DAILY NEWS Stream – May 8, 2025

Analysis: The Chinese Communist Party [CCP] is risking millions of lives in its US trade war gamble, betting that America’s political divisions and economic hardship will last longer than China’s own hardships. It’s framing the conflict as ideological, shielding the CCP regime while treating its citizens as bargaining chips. Their gamble: even if the economy collapses, “Chinese people can eat grass for a year” (Decoding China)

Mexico and the US agree to work on improving their trade balance after a “very positive” call between Mexican President Sheinbaum and US President Trump (France 24)

In November 2024, British psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, dubbed the “New Nostradamus” by the press, shared his world predictions for 2025. Some have already come true, and others seem to be on the way.

CRAIG HAMILTON-PARKER’S WORLD PREDICTIONS 2025, PART 6 of 7: AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

[Note: Three stars

means the prediction has already come true.]

AUSTRALIA – ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL -

Australia will experience significant economic challenges in 2025. -

Australian exports will be affected by US President Trump’s tariffs. -

There will be declining demand for Australian raw materials due to reduced demand from China. -

Traditional Australian markets will face difficulties. -

New fields of expertise will develop in Australia. -

Australia will develop AI [artificial intelligence] and creative industries. -

Major political changes will occur in Australia. - The Australian Labor Party will lose the next election. - A coalition government will form in Australia. - There will be a close contest in Australian politics. - Two political parties will join together in Australia.

AUSTRALIA – SOCIAL AND CULTURAL - Policies for indigenous representation will be reversed in Australia. -

Public resentment will grow against certain cultural changes. -

There will be a backlash against “woke” culture. - There will be a return to an “earlier type of thinking” about gender roles. -

A strong anti-immigration movement will develop in Australia. -

Housing shortages will occur in Australia. - House prices will rise significantly in Australia, becoming unaffordable. - Collapse of the “High Street” (traditional retail) in Australia. -

Damage to small businesses in Australia. - Australia’s government will attempt to counter online shopping’s influence, possibly with tariffs on deliveries.

AUSTRALIA – RESOURCES AND TRADE -

New resources will be discovered in Australia. -

Australia will benefit from having rare earth metals and lithium. - Australia will develop new trade deals with Japan. - Australia will develop new trade deals with the UK and Europe. -

Australia will trade less with China and become more hostile toward the country. -

Australia will invest more in military equipment. -

Increased investment in submarine technology and battleships to counter potential Chinese threats.

AUSTRALIA – ENVIRONMENTAL - A serious shipping incident will happen on the Great Barrier Reef. - Oil or chemical spillage will damage the reef. - There will be a massive bushfire in the Northern Territory and Queensland area.

NEW ZEALAND – POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC -

Indigenous representation policies will be reversed in New Zealand. -

Public resentment will grow about Māori activism (such as recent disruptions at Parliament) -

New Zealand will face housing shortages. -

Increased trade between New Zealand and Australia. - New trade deal between New Zealand and Australia.

NEW ZEALAND – ENVIRONMENTAL - An earthquake will happen in the North Island of New Zealand connected to seismic activity in Japan. - The earthquake won’t be devastating or flatten cities (Craig Hamilton-Parker)

Scientists from over 40 countries warn that governments should prepare for a bird flu pandemic, as H5N1 keeps spreading among animals and humans in the US and dangerous mutation risks grow (The Times of India)

Study links phthalates, chemicals found in plastics, to 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018, mostly in the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. Doctors call for government regulations and advise people to avoid plastic containers, non-stick pans, and storing food in plastic (Fox News)

The UK records its hottest start to May ever, with temperatures over 29ºC. Scientists say climate change has made such heat 4-5 times more likely (Sky News)

Heavy rains continue to pound Puerto Rico [US], flooding streets and causing a second death (AP)

Study reveals the world’s oceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe, one in the southern hemisphere and one in the north. These heat bands have developed since 2005, along with shifts in winds and ocean currents moving toward the poles (Phys.org)

Ontario [Canada]: Planted Expo 2025 will take place at the City of Toronto’s Enercare Centre on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025, with over 200 vegan, plant-based, and sustainable vendors. Details at PlantedLife.com (Planted Expo)

New Jersey [US]: The 2025 Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival is coming to the City of Asbury Park on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025, featuring top vegan and plant-based food vendors from the State of New Jersey. More info at NJVegFest.com (New Jersey Veg Fest)

9 daily habits that raise Alzheimer’s risk in older adults - change them ASAP [as soon as possible] to protect your brain: 1) Eating too many sugary, salty, or fatty snacks. 2) Not getting enough vitamin B12 – take vegan supplements for an easy fix. 3) Not exercising enough. 4) Poor heart health, like high blood pressure or cholesterol. 5) Poor sleep habits, which prevent the brain from clearing out waste. 6) Too little social or mental activity. 7) Smoking, which harms blood vessels and the brain. 8) Drinking alcohol, which damages the brain. 9) Uncontrolled diabetes, which harms brain health (Radio 247; Google Gemini)

Reassuring quote of the day: “Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Pythagoras (vegetarian)