DAILY NEWS Stream – October 31, 2024

Egypt and Türkiye’s closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions (RFI)

Norway commits €500 million to Ukraine, with over half designated for military support, at Ukraine-Northern Europe summit (RBC Ukraine)

Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu says he “aspires to achieve peace” with Arab nations amid US-led Gaza governance discussions (NDTV World)

7 Colombia’s 2016 peace deal with paramilitary group FARC has enabled scientists to discover triple the number of new plant species each year (Reuters)

Activists from the 3rd World March for Peace visit Karachi [Pakistan] to promote global non-violence, engaging with local media to spread their peace message, on trip spanning five continents continuing till January 5, 2025 (The International News)

US: President Trump rally at Madison Square Garden [New York City] draws 20,000 people, with tens of thousands more rallying outside: “They could have sold the Garden twice” (New York Post)

President Trump given rockstar reception at Madison Square Garden as thousands pack streets for historic rally (Sky News Australia)

US: President Trump’s New York City rally features celebrities like Hulk Hogan, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. voicing their support for the Republican ticket (New York Post)

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spends an additional US$44 million to support President Trump’s campaign in the final race for the White House (Báo VietNamNet)

US: Multiple billionaires support an “anti-election fraud” network backing President Trump, contributing over US$140 million to groups advocating for “election integrity” since 2020 to ensure a fair electoral contest (VnExpress)

President Trump says Muslims just want peace, touts Muslim support, and says the Republican Party “has really become the party of inclusion” for all faiths and minority groups (The Times of Israel)

President Trump poised for Electoral College win as polls show the President leading in crucial swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania (New York Post)

US: President Trump urges supporters to “dream big again” at Atlanta [Georgia] rally, promising America will “dominate the frontiers” of science, medicine, business, technology and space (Sky News Australia)

French economist Christophe Barraud, dubbed the “world’s most accurate economist,” predicts President Trump will win and Republicans will take full control of Congress in 2024 election (Sky News Australia)

US sees “drastic uptick” in the number of Republicans voting early (Sky News Australia)

US court rules counting mail-in ballots received after election day is illegal, a win for Republicans who traditionally favor in-person voting (Thanh Niên)

President Trump calls picking “bad, disloyal” subordinates the “biggest mistake” of his first term, and now has a transition team to help him select officials for his second term if elected (VnExpress)

US House of Representatives finds evidence of the Harris campaign taking in illegal donations from China, Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, made through unwitting US straw donors (New York Post)

California [US] becomes hot spot for bird flu cases in cows, sparking fears (Bloomberg)

Iowa [US] resident dies of rare Lassa fever after recent trip to West Africa (CNN)

Dengue fever cases reported in Florida [US] after Hurricane Milton, which left rivers flooded and standing water around west-central parts of the state (Fox Weather)

University of Cincinnati [Ohio, US] reports whooping cough outbreak with eight confirmed cases (Cincinnati.com)

Deadly bat disease white-nose syndrome spreads across California [US], raising wildlife concerns (KRCRTV)

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons [PAHs] in smoke and pollution may increase cancer risk, especially for firefighters and other high-exposure jobs (News Medical)

Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to child aggression and cognitive deficits, new research shows (Neuroscience News)

Unprecedented sea level rise along China’s eastern coast began October 21, 2024, flooding areas in Liaoning, Hebei, and Tianjin, prompting emergency response (Báo VietNamNet)

Study reveals rain helps the ocean trap 5-7% more carbon, with effects strongest in the tropics and other high-precipitation regions, potentially impacting global carbon budget estimates (Live Science)

UN reports greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023, with CO2 rising 11.4% in 20 years, thus locking in future temperature rises for years to come (The Independent)

World Meteorological Organization reports record CO2 levels in 2023, with concentrations hitting 420 parts per million, a 51% increase since preindustrial times (The Guardian)

. UN report finds progress towards protecting 30% of Earth’s nature by 2030 but warns conservation efforts are insufficient, with world governments needing to double land and triple ocean area coverage (The Independent)

Hunga Tonga [South Pacific] volcanic eruption in 2022 may cause colder winters in northern Europe, with potential 1-1.5ºC temperature drop up until 2029, due to evaporated ocean water (Euronews)

Report highlights climate crisis’ negative impact on pregnancies, with rising heat and floods causing miscarriages and premature births globally (The Guardian)

“Frightening statistic”: More than 1 in 3 tree species worldwide at risk of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature [IUCN]’s latest Red List update (Euronews)

Experts warn that if all butterflies disappeared, a series of declines in animals and plants would ensue, impacting both ecosystems and human life (VnExpress)

Analysis: US has given at least US$72 billion in subsidies for livestock and seafood industries in recent decades, not including payments made to farmers who grow animal feed such as corn and soybeans (EWG)

Analysis: Agricultural subsidies are killing Americans and fueling the climate crisis; a new Farm Bill should promote production of fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are good for both consumers and the planet (STAT)

England [UK]’s nature-friendly farming policies are seen as “world leading” at the UN biodiversity summit, with other countries showing interest (Evening Standard)

US: State of New York achieves solar power goal a year early, adding energy for a million homes statewide (Good News Network)

US: Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT] graduates invent headband device called Elemind to aid sleep without pills through non-invasive EEG waves (Good News Network)

Taiwan launches parliamentary association led by Legislator Jean Kuo to promote animal welfare, with a number of animal rights groups and veterinary associations also invited to join (Taipei Times)

India: Calcutta High Court debates the religious validity of animal sacrifices at a temple as activists argue it is illegal per India’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (The Times of India)

Texas [US]: SeaQuest Fort Worth closes after pressure from PETA and criminal investigation into animal cruelty allegations (PETA)

Washington Wizards assistant basketball coach JB Blair promotes veganism in US pro basketball, citing health and ethical benefits, while more players like Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan embrace plant-based diets for performance and environmental reasons (VegNews)

Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, a total of US$64 million for buying cattle raised on illegally deforested Amazon land (The Independent)

Louisiana [US] dairy operations at historic low as small producers struggle to survive market pressures (The Black Chronicle)

Political and public pressure grows for an EU-wide ban on the fur industry, as Europe’s 1,000 fur animal-raising operations face increasing opposition from ethically-minded citizens (Euractiv)

US state of Michigan proposes new bill to create Court Appointed Animal Advocates, which would enable lawyers to represent animals in cruelty cases amid rising abuse reports (FOX47)

Danish study finds vegan diets reduce frequency and severity of migraines (VegNews)

Indian cardiologist Dr. Bimal Chhajer, MD, promotes the vegan diet’s heart health benefits at World Vegan Vision Event at Asa’mai Temple [New York state, US] (indica News)

Malaysia’s 14th richest billionaire, Lim Wee-Chai, has been vegan for the past two years along with his wife and children, and aims to live to 120 years old through healthy diet and lifestyle (Webtretho)

British retailer Marks & Spencer launches vegan Halloween party food range, including Pumpkin Bao Buns, Zombie Bao Buns, and spooky versions of Percy Pig sweets (Plant Based News)

Compassion-inspiring quote of the day: “I saw deep in the eyes of the animals, the human soul look out upon me.” – Edward Carpenter (vegetarian) (A-Z Quotes)

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