DAILY NEWS Stream – December 27, 2024

Syria’s interim government opens reconciliation centers for former Assad regime soldiers and security personnel to surrender their weapons and reintegrate into society (HTV Tin Tức)

US President Trump signals readiness for nuclear talks with Iran in message sent via Omani intermediaries, awaiting Tehran’s response in “no more than a few months” (VTC NOW)

France’s President Macron urges Sudan’s warring parties to lay down arms for the sake of the people after 18 months of devastating conflict that killed thousands (VTC NOW)

US: 38 Republican House of Representatives members accused by “Make America Great Again” supporters of being fake and betraying their party after voting down President Trump’s second spending bill that would have raised the debt ceiling - a key part of the President’s strategy – while Speaker Mike Johnson is criticized for prioritizing his own political interest over the party’s by pre-planning a backup budget proposal, and aligning with the Washington establishment when put under pressure (Tinh Hoa TV)

Vietnam: Police arrest four suspects who used cars to kidnap dogs in Tây Ninh province and sell them to the dog meat industry

(Thanh Niên)

Brazil plane crash kills 10 family members onboard as aircraft hits building in Gramado city, leaving 17 injured on the ground; the cause remains unknown, but the weather at the time was described as unfavorable (Báo Tuổi Trẻ; Aerotime)

Guatemala rescues 160 minors suspected of sexual abuse

in Santa Rosa province, discovering human remains and investigating trafficking allegations (KÊNH VTC9)

Maranhão and Tocantins [Brazil]: Bridge collapse kills one and leaves 16 missing, as two trucks with sulfuric acid contaminate the river below, complicating rescue efforts; cause of collapse is under investigation (HTV - Đài Hà Nội)

France: Fire reported in elevator shaft at Eiffel Tower forces emergency evacuation of 1,200 tourists

(Thanh Niên)

Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks in Mediterranean Sea after engine explosion, with two crew members missing (Thanh Niên)

World’s largest airline American Airlines briefly halts all flights

due to technical issues with its weight calculation software (Tuổi Trẻ)

China arrests record 56 senior officials in anti-corruption crackdown during 2024, up 25% from previous year (VTV.vn)

Year-round H5N1 avian influenza in the US is showing signs of increasing as severe human cases spread to more states (VTV24)

Research shows high salt intake raises stomach cancer risk by causing fluid retention, high blood pressure and kidney stones, as experts recommend limiting to 1-2 teaspoons salt daily (Tuổi Trẻ)

Study reveals tea bags release millions of microplastic particles when steeped in hot water, raising health concerns; experts advise using natural fiber tea bags or loose leaf tea to avoid harmful plastics (Tuổi Trẻ; Million Marker)

Vietnam’s first AI brain surgery support robot completes 100 successful operations, reducing surgery time 20% and blood loss 79% at Tâm Anh Hospital in HCM CT (Thanh Niên)

Researchers explore music’s influence on DNA and health, revealing both its potential therapeutic effects and risks of manipulation in modern industry (Đại Kỷ Nguyên - Văn hóa)

Belgium becomes first European country to ban disposable e-cigarettes, aligning with a global movement,

with 34 countries banning sales and 87 imposing restrictions amid rising youth addiction (KÊNH VTC9)

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts with 3,400-meter ash cloud, prompting level 3 alert as authorities monitor potential hazards to nearby communities (baotintuc.vn)

Storm Pabuk, Vietnam’s tenth of 2024, suddenly changes direction away from mainland, expected to stay off the coast and weaken, causing heavy rains and potential flooding in central provinces (VTC NOW)

Australia: Devastating bushfires destroy over 30,000 hectares in one day, forcing evacuations as 400 firefighters battle the blaze (DBC News)

New Delhi [India]: Amrita Rosha and her family flee severe air pollution as her two kids Vanaaya, 4, and Abhiraj, 9, face severe respiratory illnesses, joining growing exodus of residents seeking cleaner air (VnExpress)

Balkans: Heavy snow causes widespread power outages affecting 200,000 homes in Bosnia and disrupting transport across region (VTV.vn)

Vietnam’s Quảng Nam province declares emergency as landslides threaten 21 households and a school after earthquakes dislodge huge boulders on Mount Ngọc Mong (Báo VietNamNet)

Floods hit more than 45 countries in 2024, with record rainfall in Dubai [United Arab Emirates] and devastation in Brazil, Bangladesh, Sudan and Vietnam, killing thousands and displacing millions (VnExpress)

Vietnam faces desertification on 11.8 million hectares of land, with climate change and human activities causing severe soil degradation (Tiền Phong)

TikTok users generate 48 kilograms CO2 annually per person, equivalent to driving 200 kilometers, making it the highest- emitting social media platform (VnExpress)

Environmental photos from 2024 show key issues like climate change negatively impacting on Antarctic penguins, oasis deterioration in Egypt, waste crisis in Fiji, and devastating storms in the US (VnExpress)

Hà Nội [Vietnam]’s Kim Liên Lake shows severe pollution with dry bottom and discolored water, raising environmental and health concerns for local residents (Báo Mới)

World’s largest iceberg A-23A breaks free from swirling trap in the Southern Ocean after 30 years, now drifting northeast and impacting local marine ecosystems (VTV.vn)

Global environmental damage will cost US$25 trillion annually in next decade as biodiversity loss accelerates and half of world population lives in most severely affected areas (VTV.vn)

Nha Trang [Vietnam] will open US$13 million wastewater treatment plant in January 2025 to protect bay water from hotel, restaurant and household pollution (Tiền Phong)

Scientists discover new non-chlorophyll plant species Thismia papillata at 800-meter elevation in Xuân Liên Nature Reserve [Thanh Hóa, Vietnam] (Thanh Niên)

Australia: University of Melbourne installs 20-kilowatt solar panel system over vineyard, combining agriculture with renewable energy (VietNamNet)

Earth’s magnetic North Pole will shift 175 kilometers by 2025, requiring global navigation system updates, though Vietnam and other low-latitude countries see minimal GPS impact (GenK.vn)

Mallorca [Spain]: Scientists discover world’s oldest sabertooth animal fossil, dating back 280 million years - before the age of dinosaurs - providing insights into mammalian evolution (VTV.vn)

AI-powered humanoid robot teacher Captcha leads students at Willms High School [Delmenhorst, Germany] in discussions about artificial intelligence and its societal impacts (VTV24)

Hà Nội [Vietnam]’s X’mas Vegan Festival 2024 features 120 stalls with 2,500 plant-based products at Thống Nhất Park, promoting compassionate and eco-friendly lifestyles (An ninh Thủ đô)

Common front-loading washing machine mistakes and how to fix them: 1) Overloading the drum - instead, load the drum only halfway to allow space for clothes to move and rub; 2) Not properly ventilating the door - after washing, open the door about 30 degrees for ventilation and close after 30 minutes; 3) Rolling up large bedding items - instead, fold large bedding into an M-shape to reduce tangling and improve cleaning; 4) Incorrect detergent compartment use – always place bleach, fabric softener, and detergent in their appropriate, separate compartments; 5) Misusing washing modes – Use appropriate washing modes for fabric type: gentle for delicates, high-temperature for sanitizing, etc. (VnExpress) SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN

President Trump ally and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage offers to help Lord Mandelson, UK’s new US ambassador, work with US President Trump despite political differences, citing his close relationship with the President and much of His cabinet (Sky News)

US President Trump’s inauguration fund receives record US$150 million as tech leaders Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg each pledge a million or more (Dân Trí)

Analysis: The influence of President Trump’s second administration on Silicon Valley is growing as the President nominates tech industry leaders for cabinet positions, most recently Scott Kupor, a managing partner at the Andreessen Horowitz investment fund, to be director of the Office of Personnel Management (VietNamNet)

Hà Nội [Vietnam] experiences heavy smog and fine dust intensified by the cold air, obscuring buildings and raising air pollution to harmful levels (Tiền Phong)

Man in Tuyên Quang [Vietnam] suffers severe liver poisoning after drinking wine soaked with plant leaves every day for one month; the man has no history of liver disease (VnExpress)

Buildings worldwide innovate with solar facades, including a Copenhagen [Denmark] school with 12,000 panels providing half its energy needs (VietNamNet)

Đà Nẵng [Vietnam] plants 3,500 coconut trees along beaches to enhance tourism areas, with first phase starting December 2024 through March 2025

Security experts warn AI will help hackers launch bolder cyber attacks in 2025, with criminals using AI to enhance their efficiency while becoming increasingly specialized (VnExpress)

HCM CT vegan amateur football club wins championship, with half its players following plant-based diets that boost stamina and recovery; the team regularly conducts in-team seminars on veganism that have gradually shifted members’ mindsets towards plant-based eating for athletic, environmental and ethical reasons (Tuổi Trẻ)

Tech tip: Regularly shutting down your laptop improves its performance and battery life compared to sleep mode; experts also advise shutting a laptop down before putting it in a bag for travel/commute to protect it from overheating (Thanh Niên)

Inspirational quote of the day: “Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire – for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness – that is the way to live in this world.” – The Venerated Enlightened Paramahansa Yogananda Ji (vegetarian)

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