DAILY NEWS Stream – October 25, 2024

UK contributes £2.6 billion from frozen Russian assets to G7 countries’ £38.39 billion loan package for Ukraine, potentially turning the tables on Putin (Metro)

Türkiye bans export of military-linked goods to Russia after US pressure, blocking over 40 categories of US-origin goods to strengthen cooperation with the West (RBC Ukraine)

Munitions in Ukraine are poisoning soil and water, with heavy metals causing significant harm, says Ukraine’s First Deputy Environmental Minister Olena Kramarenko (RBC Ukraine)

Ukraine approves a memorandum on defense cooperation with Türkiye, aiming to strengthen defense industries through mutual recognition of quality assurances for defense goods, works, and services (RBC Ukraine)

Ukraine’s forests, devastated by war, may take 90 years to recover, says environmental ministry (RBC Ukraine)

“Give Ukraine an invitation to join NATO,” says Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas, as this is one of the only ways to guarantee Ukraine’s future security against Russia (Euronews)

US: Early vote totals indicate Donald Trump is “going to be president on Election Day,” veteran political journalist says (New York Post)

Republicans outpacing Democrats in early in-person voting in critical election state of Virginia [US] (New York Post)

President Trump leading Harris among Arab voters nationally, with 6% more believing President Trump is more likely to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (New York Post)

New poll reveals significant gender gap, with only 28% of men in Georgia [US] supporting Harris versus 59% for President Trump, contributing to the President’s overall lead in the state (New York Post)

“They are just not thinking”: Democrats quietly panic over Harris campaign strategy as her support crumbles in “Blue Wall” states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (Sky News Australia) US: Tech billionaire Elon Musk quietly donates a “very substantial” amount to Hispanic Voters Alliance Political Action Committee that is working to win over Latino voters in Arizona, California, and Oregon for Republican candidates (Fox News)

US: Former Democrat Congresswoman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard joins the Republican Party at a President Trump rally in North Carolina, criticizing the Democratic Party as anti-freedom and pro-war and commending President Trump’s leadership (The Denver Gazette)

Doctors discover case of scurvy in Perth [Western Australia], and warn it is a “re-emerging diagnosis” amid the cost-of-living crisis (ABC Australia)

US reports deadly E. coli outbreak across 10 states linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers, with 49 cases and one death (Sky News)

Study links higher air pollution exposure in infancy to increased peanut allergy risk and persistence throughout childhood, suggesting air quality policies could reduce allergies (News Medical)

Germany detects first case of dangerous new monkeypox strain clade 1b acquired abroad; risk to wider population remains low (The Telegraph)

Meta-analysis of 600,000 people reveals loneliness increases dementia risk by 31%, highlighting the urgent need for preventive interventions in aging populations (Neuroscience News)

Study from University of Michigan [US] finds it’s never too late to quit smoking, as doing so at any age can add years to your life (The Optimist Daily)

Leading climate scientists warn a devastating collapse of the Atlantic Ocean current is potentially imminent, urging government policymakers to take immediate action (Live Scence)

North Atlantic right whale population increases by 4% from 2020 and is now at 372 individuals, encouraging conservationists to push for further protection from shipping and fishing industries (The Independent)

UK: English households dumped 5.6 million metric tons of packaging in 2023; councils urge government reforms to simplify recycling and reduce unnecessary waste (Evening Standard)

2024 is set to be Earth’s hottest year on record yet again, according to US space agency NASA’s top climate scientist Dr. Gavin Schmidt (The Independent)

Sydney’s Bondi Beach reopened after around 2,000 tar-like black balls washed ashore earlier this week. Tests reveal they contain cleaning product chemicals and fuel oil; beachgoers are advised still to avoid them (Sky News)

French lawmaker proposes ban on small plastic water bottles under 500 milliliters, citing environmental damage from 13 billion bottles yearly (Euronews)

Portugal establishes Europe’s largest Marine Protected Area in the Azores archipelago, safeguarding 287,000 square kilometers for marine wildlife conservation (Euronews)

Somerset [England, UK] river restoration project successfully creates wetlands spanning 7 hectares, protecting against floods and boosting wildlife diversity (Positive.News)

French start-up Solution F develops €8,500 retrofit kit that convert petrol cars to electric hybrids within 24 hours (Euronews)

Study by US space agency NASA reveals Martian ice could potentially support photosynthetic life in subsurface meltwater pools, similar to Earth’s cryoconite holes (SciTechDaily)

Assam [India]: AI safety system helps stop a train from colliding with an elephant herd, with East Central Railways claiming AI has prevented 800 potential collisions across two states (Good News Network)

Romania’s Parliament bans chinchilla and mink fur raising operations starting in 2027, joining 21 other countries in Europe with similar bans sparing thousands of animals from inhumane conditions (PETA)

Report by Plant Based Foods Institute and the grocer Kroger shows continued shift from animal- to plant-based foods in the US for a fourth year, driven by health concerns and rising animal product prices (Vegconomist)

Non-profits ProVeg International, World Wildlife Fund, and Green Protein Alliance urge retailers to strive for 60% plant-based protein sales to drive healthier, more sustainable diets among consumers (Vegconomist)

Last Indonesian camp for “dancing monkeys” shuts down following pressure from World Animal Protection Denmark, allowing rehabilitation of exploited primates (ScandAsia)

US: New Pennsylvania state House bill aims to empower judges to protect pets in domestic violence cases; if passed, Pennsylvania would join 37 other states with similar animal welfare protections (WHTM)

US: Chase Elementary School in Logan Square leads state of Illinois’ plant-based lunch program with the highest student participation, as over 1,000 students across 278 districts opt in for daily vegan meals such as jackfruit mole (Block Club Chicago)

Burundi: New monkeypox strain clade 1b shows heightened risk for young women with a median age of 9.5 among 154 cases from July to September (MedicalXpress)

“A cage is a cage”: Former board member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [RSPCA] shifted her focus from animal welfare to animal rights, arguing so-called “welfare standards” normalize exploitation rather than prevent cruelty (Ecologist)

Vietnam: The best vegan food in Hanoi, the 2024 Culinary Capital of the World, can be found at restaurants like Katze Vegan & Vegetarian, Bảo Ân Vegan, Vị Lai, and more (VegNews)

US vegan company Impossible Burger’s Lite Beef meets American Diabetes Association standards, offering a heart-healthy, diabetes-conscious meat alternative with 21 grams of protein, zero cholesterol, and American Heart Association Heart-Check certification (VegOut)

Beyond Burger launches at 13 UK airport and train station eateries through SSP Group partnership, offering vegan option with 16 grams of protein and lower environmental impact (Vegconomist)

Danish companies Beyond Leather Materials and TAKT launch designer chairs upholstered with Leap, a vegan leather alternative made from apple waste, reducing CO2 emissions by 53.2% compared to animal leather (Vegconomist)

American Airlines to add vegan oat milk creamer to in-flight beverage service from November 2024, following email campaign from 150,000 PETA supporters (PETA)

Uplifting quote of the day: “You’ll never stop changing, but that doesn’t mean you have to drift in the wind. Every day, you can take the person you’ve been, and the new things you’ve witnessed, and make your own, honest choice as to who you should become.” – Award-winning science fiction writer Greg Egan (vegetarian) (Goodreads)

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