DAILY NEWS Stream – April 24, 2025

The US will withdraw 1,000 troops from Syria in the coming months, leaving under 1,000 total, as operations succeed and ISIS [the Islamic State] weakens globally (Thanh Niên; Foundation for Defense of Democracies)

Iran says a nuclear deal with the US is possible after “positive” talks in Rome [Italy], with the next round of talks set for Saturday, August 26, 2025 in Oman (VnExpress; NPR)

US Vice President Vance meets with India’s Prime Minister Modi (vegetarian) in New Delhi [India] to discuss a trade deal and strengthen ties between their countries (AP)

British psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, who precisely predicted COVID-19 and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, predicts the US will get tougher on China while China will expand its economic influence. Ukraine may face prolonged war or give up land, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at risk of assassination. Mr. Hamilton-Parker predicts a rise in cryptocurrency, a US gold shortage, China’s decline due to overexpansion and US tariffs, and India’s rise thanks to its young population and good relationship with the US (Ngẫm Media - Khám Phá)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams [Democrat] says he’ll work with President Trump because he “respects” the presidential office, and says regardless of election results, no one should become “anti-American” (Fox News)

Pope Francis dies of cerebral stroke and heart failure, says the Vatican (Al Jazeera)

Analysis: The pope has died… 1.4 billion Catholics idolized an anti-Christ who acted like he was a god, teaching things that go against the Bible. Francis taught that people needed the church and him for salvation – instead of having a true, direct relationship with God – and he brought in countless unholy teachings to mislead the faithful. The world is far better off without this devil in disguise, who led too many innocent souls to hell (Abednego Lufile)

Warning: Climate change is spreading heartworm to new areas, putting pets at risk. To protect them, use veterinarian-approved medications year-round and remove stagnant water from your home (One Green Planet)

Study warns up to 17% of global farmland is contaminated with toxic heavy metals, risking up to 1.4 billion lives. Cadmium is the most common, especially in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East (VTV.vn; The Guardian)

Before he died, renowned US physicist Stephen Hawking predicted Earth will enter a mini ice age in 2032, leading to global cooling, more polar ice, lower sea levels, and mass extinction. As climate change worsens, some believe this is starting to happen.

Mr. Hawking also warned about: - Artificial Intelligence [AI] could become dangerous if its goals diverge from human interests. - Global catastrophes like climate change, asteroid impacts, pandemics, weapons of mass destruction, and famine pose serious threats. - Genetic engineering, which could give rise to enhanced “superhumans,” leading to societal division (Thế Giới Cổ Đại; Jason Toh)

For the first time, over half of US electricity came from renewable energy in March 2025, with April likely to repeat it (Kinh tế đô thị; Ember Energy)

Lawyer and speaking coach Jefferson Fisher says liars often use the words “always” and “never.” They tend to use these extremes suddenly, without thinking. To test if someone’s lying, he suggests repeating their answer after a 5-second pause. For example:

QUESTION: Were you texting while you were driving that day? LIAR: No, never – I never text when I drive. QUESTION: [pause] …You NEVER text when you drive?

LIAR: Well, I mean, sometimes I do…

Mr. Fisher then suggests offering them an “out” that allows them to admit the truth gently, such as: “If you were texting, it’s OK to tell me…” (The Diary Of A CEO)

Uplifting quote of the day: “The only abnormality is the incapacity to love.” – Anaïs Nin