DAILY NEWS Stream – July 31, 2025

US President Trump announces a trade deal with the European Union: 15% tariffs will be charged on all European goods, and Europe will invest US$750 billion into the US, including US$150 billion in US energy. Analysts and world leaders widely agree the deal is a major win for the US (Fox News)

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (vegan) criticizes liberal news outlets for ignoring newly released documents revealing that years ago, top officials under Obama faked the story that President Trump worked with Russia to get elected. The documents say Central Intelligence Agency [CIA] Director John Brennan pushed fake info, and Hillary Clinton supported blaming President Trump to distract people from her own email server scandal. The documents also say Russia’s leader Putin did not favor President Trump and actually thought it would be easier to work with Clinton (Fox News)

Arizona [US] woman is sentenced to over 8 years in prison for helping North Korean hackers get remote US tech jobs and earn US$17 million, some of which funded nuclear weapons (Justice.gov)

Former Health Minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến is expelled from Âu Lạc (Vietnam)’s Communist Party, for corruption, ethical violations, and breaching Party regulations, highlighting Âu Lạc (Vietnam)’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts (BBC)

China investigates Shaolin Temple’s head monk Shi Yongxin on suspicion of stealing temple funds and sexual misconduct (VnExpress; CNN)

A three-year-old boy survives an 18-floor fall in Hangzhou [China] by landing on a tree branch, miraculously escaping with only a broken arm. It’s thought the boy climbed onto the toilet and tried to look out the window, leading to his fall. Experts warn parents to never leave young children at home alone, and keep windows closed, locked, and child-safe (Người đưa tin)

China is seeing a rise in “ghost villages” as people move to cities, the population ages, and farmers earn little. It’s estimated that around 80 Chinese villages disappear partially or completely disappear every day (Khán Trung Quốc)

An Australian-led study shows walking 7,000 steps per day is the “golden” amount to live longer. Compared to only walking 2,000 steps per day, taking 7,000 steps per day has several benefits including: > 47% lower risk of dying from all causes. > 47% lower risk of dying from heart disease. > 37% lower risk of dying from cancer. > 25% lower risk of heart disease. > 38% lower risk of dementia. > 14% lower risk of diabetes. > 28% lower risk of falling. > 22% lower risk of depression. However, beyond 7,000 steps, there’s little added benefit (Thanh Niên)

Cat and dog illness outbreaks hit shelters across South Florida [US], prompting health alerts for pet-people caregivers (CBS)

Mount Dukono erupts in North Maluku [Indonesia], spewing ash 3,000 meters high and triggering mask warnings. Residents are advised to avoid climbing or approaching the Malupang Warirang Crater within a 4-kilometer radius (Antara News)

The Macquarie Island region [Australia] is hit by two 6.2-magnitude earthquakes in 24 hours (Daily Mail)

Munnar [India] landslides kill 1, injure 1, and block highways after heavy rains (The News Minute)

Sơn La Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: Tropical storms and flooding kill 2 and leave 2 missing, with thousands evacuated and severe destruction across homes and farms (Arab Times Kuwait)

Wildfire burns through a northern suburb of Athens [Greece]; residents are told to evacuate (AP)

A polar bear-person is photographed standing on top of a dead sperm whale-person in the Arctic, leaving scientists shocked by climate change’s worsening effects (Soha.vn)

Star named AT 2022dbl survived two encounters with a supermassive black hole, upending current scientific theory (Earth.com)

US researchers discover the human brain might use quantum computing— far faster than today’s computers—thanks to the amino acid tryptophan. Its “superradiance” could allow ultra-fast data transfer, possibly transforming artificial intelligence, medicine, and how we understand consciousness and alien life (Genk.vn)

Vegan strength coach Tom Butts wins Britain’s Strongest Man Title in the 90-kilogram category, showing plant-based diets can build elite power and endurance (Plant Based News)

Twin Cities Veg Fest will return to St. Paul [Minnesota, US] on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with 5,000+ expected guests, vegan food, music, free yoga, and awards (Visit Saint Paul)

Over 300 dog-people are rescued from an unsanitary legal breeding site on Ganghwa Island [South Korea], now receiving care for eventual adoption (Korea JoongAng Daily)

North Las Vegas [US] officials work to rescue nearly 100 cat-people abandoned in a recently sold home (WIFR)

More than 200 Siamese cat-people are rescued from a Florida [US] home; most of the animal-persons are healthy and now up for adoption (NewsNation)

Colorado [US] animal-people welfare officer Kylie Rupe frees a stuck chipmunk-person from a glue trap using oil, raising awareness on the harm of such traps to wildlife (Outdoors.com)

A Chinese woman dedicates a month to rescuing a stray mother dog and her puppies with help from professionals (Tramthucung)

American car salesman Darrin Shinabarga shares his near-death experience from 2018. Darrin had been living a fast-paced life focused on making money. One day, after selling 11 cars, he went gambling at a casino and hit two jackpots. But later, he collapsed from chest pain and was rushed to the hospital. He fell into a coma, and three weeks later woke up with vivid memories from the other side.

Darrin recalled feeling himself die and calling out to his late father for help. He was pulled into a cold, dark void and crushed by a heavy, negative force that felt like the weight of all his sins. In desperation, Darrin cried out, “Jesus, save me!” A small Light appeared and grew into a warm, golden Presence that pushed away the darkness. It felt safe, loving, and peaceful—like going home.

In the Light, Darrin saw swirling, beautiful colors that turned into smiling faces. Though he didn’t recognize anyone, he felt an intimate connection, like they all knew each other. Their loving embrace filled him with joy. A huge being of pure Light— maybe Lord Jesus (vegetarian) or an angel—appeared without a visible face, radiating goodness.

As Darrin gazed at the Being, thoughts of his five-year-old son flooded into his mind, showing a life continuing without him. Overcome, Darrin pleaded, “Please, not yet, let me go back!” Instantly, he woke up.

The experience changed Darrin deeply—he now values people’s inner goodness and sees worldly success as far less important than the love and peace he felt on the other side (The Other Side NDE)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” — Dr. Seuss