DAILY NEWS Stream – March 29, 2026

His Majesty King Charles III will make a state visit to Washington DC [US] in late April, becoming the first British monarch since 1991 to address the US Congress (Fox News)

A US federal court in Indiana sentences Russian citizen Aleksei Volkov to 81 months in prison for acting as an “initial access broker” who hacked into American companies and sold network access to major ransomware groups, enabling attacks that caused over US$9 million in losses before his arrest in Italy and extradition to the US (US Department of Justice)

High-profile British athletes including professional footballers Chloe Kelly and Dan Burn and pro boxer Conor Benn join the government’s “Enough” campaign to raise awareness of abusive behavior and support its goal of halving violence against women and girls within a decade, as new social media content and partnerships with major brands aim to promote recognition and prevention of abuse nationwide (Gov.uk)

Mexican authorities discover 229 migrants locked inside a stolen truck in the state of Veracruz after their cries for help were heard at an impound lot, a rare large-scale smuggling case in recent months that raises concerns that northbound migration through Mexico may be increasing again (VTV)

New Zealand will begin giving weekly cash payments of up to NZ$50 (about US$29) to about 143,000 low-income working families starting April 1 to help offset soaring gasoline prices driven by the Middle East conflict (The Guardian)

Taiwan (Formosa)’s National Communications Commission plans to launch a nationwide anti-scam caller-alert system by May that warns mobile users when incoming calls come from hidden numbers, with landline alerts to follow in June and additional safeguards under review (Taipei Times)

A newly detected COVID-19 subvariant called BA.3.2 spreads across the US, appearing in clinical samples and wastewater in almost 25 states, with researchers warning that its 70–75 spike-protein mutations may help it evade immunity from a prior COVID infection, even though its real-world impact and severity remain unclear (Lao Động)

Tuberculosis remains the world’s leading infectious killer, infecting 10.7 million and claiming 1.23 million lives in 2024. As it is preventable and curable, experts urge early diagnosis and global action to stop transmission (WHO)

Performing squats deliver five major health benefits: 1. Builds lower body strength while improving joint stability 2. Boosts metabolism and thus supports weight control 3. Enhances mobility and physical independence, making daily tasks easier for all ages 4. Manages blood sugar more efficiently than continuous walking 5. Better balance (Lao Động)

Experts highlight seaweed’s benefits for digestion, thyroid health, and cancer prevention, but warn against excessive intake. Overconsumption may cause iodine toxicity or heavy metal accumulation, potentially leading to heart issues. Professionals recommend limiting daily consumption to 3–4 grams of dried seaweed. Pregnant women and those with thyroid conditions should consult a doctor before making it a dietary staple (Lao Động)

Rising temperatures and erratic weather threaten purple yam crops in the Philippines. Farmers form cooperatives to stabilize income while experts urge crop diversification for long-term food security (Channel News Asia)

Consequences of war, such as bombings and explosions, emit carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, contributing to toxic smog, acid-like rain, and ‘black skies’ that can damage crops, contaminate water, impair human and animal-person health, and add to long-term climate-change risks (Times of India)

An International Institute for Environment and Development analysis says a 2°C rise could triple the number of nations facing severe hunger to 24. Food systems in low-income countries could deteriorate seven times faster compared to developed countries, risking massive food insecurity, global instability, and forced migration in vulnerable regions (The Guardian)

A wave of viral dog-folk killing cases in the Philippines sparks public outrage and drives a coalition of animal-people welfare groups to push two new bills that would create a dedicated animal-person welfare desk at every police station, a national oversight body, and tougher penalties to ensure abusers face real consequences instead of the current minimal fines (South China Morning Post)

UK lawmakers say the UK Environment Agency is too weak to tackle the country’s surge in illegal waste dumping, citing major gaps in powers, intelligence sharing, and resources that leave thousands of criminal dump sites unchecked and taxpayers bearing the cost (The Guardian)

Newspaper columnist for Britain’s The Guardian and longtime environmental writer George Monbiot warns that the global food system is so concentrated, fragile, and exposed to geopolitical shocks that events like the Iran conflict could trigger a cascading collapse, and he argues that governments must break up corporate power in the food industry, build resilience, and promote a shift to the plant-based diet to avoid catastrophe (The Guardian)

A Thai court orders mining company Akara Resources to compensate nearly 400 villagers for health and environmental damage linked to its long-running Chatree gold mine, awarding up to about US$6,100 per person (Channel News Asia)

French vegan cheese brand Jay&Joy raises €2 million to fuel its European expansion. The funding will further support its 2025 acquisition of French vegan cheese producer Les Nouveaux Affineurs, aiming to produce 3 million cheeses annually by 2027 (The Plant Base)

Chefs adopt Lion’s Mane mushrooms as a gourmet animal-people meat substitute, utilizing its fibrous texture for vegan “steaks” and “crab” cakes. Sustainable, organic growers highlight the mushroom’s nutritional and culinary versatility (MorningStar)

International movement Jewish Vegan Life will host a vegan Passover Seder on April 7 in Hermosa Beach [California, US]. The event will feature a vegan Passover meal that aligns Jewish tradition with animal-people welfare and environmental stewardship, encouraging participants to explore how compassionate dietary choices reflect modern ethical values and social responsibility (The J.CA)

Maryland [US] troopers save a choking infant in Calvert County after a mother’s desperate plea. Officers perform patting on the back and restore the baby’s breathing. Authorities praise their professional training for preventing a tragedy (Daily Mail)

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines [US] runs a vital blood donation program for pet-people. Eligible dog- and cat-persons help save others during emergencies. High demand persists and donors receive special care and treats (WHO13)

Two heroes rescue seven people from a Hanoi [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] six-story house on fire by breaking through its metal roof. Trapped residents escape the blaze after the rescuers, the homeowner’s son-in-law and a nearby student, climb from an adjacent building. Authorities are currently investigating the cause (VnExpress)

Enlightening quote of the day: “When one begins to hear Shabd [inner Heavenly Sound], one’s mind is brought under control. By no other means will it come round.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Soami Shiv Dayal Singh Ji (vegetarian) (Sar Bachan Radhasoami Poetry)

In Part 1 of 2 of Julia Evans’ near-death experience, Canadian registered nurse Julia shares how she died from an allergic reaction at work, journeyed through darkness and Light, and was brought back by a nurse she recognized as her deceased mother.

Julia had been living with multiple sclerosis, a disease that attacks the nervous system. The condition affected her vision and mobility, causing daily pain, but she continued working as a nurse while caring for her children and home, always putting herself last. Two weeks before May 10, 2018, Julia heard a voice telling her to reverse her DNR— do not resuscitate order— though she didn’t understand why at the time. A DNR is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or other life-saving measures if a patient’s heart stops or they stop breathing.

On May 10, 2018, Julia walked into her hospital unit for what seemed like a normal shift during Nurses’ Week. As she greeted her colleagues, her voice began changing. And when I scanned my environment, I scanned myself first, and in my mind I went, I don’t know what’s happening with my throat. It was scratchy. It felt like sandpaper. It felt like no air was coming through. And I looked upon the distance, and there was this beautiful bouquet of lilies. Now, it was Nurses’ Week, and it was this beautiful memento from our charge nurse. And a beautiful gift for the unit to tell the nurses, you guys are doing a great job, and that she cares for us. And as my airways started to close, I didn’t even realize, and I looked at them, and I tried to yell out the words, “I’m allergic.”

Julia was experiencing anaphylactic shock — a severe allergic reaction — from the lilies. As chaos erupted around her, nurses scrambled to help— one getting a wheelchair, another medication, another calling her husband. A mysterious call light was pushed, summoning emergency help, though to this day, no one knows who activated it. Julia was rushed to a procedure room where a physician started an intravenous line and pushed epinephrine to stop the reaction. But the dose was wrong— 10 times the normal amount.

The epinephrine came into my heart. I felt it in my heart, and I felt that my heart was exploding. I felt my heart, the pressure of my heart was getting so big, and everything, everything that I had ever felt in my life that caused me pain just felt like it was getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and the back of my head felt as if it was being blown away. I remember screaming and yelling, like I have pain. Not one out of 10 or 10 out of 10. It is like 20 out of 20. Julia held her colleague’s hand and locked eyes with her, asking her to make sure her kids and husband would be OK. She looked at the blood pressure machine— the last thing she remembered on Earth—and died.

So, as this reality faded away, I was brought to a dark area. I knew I was somewhere else other than here, but I didn’t have a body. There was nothing. It was blacker than black, but it was beyond black. It was blank consciousness, or a void, or something that felt familiar, unfamiliar, all at the same time. At first, I almost felt fearful of it, but calm. And I wanted to cry, but yet I had no eyes. And it just felt like my heart wanted to cry, that I didn’t have pain anymore. And as I felt almost like my heart was crying, I heard my mom. And my mom had died in 1983 when I was three years old. And I heard her, and she said, “Don’t cry. Mommy’s here.” And when I heard my mom, very distinctly, then I heard “Clear!”

Then, Julia was suddenly brought back and found herself hovering above her body, watching the medical team work on her. I could feel them touching me. I heard doctors yelling, “Squeeze my hands. Squeeze my hands.” And I was probably hovering over my body. It felt like a good two feet [60 centimeters] or so. Physicians are yelling at me, “Squeeze, squeeze my hands.” I was watching them cry, like physicians that I never thought had emotions, were crying at my bedside, screaming, “Just come back, Julia! Come back!” I wanted to come back when I was in the abyss. But then, when I saw that chaos of what that world was, or what this world is, I didn’t want to stay. I hold a lot of guilt in that, because I didn’t want to stay here. And I begged, I begged to a Higher Power, I begged to something that was outside to just send me back, send me back to either that dark area, because it felt calm, but there was no chaos.

Then Julia heard someone say, “We lost her again.” She had already crossed through darkness and returned once, but her journey wasn’t over; what waited for her next would take her beyond the chaos of the hospital and into a realm she could barely describe.

And that next layer was Light. The Light is brighter than anything you could ever expect. It’s like every color in the world, all in one. But it’s not just Light. There’s so much Love in that, that it radiates Light. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of 2 of Julia Evans’ near-death experience. (Life After Life NDE)