DAILY NEWS Stream – May 29, 2025

Philippine officials condemn China’s coast guard for using a water cannon against a Philippine ship that was conducting “routine scientific research” in the South China Sea (KHỎE TỰ NHIÊN)

US: Biden officials knew of deadly COVID-19 vaccine health risks, particularly the risk of myocarditis [inflammation of the heart muscle] in young men, but did not warn the public, reports Senate Homeland Security Committee (10 WJAR)

US news network CBS is like a “sinking ship” as its president and CEO Wendy McMahon is forced to resign amid President Trump’s US$20 billion lawsuit alleging 60 Minutes manipulated Kamala Harris’s interview in the 2024 US election (TSP)

Analysis: Here’s why China’s population is shrinking VERY fast: - One-child policy (1980–2016)- Aging population and declining workforce. - Low birth rates and policy reversal failures. - Limited immigration (immigrants just 0.1% of the population) By 2050, China’s population may drop by 100-200 million, and by 2100, it could total just 800 million, down from 1.41 billion today. This diminishes China’s demographic advantage over rivals like the US and its allies, whose combined population may surpass China’s by the 2030s, impacting the geopolitical balance (RealLifeLore)

Top Chinese general He Weidong’s sudden disappearance sparks speculation of an attempted rebellion against China’s President Xi Jinping (Thế Giới Mới)

Analysis: Japan, a pacifist country with no standing army, is considering allowing a more “proactive defense” due to rising threats from North Korea, China, and Russia (Thế Giới Tiêu Điểm)

China’s COVID-19 crisis gets worse, with rising sudden deaths, overloaded hospitals and funerals, and coffin shortages in some regions, even as the Chinese Communist Party covers up the data (Thế Giới Mới)

If you have weak kidneys or proteinuria [excess protein in urine], avoid these 8 foods that strain kidney function: avocados, rice, dried fruits, bananas, oranges, potatoes, pickled vegetables, and canned foods. These can overload your kidneys with potassium or sodium, accelerating damage silently (Sống Khoẻ Khi Về Già)

Warning: Long-term mouth or tongue problems could be a sign of oral cancer, especially for smokers and drinkers. Seek a doctor right away if problems persist (VnExpress)

Experts warn this year’s first storm in the South China Sea, likely coming in June, could break all records as global warming intensifies natural disasters (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Horrifying flood in Vietnam’s Sơn La province, with water rising terribly in just seconds, causes widespread damage (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Thai psychic Mor Plai, who predicted the recent major earthquake in Malaysia, warns of an even bigger global disaster by the end of July 2025, with volcanic eruptions and tsunamis in the Pacific that will potentially devastate Japan, Indonesia, and other coastal nations (TCT - KHÁM PHÁ)

Prophets Baba Vanga and Nostradamus both predicted a major war in Europe for 2025, distinct from the Russia-Ukraine war, that will devastate the continent, particularly the UK. They also both foresaw catastrophic natural disasters, like earthquakes and floods along the Pacific Ring of Fire (Báo VietNamNet)

Facebook page UK Animal Cruelty Files [UKACF] lists 22 more dog-people “missing” after they were taken to a private animal-people rescue center Save a Paw, which locals suspect is actually an illegal dog fighting center (UK Animal Cruelty Files)

Major UK supermarkets stop buying from a Mowi salmon-person raising facility in Scotland after undercover footage revealed cruelty to animal-people (IF)

Malaysia: Animal-people rights groups file a police report over a Facebook post promoting the poisoning and killing of stray dog-people in Bandar Sri Sendayan Township, Seremban District (Free Malaysia Today)

Vietnamese scientists find two species of glowing mushrooms, considered some of the world’s most mysterious fungi, in Bái Tử Long National Park (Người Lao Động)

Wales [UK]: Conservationists feed endangered water vole-people edible glitter to make their feces sparkle, helping track and protect them from extinction (BBC)

Japan will test sending solar energy from space to Earth using its OHISAMA satellite. Once launched, it will convert sunlight into microwaves that can be received and harnessed on Earth (Báo Dân Trí)

Study: Wild orangutan-people use a complex three-layer structure in their alarm calls that is similar to humans’ communication (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

Report: The UFO [unidentified flying object] that collided with a US military jet in 2023 is among a swarm of mystery objects spotted in recent years near military sites in the US State of Arizona (New York Post)

Analysis: We need “revolutionary” cooling tech, as traditional systems use liquid refrigerants linked to global warming and health risks. A promising alternative is solid-state cooling, which has no liquid, instead utilizing pressure, voltage, magnets, or mechanical stress to cool spaces (BBC)

Đắk Lắk province [Vietnam]: Baby elephant named Gold, rescued in 2016 after falling into a well, has followed his rescuers for nearly ten years, refusing to return to the forest (Truyền Hình Đồng Tháp; Người Đưa tin)

Moon bear-people at the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center like to relax in hammocks after playing and eating, sometimes even wrestling to win the best spot (VnExpress)

Khánh Hòa Province [Vietnam]: Dozens of dolphin-people appear in Nha Trang Bay, attracting delight from locals and tourists (VnExpress)

Malaysia: A monkey-people troop works together to protect one of their newborns from an attacking python (VnExpress)

US: New York City’s dog- and cat-people march through the streets dressed as pig-, cow- and other animal-people to protest against the killing of animal-people for meat, in the “world’s first” Pet Protest Parade (Species Unite)

UK vegan company Candy Kittens introduces Treets, a cocoa-free German vegan chocolate brand, to Candy Kittens’ online store and select UK retailers (Food & Living Vegan)

Donkey-people rights activists in Machakos County [Kenya] urge the government to enact tighter measures to protect donkey-people from extinction (KBC Channel 1)

Dr. Anja Heister, PhD (vegan) presents the topic “Animal Lives Matter: Against Human Supremacy and for Compassionate Conservation” at the VEGAN Convergence of the Peoples (VCOP) #21 conference held online (Climate Healers)

UK Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [RSPCA] inspectors rescue malnourished horse-people and abused pet-people across Britain (Heavy Petting - Animal Documentaries)

Over 100 animal-people activists rally in Putrajaya [Malaysia] urging the government to stop the killing of stray dog-people and institute reforms (Malaysiakini)

Police dog-people trained in Wales [UK] provide special support in anti-poaching efforts across Africa (VTV)

A second endangered mountain bongo calf is born at a safari park in Bedfordshire [UK], marking “a major success” for the species’ rescue program (BBC)

UK: A bill that would ban imports of young puppies, ear-cropped dog-people, and declawed cat-people – cruel mutilations that are already illegal in the UK – has passed the committee stage in the House of Commons, moving closer to becoming law (Dogs Today)

67 dog-people rescued from the meat industry in South Korea arrive in the US for rehabilitation and adoption (Humane World for Animals)

5 superfoods that can help strengthen bones and restore muscles, as they are richer in calcium than cow-people milk: 1) Chia Seeds: 600 milligrams calcium/100 grams, plus omega-3, fiber; mix in smoothies or pudding. 2) Almonds: 250 milligrams calcium/100 grams, plus vitamin E; eat 5–7 daily, unsalted. 3) Black Sesame Seeds: About 1000 milligrams calcium/100 grams, supports bones and sleep; sprinkle on rice. 4) Tofu: 350–400 milligrams calcium/100 grams, lactose-free; cook lightly. 5) Amaranth Greens: 260–300 milligrams calcium/100 grams, low oxalate; boil or steam (Sống Khoẻ Khi Về Già)

Heart surgeon shares 10 simple tips to keep your heart healthy after age 60: 1) Walk Daily: Take two 15-minute walks each day to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. 2) Cut Salt: Eat less salt (under 1 teaspoon/day) Avoid salty snacks and instant noodles, and use spices instead. 3) Light Breakfast: Choose oatmeal or veggie soup over fried or greasy foods. 4) Don’t Drink Alcohol: Try fruit juice or herbal tea for relaxation instead. 5) Reduce Stress: Share feelings with family or write them down. Try deep breathing or daily meditation to stay calm. 6) Check Snoring: If you snore loudly or feel tired after getting enough sleep, see a doctor for sleep apnea. 7) Avoid Smoke: Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke to protect your heart. 8) Limit Screens: Stop using phones or TVs 1 hour before bed for better sleep. 9) Skip Fast Food: Eat less fried or fast food. Choose steamed or boiled meals instead. 10) Take Blood Pressure Meds: Always take your blood pressure pills as prescribed and check your blood pressure regularly. Small changes like these can help your heart stay strong! Start by adopting one, then keep going (Minh Triết Tuổi Xế Chiều)

Practicing chanting or spiritual meditation at home but making these 6 mistakes, even if you practice your whole life, it will be useless. Listen to avoid: 1) Watch Your Words: Don’t gossip, criticize, or speak harshly, especially about others’ beliefs or practices. Kind words keep your heart pure and practice meaningful. 2) Practice for Peace, Not Praise: Chant or meditate with a sincere heart, not to gain fame, money, or admiration. True practice is quiet and selfless. 3) Show Compassion: Be kind to all living beings. Be vegan, choose mindful meals, and avoid harm to animal-people to align your heart with compassion. 4) Stay Faithful in Relationships: Avoid inappropriate relationships or lustful thoughts. Stay true to your partner to keep your mind clear for practice. 5) Stay Humble: Don’t think your practice is better than others’. Be modest, respect all paths, and focus on improving yourself, not judging others. 6) Control Greed, Anger, and Ignorance: Don’t practice to gain wealth or get upset when things don’t go your way. Stay calm, learn from teachings, and let go of selfish desires. Chant or meditate with a calm, kind, and humble heart. Small, sincere steps in daily life make your practice powerful and bring peace (TUỆ GIÁC - TÂM AN)

Uplifting quote of the day: “The end of all wisdom is love, love, love.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Sri Ramana Maharshi (vegetarian)