DAILY NEWS Stream – December 25, 2024

Analysis: US President Trump reveals the secret Putin fears the most: Ukraine joining NATO, as it ensures its lasting security and independence. President Trump could leverage NATO membership to broker peace, using His influence to mediate compromise between Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and Putin (Cổ Kim Mạn Đàm)

EU summit prioritizes Ukraine support with €30 billion aid package focusing on air defense and energy system restoration (VTV.vn)

US President Trump’s government appointees include 13 billionaires, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy (vegetarian), prioritizing wealth and loyalty to counter corruption, address economic concerns, and appeal to working-class voters through strong leadership and immigration reform (Tinh Hoa TV)

Analysis: Elon Musk shifts SpaceX investments from China to Vietnam due to US-China tensions, Vietnam’s lower labor costs, strategic location, favorable policies, and support for high-tech industries, aligning with Starlink’s goals for universal internet access (AP DISCOVERY)

US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] continues investigating mysterious drone activity over US East Coast after over 3,000 sightings since November 2024, raising concerns about national security (Tinh Hoa TV)

Google introduces two new anti-fraud features for Vietnam: Government app verification on Play Store and enhanced Play Protect scam prevention (Thanh Niên)

German police uncover Telegram chat group of 70,000 members sharing sexual assault videos and tactics, leading to investigation across multiple countries; Telegram’s founder, billionaire Pavel Durov, was arrested in August 2024 in France for failing to address illegal content distribution on the platform and has since pledged to crack down more on “problematic content” (VnExpress)

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum returns 2,000 hectares to Tarahumara Indigenous communities in Chihuahua, marking historic land rights restoration after constitutional reforms (VnExpress)

HCM CT health department warns of severe viral pneumonia cases, requiring mask wearing at medical facilities (ANTV - Truyền hình Công an Nhân dân)

Bà Rịa [Vũng Tàu, Vietnam]: Dog butcher dies from rabies infection after handling infected dogs (VTV.vn)

Hanoi [Vietnam] reports 200 measles cases, with 30% severe and children especially vulnerable (Kenh14.vn)

South Africa reports over 10,000 rubella cases since January 2024, mostly in children under 15, triggering nationwide health alert (VTV.vn)

Research shows quitting alcohol triggers immediate detox process as body removes ethanol, improves brain function and immune system, and reduces inflammation (Người Bạn Sức Khỏe)

Vietnamese doctor shares guidance on sunbathing benefits for infants, recommending 5-10 minutes daily before 9 AM to boost vitamin D and bone health (Người Lao Động)

Shocking video captures eight flash floods worldwide, including India’s devastating monsoon that displaced 5.45 million people in 2022 and Libya’s 7-meter waves killing thousands in 2023 (Khám Phá Huyền Bí)

Costa Rica: Critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles are killed to make spurs for illegal cockfighting rings, despite national ban on the bloodsport (Mongabay)

German company Plastic Fischer develops low-cost river barriers to prevent ocean pollution, deploying 36 systems across India and Indonesia since 2019 (Spatial Integrated Systems, Inc.)

Nonprofit BD Clean inspires citizens to make Bangladesh, the most polluted country in the world, cleaner through proper waste disposal and environmental initiatives (Quantum Tech HD)

Nà Hẩu Nature Reserve in Yên Bái Province [Vietnam] protects 16,950 hectares of diverse forest ecosystems and rare species (Tiền Phong)

Rare striped rabbit species discovered in Vietnam’s Động Châu - Khe Nước Trong Nature Reserve, marking critical conservation find (Sức khỏe & Đời sống)

Santiago [Chile] zoo transforms into ecological park, protecting 2,500 endangered plant species and 40 endangered animal species in major conservation effort (HTV)

UK firm installs 5 rotor sails on 400,000-metric-ton Sohar Max vessel, enabling 6% fuel savings and cutting 3,000 metric tons carbon emissions annually (VnExpress)

New Mexico [US] protects 250 miles [402 kilometers] of rivers with highest water quality safeguards after unanimous vote, preserving critical waterways (The Optimist Daily)

Spanish company Grenergy builds world’s largest battery storage project in Chile’s Atacama Desert, with 11-gigawatt-hour capacity and US$2.3 billion investment (VietNamNet)

AI [artificial intelligence] helps India’s farmers make smarter decisions about water, crops and sales, with 65% of the population who are engaged in agriculture using smartphone apps and sensors (VnExpress)

Vietnamese police develop industrial fire-fighting robot capable of climbing five stories while spraying water, enhancing safety in dangerous situations (BSGGP)

Animal activists in France rescue seven turkeys from exploitation during Christmas season, promoting solidarity with animals (Unoffensive Animal)

Swedish abandoned dog Milla finds loving countryside home with new family and other dogs after rescue from neglectful human (Unoffensive Animal)

UK activists rescue sick kitten from backyard breeder’s shed, rehabilitating her to health while condemning the animal breeding industry (Unoffensive Animal)

Bulldog terrier Trooper finds forever home after surviving abandonment during Hurricane Milton in October 2024 in Florida [US] (Friends of Animals)

EU grants patent to vegan biotech firm EVERY for precision- fermented egg protein technology, expanding its intellectual property rights across multiple European markets (Vegconomist)

PLNT Burger fast-casual chain launches equity crowdfunding campaign after US$11.2 million sales in 2023, planning expansion from current 13 US locations (Vegconomist)

British vegan company This debuts vegan chicken products for Veganuary 2025 (Green Queen)

Did you know: Kale contains more vitamin C than lemons, helps control blood sugar, prevents cancer, and protect heart health (Kenh14.vn)

Figs are abundant in Vietnam and offer health benefits including digestive, heart, and immune support when dried, with high antioxidant and nutrient content (Báo Mới)

Experts warn incorrectly sized pillows can damage spine health by bending neck alignment and disrupting sleep quality, impacting blood flow and breathing (Kenh14.vn) SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN

PETA youth group Peta2’s Libby Awards 2024 honors top vegan products including Banza, Beyond Meat, and Konscious for their commitment to animal protection (Vegconomist)

President Trump nominates billionaire Tilman Fertitta as Italy ambassador and TV producer Mark Burnett as UK envoy (Forbes)

President Trump celebrates His decisive win with first rally speech post-election, promoting unity while showcasing bold policies like reclaiming the Panama Canal if necessary and expanding GOP support among diverse voters, and voicing Americans’ optimism in stating, “There’s a spirit that we have now that we didn’t have just a short while ago” (AP)

President Trump pledges to change name of Alaska’s Denali mountain back to Mount McKinley, honoring the 25th president and reversing Obama’s 2015 decision (Reuters)

President Trump campaign adviser Chris LaCivita criticizes UK’s incoming ambassador Lord Mandelson, urging him to stay home over negative comments he has made about the President (BBC)

Optimistic forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth as it’s set to reach 7% in 2024, the highest among the six largest Southeast Asian economies, says HSBC bank (Lao Động)

Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy says Elon Musk and other billionaires plan to donate, promising unprecedented positive transformation in UK politics (The Guardian)

US population grows 1% in 2024 to over 340 million people, fastest rate since 2001, driven by international migration (The Independent)

Tropical depression strengthens into Typhoon Pabuk near Trường Sa Islands with 74 kilometer/hour winds, expected to weaken before reaching central Vietnam’s coast within days, with river flood warnings issued until December 26, 2024 (VnExpress)

Peace-keeping quote of the day: “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – His Excellency Calvin Coolidge

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