October 22, 2024 Hundreds of minks liberated from a Pennsylvania [US] fur operation; animal rights activists claim responsibility, citing the cruel treatment of the captive animals (Animal Liberation Press Office)

Rising costs threaten closure of SAFE animal sanctuary in Québec [Canada], highlighting urgent need for donations to continue supporting the cows, chickens, and other rescued animal residents (CTV News)

California [US] is flooding school cafeterias with vegan meals – and kids like it (WIRED)

Sampson the service dog and Bo the police K9 among the five finalists for the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, recognizing canines for exceptional bravery, selflessness and unconditional love (Great Falls Tribune)

Türkiye’s President Erdoğan says country’s doors are “open” to refugees from Lebanon (Euronews)

US plans US$20 billion contribution to a G7 loan for Ukraine, funded by profits from frozen Russian assets (RBC Ukraine)

Ukraine wins big victory in Kharkiv as an entire Russian regiment is disintegrated, while disastrous mistake of Russian tank crew leaves unit destroyed by Ukrainian forces in Kursk (VietCatholicNews)

Analysis: It’s time to remove Russia’s permanent seat from the UN Security Council, as Putin’s violation of international law and the UN Charter through unlawful invasion and war crimes threatens global peace (The Saigon Post)

UK Foreign Secretary meets Chinese officials in Beijing, aiming for “new starting point” in relations amid global challenges (Sky News)

Harris loses polling advantage over President Trump three weeks ahead of presidential election (VnExpress)

US: Jewish support for Democratic presidential nominee at its lowest since the President Reagan era in the 1980s; concerns over antisemitism in the Democratic party cited (New York Post)

American boxing legend Thomas “Hitman” Hearns joins President Trump on stage at Detroit [Michigan] rally (New York Post)

Former Australian minister Peter McGauran predicts President Trump’s return to the White House, citing his “unstoppable momentum” (Sky News Australia)

For third year in a row, more Americans have “no trust” in media than those who do, as Gallup poll indicates only 31% have faith in traditional news outlets to report correctly (Fox News)

US faces 2 million new cancer diagnoses in 2024, creating significant financial burden on patients; early detection is crucial for survival and cost reduction (CNBC)

University of Leicester [England, UK] study finds using tobacco leaves lasting molecular traces in bones, a “significant” permanent side-effect of smoking (The Independent)

Delhi [India]’s air quality worsens to “poor” as smog blankets the city, with toxic foam appearing on the Yamuna river (The Independent)

La Niña weather system could bring storms and snow to the UK from November to March (Cornwall Live)

Juneau [Alaska, US]: Moderate flooding expected from glacial dam outburst in Mendenhall Basin on Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 (The Independent)

Miami [Florida, US]: Peaking seasonal tides cause street flooding, offering glimpse of future sea level rise; residents report worsening conditions and inadequate infrastructure (Miami Herald)

Hồ Chí Minh City experiencing heavy rain and high tides, with water levels reaching a record 1.8 meters on October 18, 2024 (VNEWS)

Atlantic Ocean: Record warm sea surface temperatures favor formation of superstorms for remainder of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season [June 1 to November 30] (Báo VietNamNet)

Vietnam’s meteorological agency predicts high possibility of tropical depression or storm activity in South China Sea from October 23 to 25, 2024 (Thanh Niên)

Study reveals 60% global increase in CO2 emissions from forest fires since 2001, with emissions tripling in northern boreal forests (South Wales Argus)

One in five Global South countries exceeds the Global North’s average green energy share, with fossil fuel demand for electricity predicted to decline after 2030 (RMI)

Klamath River [California and Oregon, US]: Largest dam removal in US history allows salmon to swim freely for first time in over a century, restoring ecosystem (The Independent)

Small-scale farmers across Africa adopt agroecology practices, rejecting industrial agriculture to create sustainable, diverse crops without chemicals or expensive fertilizers (The Daily Climate)

London [UK] reaches 400 kilometers of bike lanes milestone, quadrupling network since 2016; cycling road deaths down 30% in decade, as cycling journeys increase 20% since 2019 (Positive.News)

UK: Plymouth-based Ocean Conservation Trust develops “OCToPUS” device capable of planting 2,000 seagrass seeds in 20 minutes underwater with a single diver, boosting restoration efforts (Plymouth Live)

EU environment ministers approve revised Ambient Air Quality Directive that sets stricter air pollution limits, bringing standards closer to World Health Organization recommendations and empowering European citizens to demand better air quality through legal action (Euronews)

Swiss startup gets approval for a pilot project to install removable solar panels on railway tracks, potentially producing 2% of Switzerland’s energy if implemented nationwide (Euronews)

Studies reveal ancient humans evolved extra amylase genes to digest starch, influenced by cooking and agriculture’s rise (The New York Times)

NASA’s largest planetary spacecraft Europa Clipper set to launch by Nov 6, 2024, to study Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa (Good News Network)

Natural cellulose nanocrystal barrier reduces mosquito bites by 80%, offering potential solution to mosquito-borne diseases as climate change increases insect populations (The Optimist Daily)

Study: Brain scans reveal spicy food preferences linked to expectations; spice lovers’ pleasure centers activate, while disliking spice amplifies pain response in others (CNN)

Concordia University researchers in Montreal [Québec, Canada] develop a holographic 3D printing method using acoustic [soundwave] holograms, allowing for new and more flexible designs (Good News Network)

India: Blind women trained as Medical Tactile Examiners detect breast cancer early, empowering themselves and saving lives in underserved communities (Positive.News)

Hero female passenger safely lands plane in California [US] after pilot suffers cardiac arrest mid-flight (Good News Network)

Shrewsbury [Massachusetts, US]: Good Samaritan named Skip returns US$12,000 cash to 71-year-old Ha, reuniting senior with her lost life savings at Market Basket supermarket (Good News Network)

Oklahoma City [US]: Samuel Henderson, a 10-year-old with autism, wows internet with his incredibly accurate bird call impersonations, mastering 50 species and fooling professional audio field guides (Good News Network)

Inspirational quote of the day: “In the dark times, if you have something to hold on to, which is your own Self, that’s the most powerful thing.” – The Venerable Sage Valmiki (vegetarian), author of the Ramayana (Level SuperMind)

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