids in Southern California targeting dangerous criminal illegal immigrants. Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that enforcing immigration laws is the role of Congress and the President, not the Judiciary or lower courts (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

US President Donald Trump celebrates winning 21 Supreme Court cases, calling it proof that His administration’s policies are legally supported and advancing national priorities (The White House)

The US government’s job-counting agency, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), admits it overestimated job growth by 911,000 jobs between April 2024 and March 2025. This is the largest downward correction ever made, meaning the economy under Biden was much weaker than first reported. President Trump’s team says the BLS needs reform and wants Congress to approve EJ Antoni as the new head of the agency. President Trump also criticized the Federal Reserve, saying it has waited too long and should cut interest rates immediately (The White House)

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fires Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers for misusing government devices for accessing and spreading explicit content, calling their actions “disgusting” and a national security risk (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

The US government dismisses false media claims that Border Patrol arrested “firefighters,” in Washington State, clarifying the two detainees were criminal illegal immigrants: one with a methamphetamine trafficking record and multiple prior removals, the other with a firearm charge (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

President Trump’s administration launches a national artificial intelligence (AI) education plan in collaboration with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to train students and prepare youth for an AI-driven economy. Companies have pledged platforms, tools, funding, training, and curricula (The White House)

Young South Koreans are turning to skilled manual trades like tiling and home repair as artificial intelligence (AI) threatens office jobs. Some who switched to manual work report better schedules and more stable incomes (CafeF.vn)

India and Pakistan’s floods have damaged basmati rice farms, with crop losses up to 20% in Pakistan driving global prices higher and raising fears of shortages and export disruptions (Reuters)

Study finds that eating 20–40 grams of broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables daily can cut colon cancer risk by 20%, thanks to their plant-based fiber and anti-inflammatory compounds (Veg News)

Study of 400,000 adults shows that plant-based diets reduce the risk of cancer and chronic illness, with stronger benefits seen in fully vegan diets compared to flexitarian ones (Plant Based News)

Korean researchers discover nut milks like cashew and almond improve the healthiness and flavor of coffee more than dairy milk, thanks to nut milk’s high levels of nutritious plant-based fats and antioxidants (The Plant Base)

New review finds plant-based protein effectively supports post-workout muscle recovery. Consuming 30 grams of pea, soy, or other plant proteins post-workout yielded gains in mass and strength comparable to whey [milk] protein, with combinations of multiple plant proteins yielding even better results (The Cool Down)

Experts say water spinach can help you live long and healthy when included in a wholesome vegan diet. It contains plant nutrients like lutein and fiber that help cleanse blood vessels, lower blood sugar, and support healthy vision. Boil lightly and add soy sauce for a simple healthy dinner; drink the boiled green water for a nutrient-rich tea (Cao Minh Trường Official)

Anti-aging researchers recommend beetroot to boost circulation, protect the brain, and help the liver cleanse the blood. Its nitrates and plant-based antioxidants support heart health, while fiber aids digestion. Steam or juice and consume 2–3 times weekly (Sống Lâu Sống Khỏe 360)

Doctors note just one apple gives 20% of daily fiber plus vitamin C and potassium. They ease digestion, prevent constipation, and lower diabetes, weight, and blood pressure risks. Apples also can prevent hepatic encephalopathy [brain dysfunction due to liver problems] thanks to its fiber and other protective plant-based compounds. Eat one daily, preferably with the skin, as part of a nutritious vegan diet (VnExpress)

Experts warn that letting pet-people ride unrestrained in cars is risky. They advise against front seat travel or leaning out windows, and recommend secured, crash-tested carriers or harnesses to prevent injury in case of sudden stops or from airbags (One Green Planet)

UK air pollution raises heart failure risk by 27% and stroke risk by 7%, major study finds, as PM2.5 [fine particle pollution] levels exceed safety guidelines 22 days every year (The Guardian)

Highly deadly bird flu outbreak kills 500 bird-people at a poultry operation in Nordland County [Norway], sparking an official alert by World Organisation for Animal Health (Reuters)

Evia Island [Greece] experiences a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, shaking the capital Athens (Reuters)

A magnitude-6 earthquake hits the Vanuatu Islands (Reuters)

China records its hottest summer and longest northern rainy season since 1961, with deadly July floods killing over 40 in Beijing (Reuters)

Lightning-sparked wildfire in California [US] threatens ancient sequoia trees, burning over 54,000 acres [21,850 hectares] with only 14% of the blaze contained (The Washington Post)

Himachal Pradesh [India]: Landslide kills 5, part of a deadly monsoon season that’s caused hundreds of casualties since June 20 (Tasnim News)

Flooding in Punjab Province [Pakistan] forces over 122,000 to evacuate in one day, with monsoon disasters displacing 2.2 million across the region since August (AP)

A new island forms in Alaska [US] as glacier melt reveals land in Lake Alsek, highlighting rapid climate change and disappearing ice coverage (Tuổi Trẻ)

Thousands of starfish-people wash ashore in Fife [Scotland, UK] after stormy seas; scientists link the event— dubbed by locals the “starfish apocalypse”— to storms, tides, and currents, warning that climate change may increase such strandings (STV News)

Tiny blue button polyps (Porpita porpita), mistaken for jellyfish-people, wash ashore at Virginia Beach [US], likely carried by Hurricane Erin from tropical waters. Experts warn against touching them due to their potent sting, despite their harmless appearance (News18)

Half of tropical Prochlorococcus marine bacteria, which create 20% of Earth’s oxygen, could die off as ocean temperatures warm past their survival limits, study warns (AP)

Scientists warn toxic waste barrels off the coast of Los Angeles [US] are still leaking high-alkaline pollutants decades later, with white rings showing lasting damage to ocean floor ecosystems (Phys.org)

The European Parliament’s agricultural committee votes to ban terms like “burger” and “sausage” for vegan and cultivated meats, defying a 2024 European Court of Justice ruling. Critics slam the decision, citing harm to eco-friendly plant-based producers, consumer confusion, and meat industry lobbying influence (Green Queen)

US animal-people shelters face a potbellied pig-people crisis as rescues fill with abandoned animal-people amid weak laws, unprosecuted cruelty cases, and the need for more public awareness of the issue (World Animal News)

Scientists from Australia and Germany create an optical tool to spot harmful nanoplastics in water using gallium arsenide and simple light and color shifts (The Conversation)

Tokyo [Japan]’s first fully vegan sushi restaurant Vegan Sushi Tokyo is gaining global popularity from tourists seeking traditional Japanese meals free from killing (Japan Wire)

The global plant-based shrimp market is set to more than double, from US$1.2 billion in 2022 to US$3.2 billion by 2035, driven by demand for sustainable food and new products that closely mimic shrimp’s taste and texture (DataM Intelligence 4market Research LLP)

Australia will halt logging on the east coast to create the 476,000-hectare Great Koala National Park, protecting koala-people, greater glider-individuals, and 100+ threatened species (SBS Australia)

Two American brothers, Bobby and Raleigh Jenkins, complete an inspiring 5,500-mile [8,850-kilometer] 80-day bike journey from Alaska to Texas [US], raising funds for nonprofits and scientific research along the way (kvue.com)

Locals rescue an exhausted 100-kilogram dolphin-person stranded near shore in Hà Tĩnh Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]. Such strandings are rare, as local dolphin-people are typically recorded only offshore (VTV)

Taipei [Taiwan (Formosa)] launches an animal-people welfare campaign with pet-people yoga, adoption events, and expanded pet-people- friendly bus and park access (Taiwan News)

Kentucky [US] nurse Misty Combs revives a baby raccoon with CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation] after he fell into alcohol-soaked trash, became drunk, and nearly drowned in water. After giving him fluids and a warm blanket, Ms. Combs released him back into the wild (TMZ)

US: A wife and husband driving on the highway rescue 16 overheated, abandoned puppies from a roadside box near St. Louis, all now safe in caring foster homes thanks to local shelter Stray Rescue of St. Louis (Newsweek)

Retired security agent and mother of three Queen shares her near-death experience from 2007: During a cancer procedure, a doctor accidentally cut her bowel, causing her body to go into shock. Soon Queen felt trapped in her body, unable to move, blink, or speak. As nurses and doctors rushed in to perform CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation], she felt heavy, as if pressed down by the weight of the world. Then suddenly, the pressure lifted; feeling light as a feather, Queen began rising toward the ceiling. As she got close, she feared she would hit it, but instead found herself looking down at her body. From above, she could hear all conversations at once and see through walls with x-ray-like vision, observing her mother on her knees, pleading with a doctor to save her.

Then time ceased to exist, and Queen felt wrapped in pure, indescribable peace and love, unlike anything she had experienced on Earth. It was a love surpassing even that of childbirth, making her feel whole and unwilling to return.

A white-goldish Light appeared above, growing larger, drawing her toward It. As Queen moved upward, an invisible force grabbed her elbow, and she recognized her sister Amy’s voice, who had died of leukemia in 1996. Amy insisted Queen return, saying, “It’s not your time.” Despite Queen’s protests, Amy yanked her back, and Queen fell through a black tunnel with a bright burnt-orange hue, feeling heavy again as she reentered her body. She felt paralyzed once more, unable to move or speak, until a doctor injected a needle into her chest and everything went black. Eight hours later, Queen awoke to her family, her vision dim, feeling depressed for leaving the profound love and lightness she experienced.

Queen’s mother later revealed that Queen was declared dead for 39 minutes, with her time of death called at 22 minutes. Her mother’s pleas prompted a doctor to attempt CPR again, reviving her.

Queen also recalled her sister Amy’s experience before her death, when she spoke of angels in her room, one of whom sat on a chair, preparing to take her “home.” A week before Amy’s passing, she described a calming place with green pastures, flowers, and angels singing to her, easing her fears about leaving her young children.

After her near-death experience, Queen no longer fears death. In 2011, she saved a woman at a restaurant by performing CPR for 28 minutes, proving her purpose on Earth wasn’t finished. During a follow-up visit to the hospital, Queen startled a doctor by recalling his cartoon-themed tie, seen during her experience, confirming her out-of-body observations.

Queen now lives each day with purpose, emphasizing love, presence, and making a positive difference, inspired by her grandmother’s wisdom to mourn briefly and embrace life fully (Tia Renee)

Uplifting quote of the day: “I hope everyone that is reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes you have an opportunity to change that.” — Gillian Anderson, OBE American Actress