DAILY NEWS Stream – June 19, 2025

Leaked Russian intelligence document reveals Moscow fears Chinese espionage and expansion, calling China “the enemy” despite Russia’s public alliance with Beijing (The New York Times; Mint)

New report reveals the US military purposely fueled some alien conspiracy theories about the Area 51 military base, going so far as to distribute fake photos of flying saucers to nearby residents to conceal top secret aircraft tests. However, many still believe there is extraterrestrial technology hidden deep in the site (Daily Mail)

US: Biden’s former border patrol chief Raul Ortiz warns the illegal immigrant population is “much higher” than the reported 20 million people (Gateway Pundit)

US health officials recall 1.7 million cartons of eggs due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 75 people, including over 20 who were hospitalized (UPI)

Fake or substandard drugs silently kill people every day, causing over a million deaths yearly worldwide. Vietnam calls for tougher regulations on pharmaceuticals amid dozens of fake drug cases annually, as the World Health Organization [WHO] estimates 1 in 10 medicines in low- and middle-income countries are substandard or falsified (TOÀN CẢNH 24H; World Health Organization)

Autism rates are rising, now affecting 1 in 36 children in the US, due to environmental factors like industrial chemicals and mothers’ health issues during pregnancy. To lower the risk of having a baby with autism, expecting moms should eat a healthy whole-food diet, avoid harmful chemicals and plastics, manage stress, and get good prenatal care (Dhru Purohit)

7 foods that reduce inflammation, according to science: 1) Broccoli – Rich in sulforaphane, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. Chop and let sit before cooking or microwave to preserve nutrients. 2) Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Contains polyphenols that reduce inflammation, comparable to ibuprofen. Choose high-quality, peppery ones. 3) Dark Chocolate (70%+) – High in polyphenols, supports gut health and reduces inflammation. Avoid brands with added oils or too much sugar. 4) Chia Seeds – Packed with omega-3s, fiber, and plant protein. Great for gut microbes and immune support. 5) Turmeric – Contains curcumin, which fights inflammation. Most effective when combined with black pepper and healthy fats. 6) Raspberries – Full of fiber and antioxidants. Frozen ones are convenient and just as powerful. 7) Fermented Red Cabbage (Kraut) – Supports gut health and reduces inflammation (ZOE; @HealthFlow8)

5 foods that can help starve cancer by promoting beneficial gut bacteria: 1) Pomegranate 2) Cranberries 3) Concord grapes/grape juice 4) Chili peppers 5) Chinese black vinegar (DWL)

Texas and West Virginia [US] are hit by devastating floods, killing at least 16, with more missing (Báo Thanh Niên; NPR)

Ikoma City [Japan]’s River Tomio turns deep blue and foamy, likely due to a spill of raw materials for pigments from an abandoned factory. Officials advise farmers and residents downstream not to use the river water until it’s cleaned (DBC News; DeepNewz)

Study finds methane emissions from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times higher than official estimates, worsening climate change and threatening nearby communities (Phys.org)

Analysis: Climate change and shrinking Arctic sea ice threaten the survival of bowhead whale-people (Mongabay)

A US district court rules the University of Washington’s animal-people experiment oversight committee must reveal its members’ names for public accountability – a win for animal-people rights activists, who are investigating the committee for allowing animal-people abuse (PETA)

Las Vegas [US] battles extreme heat by planting trees, aiming to plant 60,000 by 2050 to create shade and lower temperatures, which hit a scorching 48.9ºC last summer (One Green Planet)

Scientists detect mysterious radio waves coming from beneath Antarctica’s ice, which should be “physically impossible” to detect (Fox News)

Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) says it’s “another deliberated reveal as warning of Earth’s endangered state.”

English-American author Simon Sinek warns artificial intelligence [AI] is not what companies claim it to be, saying AI’s real purpose is to create a generation of humans who are helpless and easy to control – for the more people rely on AI to think and chat, the less they develop their empathy, creativity, and connections with other people (The Diary Of A CEO)

The bottom of the Sun becomes visible to humans for the first time in history; images captured by European Space Agency [ESA]’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft reveal our star’s magnetic field is extremely scattered and about to flip, which it does about every 11 years at the end of its high-activity solar maximum phase (Live Science)

Prudent quote of the day: “It is the way of the wise person to prefer the concealment of his or her virtue, while it daily becomes more illustrious; and it is the way of the fool to seek fame, while he or she daily goes more and more to ruin.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Confucius (vegetarian)