DAILY NEWS Stream – April 6, 2025

US President Trump’s administration deports 17 more “violent criminals” from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs to El Salvador (AP)

Nearly 1 in 5 Canadian companies may move to the US to avoid tariffs set by President Trump, survey finds (60 Giây | Tinh Hoa TV)

The majority of Americans say President Trump is doing better than Biden, new poll shows (VnExpress)

US Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] boss Elon Musk shares “mind blowing” chart showing millions of noncitizens were given Social Security numbers during the Biden administration (Fox News)

The Great Shift: US workers are leaving the Democratic Party after years of neglect and scorn by its elites, and turning to President Trump and His MAGA [Make America Great Again]-led Republican Party to get financial relief and recognition of their forgotten voices (Saigon Hills)

Sinus inflammation [sinusitis] is on the rise in Vietnam, now happening year-round due to worsening pollution (Tuổi Trẻ)

Myanmar faces disease outbreak risks such as cholera and dengue after massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake forced thousands into cramped shelters with limited clean water and sanitation (World Health Organization; VnExpress)

Africa monkeypox deaths have reached 1,724 since the start of 2024, alarming scientists at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] (VTV.vn)

Lassa fever kills 118 in Nigeria in the first three months of 2025, hitting rural areas hardest due to unsanitary food handling (Reuters)

Swedish study links unfiltered coffee to higher cholesterol and heart disease risk, and recommends drip filters, which remove most related harmful compounds (Euronews)

Study finds sugar-free and “diet” foods can make you hungrier and more likely to be obese, as they activate “hunger hotspots” in the brain and fail to suppress appetite (Daily Mail)

Drinking from plastic bottles is directly linked to high blood pressure and heart problems, new research shows, as scientists discover more and more damaging effects of tiny microplastic particles (Earth.com)

Research shows kitchen sponges are full of bacteria, which thrive in their warm, moist pores. Experts recommend switching to brushes, which are easier to clean and dry quickly, for better hygiene (BBC)

Scientists find smoking and drinking together more than double the risk of DNA damage, raising chances of developing head and neck cancer (MedicalXpress)

Malaysian stores stop displaying smoking products nationwide, moving them to covered cabinets under new rule protecting citizens from addiction (The Star)

Nepal wildfires spike pollution in the capital Kathmandu, making it the world’s most polluted city for a day (The Kathmandu Post)

Greece: Drone footage reveals widespread flood damage on Paros island, with more rain expected this week (BBC)

US storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest regions; forecasters warned on Thursday, April 4, 2025, of more catastrophic rains and floods in the coming week (AP)

US: Alaska’s Mount Spurr nears eruption in the coming weeks or months as a huge steam plume rises from its peak (Live Science)

Study finds microplastics could reduce the energy- making ability of plants and algae by 7-12%. This reduction could decrease key crop production – like wheat, rice, and corn – by up to 14%, threatening 400 million people with food shortage (The Cool Down)

Australian group The Wilderness Society sues Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek for not protecting threatened wildlife (Mongabay)

Türkiye’s ancient glaciers are disappearing, shrinking 55% in 30 years. Scientists call for visitor bans to protect what remains (Euronews)

Simulation shows trawl-fishing and dredging [digging] disturb the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide, fueling global warming (Phys.org)

Wildlife advocates in the State of Massachusetts [US] push for restrictions on rat poison to protect animals like the red-tailed hawk (WBUR)

Reflective quote of the day: “When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.” – Tecumseh