US: California’s largest K-12 school meal vendor Revolution Foods introduces a vegetarian school menu that includes four vegan options, responding to Gen Z’s demand for more plant-based meal choices (Vegan News)

UK: Tim Spector, Chris Packham, and 1,000 health experts advocate for default plant-based meals in national hospitals, citing potential savings of £74 million and significant health benefits for patients (Plant Based News)

Turkish student Fatih Dursun from Sinop [Türkiye] wins world championship for his animal rights cartoon at the 36th International Olense Kartoenale drawing competition in Belgium (Türkiye Today)

Restaurants in Houston [Texas, US] face pressure from animal rights activists to remove foie gras from their menus, leading a major Japanese upscale restaurant to drop the controversial dish (Houston Chronicle)

Jigsaw Education Group launches ethical veganism resource pack for schools in the UK, collaborating with The Vegan Society to integrate veganism into the Religion and Worldviews curriculum (Vegan News)

Austin [Texas, US]: Animal Advisory Commission recommends ban on inhumane glue traps in city facilities, citing concerns over cruelty and public health (Austin Monitor)

Netflix show’s camel ride scene sparks criticism from PETA, who highlight the many ways camels suffer in the tourism industry, including forced breeding and violent training methods (PETA)

Yucatán [Mexico]: Specialized Unit for Animal Abuse Crimes serves as a model for other Mexican states, with Aguascalientes planning to replicate these strategies against animal abuse (The Yucatan Times)

North Carolina [US]: PETA collects animal care supplies for Hurricane Helene victims in Avery County, emphasizing the importance of disaster preparedness for pet parents (PETA)

Hawaii [US]: 60-year old man Kawika Singson rescues three dogs trapped in a 9-meter [30-foot]-deep lava tube cave, and urges pet parents to use GPS trackers for their animals’ safety (Sunny Skyz)

CEO of Animal Rescue League of Boston [Massachusetts, US] urges stronger financial support for pets and their caregivers amid economic challenges, emphasizing the benefits of the human-animal bond (CommonWealth Beacon)

Bali [Indonesia] community comes together to prevent mass culling of local stray dogs through collective outcry aimed at provincial government (The Bali Sun)

PETA promotes ThanksVegan” across North America, encouraging compassionate holiday feasts through advertisements, billboards, and vegan turkey giveaways to reduce animal suffering (PETA)

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Ukraine destroys Russian military aircraft deep within Russian territory (KHỎE TỰ NHIÊN)

NATO Defense Ministers meet to review outdated policies on Russia amid increased tensions and AI-equipped Russian drones in Ukraine (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Value of Russian ruble falls to 100-per-US dollar as large-scale sanctions from the US and its allies take their toll (RBC Ukraine)

Inevitable, Russia heads toward demographic crisis as it faces a sharp decline in birth rates – plus rising mortality due to war in Ukraine (Tagtik)

A Polish general warns of immediate retaliatory strike on St. Petersburg if Russia attacks NATO (KHỎE TỰ NHIÊN)

The US imposes heavy sanctions on Iran, targeting oil and petrochemical transporters (Báo VietNamNet)

US: Tech billionaire Elon Musk so far has donated US$75 million to support President Donald Trump’s campaign (Sky News)

US: President Trump promises government position for Elon Musk if elected, hoping to tap the tech billionaire’s business acumen to reduce unnecessary government spending (RT)

President Trump’s odds of a White House comeback strengthen in new polling aggregate that widens the gap between the two nominees (Sky News Australia)

President Trump leads Harris in early votes in battleground states ahead of the US election (Báo VietNamNet)

President Trump leads Harris among voters aged 50 and older in Michigan, with strong support from independents and senior swing voters in this critical election state (New York Post)

US declares readiness to negotiate with Russia, China and North Korea on nuclear threat amidst escalating global tensions (Nghệ An TV)

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Szijjarto publicly backs President Trump, saying his election would be “much better” for Hungary-US relations (RT)

Harris faces criticism for failing to provide answers to important questions during recent Fox News interview (Sky News Australia)

Firefighters union in crucial swing state Michigan declines to endorse Harris (New York Post) Betting odds shift in President Trump’s favor, giving him largest lead over Harris in presidential race across multiple prediction platforms (RT)

Arab-American Political Action Committee in key election state of Michigan refuses to endorse Harris, citing concerns over foreign policy and lack of community representation (Fox News)

“Something very wrong” with Harris, says President Trump, as she struggles to answer “even the easiest of questions” (RT)

Britain’s King Charles’ popularity in Australia rises, new poll suggests, as he prepares for his upcoming visit (The Royal Family Channel)

Health officials in El Paso [Texas] confirm two cases of monkeypox in males (KFOX14)

US study finds microplastics in dolphin breath, suggesting inhalation exposure in Sarasota Bay [Florida] and Barataria Bay [Louisiana] (The Independent)

Study: Microplastics infiltrate fat tissue, accelerating aging and inflammation and heightening the risk of chronic disease (News Medical)

Study from the University of Hawai‘i [US] reveals meth poisoning is the leading cause of fatal overdoses among midlife and older adults in-state (Maui Now)

Research from Anglia Ruskin University [UK] indicates music therapy is beneficial for dementia patients, helping to reduce anxiety and improve cognitive function (The Conversation)

Kentucky [US] detects its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease [CWD] at a Breckinridge County deer-raising operation, prompting a state investigation and quarantine measures (WSMV Nashville)

Citizen-led study in France finds concerning amounts of banned pesticides hair and urine of children who live near agricultural areas in Aunis plain, with potential links to the recent spike in pediatric cancer cases (France 24)

Over 130,000 people displaced due to severe flooding in Sri Lanka (SBS News)

Hurricanes Helene and Milton likely to join the ranks of disasters costing over US$50 billion, with 95% of Helene’s damages uninsured; experts warn climate change intensified the storms (The Independent)

US study: Climate change anxiety is pushing Americans toward collective climate action, but those with severe distress may struggle to engage, highlighting the need for mental health support (News Medical)

Study: Global water cycle off balance for the “first time in human history,” threatening over half the planet’s food production by mid-century (CNN)

Report: Global water crisis threatens food production, with nearly 3 billion people at risk by 2050 as water stores decline (AFP)

England [UK]: Environment Agency identifies over 10,000 sites potentially contaminated by PFAS “forever chemicals”, but lacks the budget to address the “frightening” costs of investigation and cleanup (The Guardian)

Motivational quote of the day: “Discovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime’s work, but it’s worth the effort.” – Fred Rogers [vegetarian] (Inc.)

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