DAILY NEWS Stream – June 16, 2025

The US demands Rwanda withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo before finalizing a peace deal between the two countries (Business Insider Africa)

US President Trump says the Department of Justice is investigating who is funding the riots in Los Angeles, where armor and face masks are being provided to ordinary civilians, saying, “Somebody’s financing it, and we’re going to find out” (The Gateway Pundit)

President Trump’s administration says illegal immigrants who choose to leave the US on their own won’t have to pay fines for ignoring past deportation orders. They’ll also be given a free flight and US$1,000, as part of a plan to remove more people at low cost (Daily Caller)

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removes all members of the vaccine advisory committee – who were appointed under Biden – to rebuild public trust after the previous administration faced numerous scandals and was caught lying to the public several times (Fox News)

US economist Art Laffer says US President Trump could create the best economy in US history, outperforming even former President Reagan [Republican] (Daily Caller)

US: 58% of small business owners are optimistic about President Trump’s policies, and 56% believe His extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [TCJA] benefits their businesses, a new poll by Job Creators Network Foundation shows (Daily Caller)

A major international study of nearly 300,000 children finds those who spent more time on screens – like TVs, tablets, computers, and video games – were at a higher risk of developing problems like aggression, anxiety, and low self-esteem later in life. Video games showed a particularly strong link to emotional issues, even when the games were non-violent. Experts recommend limiting kids’ screen time to an hour per day on weekdays and no more than three hours on weekends, with a focus on educational content (ABC)

Study says climate change is damaging human gut health and digestion by disrupting the delicate balance of vital intestinal bacteria [microbiome] (The Week)

Experts warn of 10 daily habits that can negatively affect appearance, skin health, and distort face shape over time: 1) Touching the face: Causes acne. 2) Propping the chin: Leads to a crooked chin. 3) Using a straw: Creates mouth wrinkles. 4) Applying medicinal alcohol masks: Causes skin issues. 5) Sleeping face down: May misalign the nose. 6) Excessive phone use: Harms skin and eyes. 7) Mouth breathing: Leads to a longer face. 8) Chewing on one side: Causes asymmetry. 9) Teeth grinding: Alters facial structure over time. 10) Improper muscle use (e.g. habitual frowning): Creates wrinkles (VnExpress)

The Philippines may get 11 to 19 tropical storms in the next 6 months, scientists say (Môi Trường)

European farmers fear crop failures after May 2025 was the second-hottest May ever recorded globally, with many European countries including the UK experiencing months-long droughts and water shortages (The Guardian)

Heavy rain causes a mudslide in Valais Canton [Switzerland], forcing evacuations and destroying a temporary emergency bridge, raising concerns about future landslides (Euronews)

A severe cold front dumps snow across South Africa, leading to a deadly car crash and widespread blackouts (Reuters)

Yaoundé [Cameroon] faces a sanitation crisis as liquid waste and fecal sludge flood the streets due to an overburdened treatment plant, threatening public health and water supplies (Mongabay)

Study finds dust storms are a major but overlooked cause of deadly global air pollution and respiratory illness (Earth.com)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges a global shift from ocean exploitation to protection to save the world’s seas from crisis. He calls for increased regulation of the fishing industry among other urgent measures (The Guardian)

Scientists warn toxic algae blooms are on the rise worldwide, driven by climate change and pollution – devastating ecosystems, including fish-, elephant-, and sea lion-people populations (The Guardian)

New study finds emperor penguin-people populations are declining faster in parts of Antarctica than previously thought, mainly due to shrinking sea ice (AP)

Scientists discover humpback whale-people like to playfully communicate with humans by blowing bubble rings. Previous studies show humpback whale-people, who live in complex societies, often display “inquisitive, friendly behavior” toward boats and humans (ABC)

A new physics theory proposed by Spanish cosmologist Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga suggests our Universe was born inside a gigantic black hole within another, older Universe. This challenges the traditional Big Bang theory and, if confirmed by future space experiments, could solve key paradoxes and help unify Dr. Albert Einstein (vegetarian)’s theory of general relativity with quantum mechanics (Báo Tuổi Trẻ; Ibarra Real)

The Danish Plant-Based Foods Association urges the EU to make a European Action Plan for Plant-based Foods to support vegan producers and ensure a level playing field, as current policies including subsidies unfairly favor the animal-people raising industry (Vegconomist)

Taiwan is hailed as one of the top vegan countries, with a 14% vegetarian population, diverse plant-based cuisine, and a government supporting sustainability, making it a global leader in vegan food innovation and accessibility (Taiwan Panorama)

Motivational quote of the day: “Look within. Within is the Fountain of Good, and It will ever bubble up, if you will ever dig.” – His Imperial Majesty Marcus Aurelius