DAILY NEWS Stream – November 25, 2024

Russia fails to meet its total military recruitment target, mainly due to heavy losses (RBC Ukraine)

Kyiv [Ukraine]: Tytanovi Rehabilitation Centre evacuates injured soldiers from the frontlines and uses advanced bionic limbs and brain-muscle training to help them regain mobility, saving over 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers’ lives and counting (Sky News)

China expands visa-free access to 38 European countries, extending program to citizens of Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Romania through 2025, allowing 30-day stays to boost tourism and business exchanges (Euronews)

US: Pew Research poll shows majority of Americans approve of President Trump’s second-term agenda [Agenda47], with particularly strong support for His economic policies and law enforcement (New York Post)

President Trump’s return sparks hope for peace between all countries, says Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid (Alarabiya News)

President Trump taps former Florida [US] Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general, leveraging her extensive experience combating drug trafficking, reducing fentanyl deaths, and supporting law enforcement (Utah News Dispatch)

President Trump nominates respected hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, the nation’s top economic post, in which he will “drive US Competitiveness, and stop unfair Trade imbalances, work to create an Economy that places Growth at the forefront,” and “Make America Rich Again” (Politico)

Animal rights gain political momentum in the US following P’nut the celebrity squirrel’s tragic death at the hands of New York State government agents, as overwhelming support for President Trump, Who has expressed outrage over the incident, highlights the bipartisan appeal of animal welfare among US voters (Current Affairs)

Spain announces plans to grant legal status to 900,000 migrants by 2027, addressing labor shortages and aging population concerns (The i)

Westminster [California, US]: Seven Legionnaires’ disease cases reported in northwest area, as health officials investigate sources and urge water management precautions (Orange County Register)

US: E. coli outbreaks surge in 2024 amid climate change, animal factory contamination, and global food trade challenges, prompting concerns about food safety systems (Food Poisoning News)

US study warns 14 million coastal residents face displacement by 2100 as rising seas threaten East Coast cities (Daily Mail)

Northern California [US] faces flooding and evacuations as powerful storm brings record rain and heavy snow (The Independent)

US: October 2024 sets records for driest month across 80 climate stations, with New York City, Newark, and Atlanta seeing unprecedented lack of rainfall (Space)

US: Pennsylvania State Police warn pet owners of serious legal consequences for neglecting outdoor animals in winter, as animal protection laws require proper shelter and unfrozen water for animal companions (Tri-State Alert)

Warsaw [Poland] study finds urban wildflower patches attract similar diversity of pollinators as natural meadows, offering vital habitat for threatened species (The Guardian)

US Fish and Wildlife Service proposes endangered species protection for giraffes to combat illegal wildlife trade and promote US-funded conservation in other countries, as northern subspecies of giraffes decline 77% to 5,919 individuals since 1985 (The Logical Indian)

Michigan [US]: Half-sisters discovered each other through DNA tests and found their lives share mysterious parallels including naming their children after one another and sharing the same middle name inspired by Edgar Allan Poe (Good News Network)

Seoul [Korea]: Organization “Ttiattmeori” [“Love and Friendship Between Brothers and Sisters”] unites young North Koreans now living in South Korea with other youth in their new home through faith-sharing events, promoting peace (Agenzia Fides)

New York State [US] will enforce the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act from December 15, banning pet stores from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits, with fines up to US$1,000 per violation (NewsBreak)

UK: survey finds one-third of dog caregivers risk £5,000 fine by not properly restraining pets while driving, violating Highway Code Rule 57 (WalesOnline)

Durham [North Carolina, US] school district serves 6,000 Dr. Praeger’s vegan chicken nuggets monthly as student demand surges beyond expectations (Vegconomist)

UK vegan charity Viva! and international athletic team Vegan Strong PlantBuilt launch high-protein vegan meal plan following PlantBuilt’s recent 55-medal victory, including 48 gold, in Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and other events at Mr. America 2024 Sports Festival (Plant Based News)

Louisiana [US] woman rescues sick coyote, bringing her to Geaux Wild Rehab for eight-week recovery before successful release (The Dodo)

Emperor penguin nicknamed Gus who was found 3,500 kilometers from Antarctica on a Western Australia beach has rehabilitated and been released near his home continent after gaining weight during a 20-day recovery (The Independent)

New Zealand oat milk companies Otis and All Good merge to form Good & Humble, aiming to expand in Southeast Asia (Vegconomist)

Uplifting quote of the day: “A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” – The Venerable Saint Basil the Great (vegetarian)

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