DAILY NEWS Stream – December 28, 2024

US President Trump’s Ukraine envoy, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, condemns Russia’s Christmas Day missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, saying the US is “more resolved than ever to bring peace to the region” (The Hill)

US promises additional weapons for Ukraine after Russia launches Christmas Day infrastructure attacks (Axios)

Vietnam police arrest four suspects for selling to market nearly 3,000 metric tons of bean sprouts grown with banned chemicals that could cause birth defects (Dân Trí)

UK: Bishop of Newcastle criticizes Archbishop of York’s “empty words” during Christmas Day sermon over sex scandals in the Church of England, as he and many other clergy face calls to resign for tolerating or covering up abuses (Sky News)

Iowa [US] reports its first human bird flu case as poultry worker recovers from mild symptoms after exposure to infected flock (Des Moines Register)

California [US] recalls more raw milk products after detecting H5N1 bird flu virus in bulk tank samples, as testing expands nationwide (CNN)

Bird flu kills dozens of zoo animals including tigers, lions and cheetahs across US and Vietnam, raising concerns for endangered species (The Guardian)

Rwanda declares Marburg virus outbreak over after 66 cases and 15 deaths, with no new infections in 42 days (World Health Organization)

Veganuary [Vegan January] launches stirring 2025 campaign calling meat consumption “weird,” using striking visuals combining animal and food images to challenge societal norms (Totally Vegan Buzz)

Floor sitting improves longevity, says Blue Zones research, as demonstrated by Okinawa [Japan] women’s enhanced mobility and strength into their 100s (The Optimist Daily)

Hurricane-force winds bear down on California [US], latest in stretch of extreme weather including first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco (AP)

British environmentalist Chris Packham (vegan) quits as president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [RSPCA], criticizing the organization for propping up the meat industry and covering up animal cruelty at slaughterhouses it has labeled “humane” (BBC)

PETA exposes “Better Chicken Commitment,” a humane label marketing scheme backed by the Humane Society of the United States and two other “animal welfare” organizations, as a misleading sham that allows continued animal factory cruelty while claiming “humane” standards (PETA)

Bakersfield [California, US]: Kind stranger returns lost bank card to single mom, saving her family’s Christmas celebration (Sunny Skyz)

Portugal plans national strategy to reduce meat consumption and boost plant protein production through training programs and public canteen initiatives (Green Queen)

Study finds low-fat vegan diet is 19% cheaper than both the standard American meat diet and the Mediterranean fish-based diet (Totally Vegan Buzz)

Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian leader, is reportedly critically ill with leukemia while in Russian exile (Dân Trí)

Russia faces loss of billions of US dollars in revenue as Ukraine-Russia gas transit deal expires, impacting European countries still dependent on Russian natural gas (Business Insider)

Russia has lost nearly 20,000 armored vehicles in Ukraine since February 2022, hindering its offensive capabilities in Kursk border region, reports Institute for the Study of War (VietNamNet)

Ukraine receives US$1 billion in US aid secured by frozen Russian assets, the first payment from US$50 billion G7 loan package (VnExpress)

Azerbaijan Airlines crash sparks speculation plane was “accidentally shot down by Russia” after unusual detour (The Telegraph)

British Army tests new radio-wave weapon that zaps hostile drones from sky at range of 1,000 yards [914 meters], causing them to drop to the ground at just 10 pence [British cents] per shot (The Telegraph)

India to ship 690 metric tons of parboiled rice to Bangladesh as first import under interim Bangladeshi government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus (Dhaka Tribune)

US President Trump nominates Miami-Dade County [Florida] commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama, saying “few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin – He will do a FANTASTIC job representing [America’s] interests in Panama” (The New York Times)

Britain’s King Charles III ends long-held royal warrants for food companies Unilever and Cadbury, affecting major brands; no reason was given for the withdrawal, as per royal protocol, though both companies have been criticized by Ukraine’s government and British campaigners for continuing dealings in Russia after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (CNN)

Asia faces growing challenge of population aging, with nations like Japan, South Korea, and China seeing declining birth rates and increasing elderly populations, as concerns about finances, declining income, the environment, and workspace discourage young people from having children. This trend strains economies, labor markets, and cultural dynamics, as governments implement strategies such as immigration, childcare policies, and flexible work arrangements to address workforce shortages and encourage higher birth rates (CafeF.vn)

Ireland’s housing crisis pushes 1 in 3 residents to consider leaving nation amid soaring rents and record homelessness – with Dublin average rent reaching over €1,800 a month - highlighting wealth disparities in the EU’s second-largest economy per capita (Fortune)

South Korea officially becomes a “super-aged” society as elderly population hits 20% of nation’s total 51.2 million citizens (VTV.vn)

Britain’s Food Standards Agency recalls multiple cheese brands in Ireland and UK due to deadly listeria bacteria contamination risk (Daily Mail)

Illinois [US] wildlife officials warn public about bird flu in waterfowl after multiple deaths, urging caution when handling dead birds found on public or private land (Patch)

Bird flu kills 20 big cats at Shelton [Washington State, US] wildlife sanctuary, including Bengal tiger, prompting closure and quarantine (FOX13)

Oregon [US] cat dies from bird flu after eating contaminated raw frozen pet food, prompting brand recall across 12 US states and British Columbia (AP)

Scottsdale [Arizona, US]: Bird flu detected in two wild geese at Chaparral Park as the state faces rising cases (ABC15)

US: Study reveals 6.4% of adults have long COVID, with 1 in 5 patients facing daily limitations. 2024 rates remain steady as research expands understanding of the condition (CIDRAP)

Minnesota [US] reports 40 norovirus outbreaks in December, double the usual number (KROM)

Oropouche virus, carried primarily by biting midges and mosquitoes, spreads beyond Amazon to US and Europe with 11,000 total cases reported in 2024 (Wired)

Oklahoma [US] school district closes all its schools after whooping cough case as state reports 439 cases in 2024, up from 10 cases last year (KOKH)

US reports over 32,000 whooping cough cases in 2024, six times more than last year, with state of Pennsylvania leading cases and Midwest reporting 25% of total (CNN)

Scientists warn the next massive volcanic eruption is coming, with a 1-in-6 chance this century, and will cause chaos the world is not prepared for with over US$3.6 trillion economic losses in just one year (CNN)

US space agency NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flies closer to the Sun than any man-made object has before, whizzing at a record 3.8 million miles [6.1 million kilometers] from the solar surface (The Telegraph)

Nutritionist reveals cooking Brussels sprouts in olive oil boosts vitamin absorption and health benefits, including immune support and digestion (Coventry Telegraph)

18 tips to avoid an afternoon slump: 1) Eat an energy-boosting breakfast with a healthy balance of protein, fats, and complex carbohydrates; 2) Stay hydrated; 3) Include exercise in your afternoon routine; 4) Improve your sleep schedule; 5) Consider scheduling collaborative work for the afternoon; 6) Spend some time outside in nature; 7) Give your eyes short, regular breaks to reduce fatigue; 8) Break large tasks down into smaller, more manageable sub-tasks; 9) Manage stress; 10) Quit smoking; 11) Switch between the right and left sides of your brain, with a creative activity break like cooking a meal, playing music, etc. for analytical workers and an analytical break like sudoku, budgeting, etc. for creative workers; 12) Stay socially connected outside of work hours; 13) Sip on some green tea; 14) Eat a healthy, moderate-sized lunch; 15) Make healthy, whole-food snack choices; 16) Chew gum; 17) Do some stretches or yoga; 18) Browse pictures of cute animals (Rest Less)

Motivational quote of the day: “Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.” – Mary Baker Eddy

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