DAILY NEWS Stream – September 5, 2025

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) donates US$14.6 million to the Cuban people. The two countries signed major cooperation deals in agriculture, solar energy, and technology (VnExpress)

President Trump Is Delivering for American Workers: + Jobs: Over 500,000 new private-sector jobs created; 2.4+ million net job gains for native-born Americans since January 2025. + Regulations: Cutting bureaucracy, eliminating 10 rules for every 1 new one; small business sentiment at a five-month high. + Trade & Investment: US$8 trillion in new US investment; trade deals covering over half of global economic growth, generating hundreds of billions in new revenues. + Wages & Inflation: Laborer wages up 1.4% in seven months; inflation steady at 1.9%; real wages rising monthly since President Trump took office. + Costs: Mortgage rates at a 10-month low; gas and airfares at five-year lows. + Workforce Training: 1,736 new apprenticeship programs, 183,000 apprentices, and over US$119 million in grants for skills development. + Tax Relief: Families gain US$10,000 yearly, seniors get US$63 billion, and trade students access US$500 billion in aid under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. + Markets & Retirement: Stock indexes at record highs; 401(k) retirement fund rules expanded for stronger growth (WhiteHouse.gov)

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says CBS News’s “Face the Nation” deceptively cut key parts from her interview, including her department arresting child traffickers and pedophile illegal immigrants in Los Angeles. She says the network misrepresented her answers (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) granted amnesty to over 14,000 prisoners ahead of National Day [September 2], bringing this year’s total to a record 22,000 pardons. The Ministry of Public Security says most released inmates reintegrate quickly into society with a very low reoffense rate (VnExpress)

Singapore now deports foreigners repeatedly caught vaping, with harsher penalties and possible re-entry bans for all offenders (The Straits Times)

ITV News [UK] investigation reveals a sharp rise in the trade of human remains, including bones and skin, on platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, raising fears of grave-robbing and calls for regulation (ITV)

Deadly protests erupt across Indonesia after revelations that 580 lawmakers each receive a monthly housing allowance nearly 10 times more than Jakarta’s minimum wage. President Prabowo Subianto canceled a China trip, deployed the military to restore peace, and announced cuts to lawmakers’ perks and travel privileges (VnExpress)

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, in a coma since 2022 due to a heart condition, is showing signs of improvement after intensive treatment and months of life support (VnExpress)

Nutritionists say a vegan diet can help strengthen muscles and improve endurance, including older adults. Four key foods can boost blood flow, speed recovery, and protect muscle health: 1) Pumpkin Seeds Eat 2 tablespoons (28–30 grams) daily for magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats that ease cramps. Choose raw, dry roasted, or sprouted seeds— avoid salty or oil-roasted kinds. 2) Cherry Juice Drink ¾–1 cup (180–240 milliliters) of pure, unsweetened juice daily. It reduces inflammation, helps recovery, improves sleep, and can help strengthen muscles for walking and other exercises. Best taken in the morning or before dinner. 3) Spinach Rich in magnesium and nitrates, spinach can help build leg strength when eaten in a balanced vegan diet. Lightly steam or stir-fry with lemon or ginger. Avoid overboiling or eating too much raw spinach due to oxalates. 4) Lentils A top protein source, packed with leucine and fiber for muscular endurance. Soak, then cook with turmeric, ginger, and lemon. Serve warm with whole grains and vegetables; avoid canned if possible (Radio 247)

Feeding blueberry powder to infants can boost their immunity and reduce allergy symptoms, US study finds (News Medical)

Stanford University [US] study warns many US preschoolers with ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] are prescribed medication too early, within 30 days of diagnosis, despite guidelines recommending behavioral therapy first. Researchers warn this early drug use may expose children to harmful side effects (CBS)

At least 800 are dead and 1,300 injured after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan’s Kunar province near the city of Jalalabad. The quake collapsed entire mountain villages amid ongoing flood recovery, leaving hundreds buried under the rubble (People)

Taal Volcano [Philippines] remains abnormally active after 11 new volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours and thick gas emissions, prompting renewed safety warnings (INQUIRER.net)

Researchers warn a new mega-earthquake zone may be forming under the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal, risking future tsunamis along unprepared coastal regions (Lao Động)

Cooler weather is forecast in early September across Asia, Europe, and the US due to a weak polar vortex and shifting atmospheric patterns (Newsweek)

More than half of Europe is experiencing record drought, while worsening Mediterranean wildfires killed 20 and displaced 80,000 this summer (France 24)

Wildfires in the EU burned over 1 million hectares in 2025, the worst on record, with Portugal and Spain suffering two-thirds of the damage during August’s heatwave (The Japan Times)

Climate change made deadly wildfires in Cyprus, Greece, and Türkiye more fierce, study finds (Phys.org)

Rare red-light “sprites” were photographed over Austria and visible in Italy on August 29, linked to massive storm lightning (India Today)

Australia warns the world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is melting rapidly and moving toward Antarctica, risking damage to ecosystems like penguin- and seal-people habitats (Unilad)

Indonesia’s US$80 billion tsunami seawall along Java is delayed even as villages such as Bedono and Semonet are sinking; critics urge quicker action or alternative coastal protections (Malay Mail)

Washington State [US] protects 77,000 acres [31,160 hectares] from logging to protect “heritage forests” that hold carbon and rich biodiversity (Good News Network)

Archaeologists find 1,600-year-old churches and a mural of Lord Jesus (vegetarian) in Kharga Oasis [Egypt], revealing early Christianity’s rise in the desert (Fox News)

China develops a carbon nanotube-based film that can resist temperatures up to 2,600ºC, offering major potential in aerospace, nuclear, and energy system insulation (Interesting Engineering)

New review study finds vegan diets not only provide physical and environmental benefits but also mental health benefits— reducing anxiety and depression while boosting mood and cognitive function compared to animal-people meat diets (Newsbreak)

Veganism is steadily gaining popularity in Kathmandu [Nepal], which hosted the three-day Ahimsa Festival highlighting veganism’s roots in local culture (The Rising Nepal)

Đồng Nai [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] man Trần Văn Kiểm lovingly raises and trains a flock of 12 goose-people, who charm online viewers by following commands, showing affection, and quietly demonstrating animal-people intelligence (Báo Thanh Niên)

Assam [India] forest rangers install bamboo barricades near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to slow traffic and protect nearby rhino- and elephant-people (The Times of India)

Gladstone [Missouri, US] animal welfare officers rescue an owl-person trapped in a soccer net and release him back into the wild (The Cool Down)

Canadian entrepreneur Andrea Courey shares her near-death experience: In 1991, she awoke with a vivid vision: she and her husband were walking on a snowy sidewalk at night when a car jumped the curb and hit them. She even heard him scream, “Oh my God, we’ve been hit by a car.” She dismissed it as impossible and promptly forgot about it.

That night, the vision came true. Leaving a Christmas event in Montreal [Canada] during a storm, she and her husband walked along a snow-covered sidewalk when a car jumped the curb and struck them from behind. Flying through the air, Andrea heard the same scream from her vision. Realizing she had been prepared, she thought, “Someone has gone to so much trouble,” and surrendered to the situation. She landed 35 feet [10.6 meters] away after hitting cars.

Andrea left her body and rose 9 feet [2.7 meters] above it, at first not recognizing it as hers. She noticed her coat and the snow but felt no pain or fear. Guests rushed out coatless, screaming, and she tried to call, “Go back in and get a coat, I’m okay,” but no one heard. The chaos faded as a force, light, and a sense of well-being blanketed her, drawing her away.

A tall, luminous male figure, whose face she couldn’t see, addressed her: “Andrea, would you like to stay or go back?” She answered, “I have three little kids. I must go back.” The figure asked again. Andrea insisted, “Even if every bone in my body is broken, I have to go back.” Instantly, she was pulled into a vortex, spinning violently. Clinging to the edges, she feared being flung out, until she slammed back into her body.

Her first thought was, “Oh my God, I don’t want to forget this. Please let me remember this.” Thirty years later, the memory remained vivid, confirming to her that consciousness is separate from the body. This realization helped her cope years later when her daughter, Khloe, passed away in 2016. At Khloe’s bedside in the hospital, Andrea sensed her presence, saying, “Hi Mom, I’m so glad you’re not hysterical. Thank you so much. I’m glad you weren’t in the room because I couldn’t have let go of my body if you had been.” This echoed Andrea’s near-death experience and brought her comfort, realizing the eternal nature of the soul (IANDS)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Life is a great sunrise. I do not see why death should not be an even greater one.” — Vladimir Nabokov