DAILY NEWS Stream – February 22, 2026

US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine (Ureign) and Russia in Geneva [Switzerland] end abruptly after two hours with no sign of progress, as Ukraine (Ureign)’s President Zelenskyy says the discussions are “difficult” and says Moscow [Russia] is dragging out the process while both sides acknowledge major gaps over territory and next steps (Tuổi Trẻ)

US and Iranian negotiators in Geneva agree on “guiding principles” for a potential nuclear deal, with both sides saying progress is real but incomplete as US Vice President Vance stresses that dismantling Iran’s atomic program remains a US red line and major gaps still need to be resolved (New York Post)

Italy allocates more than €450,000 to the World Food Programme to support emergency assistance in Mozambique, aiming to help communities affected by terrorist violence in Nampula Province and recent floods while reinforcing its commitment to humanitarian response and resilience (Club of Mozambique)

US President Trump convenes the first meeting of His new Board of Peace in Washington DC [US] to advance Gaza’s ceasefire and reconstruction plan, as more than 40 countries discuss funding, humanitarian coordination and an international stabilization force (Fox News)

The UK government launches £20 million in grants for new medicines, medical technologies and digital tools to tackle drug and alcohol addiction, saying the funding—part of its Addiction Healthcare Goals program— aims to improve treatment, prevent relapse and reduce deaths as innovators develop wearables, VR [virtual reality] therapies, apps, and AI [artificial intelligence]- enabled tools (Gov.uk)

Singapore writer Nicole Chan argues that helping parents navigate apps, online systems and scam alerts has become a modern form of filial piety, describing digital caregiving as an act of patience, trust and love that strengthens family bonds in a tech-driven world — a shift she captures in the reflection: “When I was young, my parents kept me safe in the physical world: ‘Don’t talk to strangers. Look both ways. Stay where we can see you.’ Now, the roles are reversed. There are new risks online. I remind my parents to check caller IDs, slow down before tapping anything suspicious, and treat urgency as a red flag” (Channel News Asia)

A Radboud University [Netherlands] study reports that teens value social media for connection and learning and want parents and schools to engage with them and offer guidance, while calling on tech companies to reduce addictive features and create safer online spaces (Phys.org)

To resolve chronic neck pain, experts recommend positioning screens at eye level and taking movement breaks every 30–60 minutes. Strengthening core muscles and using supportive pillows during sleep further reduce cervical spine pressure. Consistent ergonomic adjustments and proactive stretching effectively prevent stiffness, minimize spinal degeneration, and sustain long-term energy in modern work environments (Lao Động)

Houttuynia cordata, or fish mint, serves as a natural aid for liver and kidney support. Rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties help stimulate waste excretion. Experts suggest daily consumption of 20–40 grams can optimize internal filtration, though they caution against overconsumption. Integrating this “superfood” into a balanced lifestyle offers a simple way to enhance systemic health (Lao Động)

A University of Bonn [Germany] study finds that eating oatmeal almost exclusively for 48 hours cuts LDL [Low-Density Lipoprotein] cholesterol by 10%. Researchers link the rapid drop to gut bacteria producing heart-healthy compounds. This short-term “metabolic reset” also aids weight loss and blood pressure in adults with metabolic syndrome (Fox News)

A deadly avalanche strikes near Lake Tahoe, California [US] burying skiers; rescuers save six, but eight perish with one remaining missing amid continuing high danger (Reuters, AP)

Floodwaters submerge parts of northern Spain’s 900-year-old Santa María de La Vid monastery after the Duero River overflows following severe storms (EuroWeekly News)

Global coffee producers face mounting crop losses from extreme heat and erratic weather, driving up prices and threatening farm viability (CBC)

Authorities in Flint Township [US] rescue 64 animal-people from a home marked by severe neglect and unsafe living conditions after discovering dozens more dead in trash bags, prompting Genesee County’s animal welfare department to take in the survivors and urge the public to report suspected abuse early (ABC 12)

A Dutch agri-tech firm called LocalDutch is launching “Urban Farm Shops” in The Hague [Netherlands] — greenhouse-first facilities that grow vegetables on-site and pair them with a small grocery and delivery hub to bring ultra-local, year-round produce to nearby communities (Good News Network)

US National Aeronautics and Space Administration data shows that asteroid 2026 CC— roughly the size of a small airplane— is approaching Earth in February 2026 but will pass at a safely distant 600,000-plus kilometers, far outside any impact-risk category (Tuổi Trẻ)

Two Turkish students at Imperial College London [United Kingdom] develop an AI-powered device called ResCube that uses geophone sensors to detect survivors under earthquake rubble more accurately and quickly than current methods, aiming to strengthen global search-and-rescue efforts shaped by their own experience with Türkiye’s seismic risks (Türkiye Today)

Loma Linda [California, US] residents outlive the average American by almost a decade, driven by vegan and vegetarian diets and strong community ties. The largely Seventh-day Adventist [Protestant Christian denomination] population mostly shuns animal-people meat (KFI AM 640)

A study finds healthy, primarily plant-based diets reduce death risk by up to 24% and extend lifespan regardless of genetic factors. Data for the study participants show consistent longevity gains for both men and women (Earth.com)

The global vegan cat food market is projected to reach US$2.12 billion by 2030. Driven by an 11.1% compound annual growth rate, North America leads market revenue while Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region (Barchart)

Bradenton police [Florida, US] and a local resident rescue an injured bald eagle-person. The bird friend, found struggling to fly, is now recovering from a wing fracture under specialist care (AOL)

Zanzibar’s “Solar Mothers” defy gender norms by installing solar systems in remote villages. Trained by the Barefoot College, these once-unschooled women electrify thousands of homes. The global initiative empowers millions, fostering financial independence and rural development across 96 countries (Báo Tin tức)

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue saves Aggie, a spaniel-person stranded for two days on Scotland, UK’s snowy Fionn Bheinn mountain. After falling through a snow cornice [an overhanging mass of snow], the unharmed dog-citizen is hoisted to safety and reunited with her grateful caregivers (EdinburghLive)

Wise quote of the day: “We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.” Reverend Henry Ward Beecher American Congregationalist Clergyman (Brainyquote)

There’s this focal point of light, but it’s very diffuse and kind of sparkly around the edges. It was God, Source, Universe. Whatever terms, like we try to use human-wise, that Light felt like the totality of everything. And I knew that I was a part of it. I came from it. I belonged in it. In part 1 of 2 of Danielle Slupesky’s near-death experience, an American nurse and death doula [end-of-life emotional guide] shares how she died from massive blood loss, experienced a profound life review from everyone else’s perspective, and came to believe that life is about compassion, conscious living, and the impact of every interaction.

Danielle grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area of the United States, moving frequently as a child. Her household was marked by drinking, arguing, fighting, and money issues. She coped through perfectionism, becoming the most valuable player of multiple sports and earning straight A’s while hiding the chaos at home. She also struggled with medical problems, including headaches, seizures, and adolescent Blount’s disease, which required multiple surgeries between ages 13 and 18. She spent much of high school in a wheelchair, walker, or on crutches.

After graduating, Danielle became an emergency medical technician and then attended nursing school at Cal State Hayward. She went on to work in a level one trauma center emergency room, where she witnessed intense violence and trauma. Unable to process the emotional weight, she turned to alcohol and prescription pills, becoming a functional addict while remaining an excellent nurse.

In April 2013, while drunk on a night out with fellow nurses, Danielle fractured her femur. During her eight-week immobilization, she unknowingly developed a blood clot in her leg. When she returned to work in June, she wrapped her swollen, red leg tightly and powered through multiple 16-hour shifts. One morning, after taking a handful of sleeping pills, pain pills, and Benadryl, she passed out in her bathroom and remained unconscious for 8 to 10 hours. The clot had moved to her lungs, and the position she collapsed in cut off blood flow to her legs, causing severe muscle death and kidney failure. She was admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit), where her weight ballooned from 76 to 95 kilograms due to fluid retention. Nearly two weeks into her hospitalization, a resident attempted a procedure called a paracentesis — a procedure to drain excess fluid from the abdomen— but accidentally perforated Danielle’s bowels, leading to sepsis, a life-threatening infection.

It was somewhere around 10 or 11 p.m. when all of a sudden I had this sense of impending doom. And I remember looking over at my husband and telling him, clear as day, “I’m going to die.” They immediately rushed me down to surgery. They were unable to complete that first surgery and sent me back upstairs, opened up. And so in that first 36 hours, I think they went in three different times. And then they needed to restart the blood-thinning medicine because I still had this blood clot in my lungs. So they restarted Heparin [blood thinner]. Then this incision bled out. There were doctors and nurses surrounding my bed. They were dumping blood products into me as fast as I was pouring blood out. And I remember I was so cold. I was in so much pain. My whole bed was shaking from my shaking. I was in shock. I remember glancing up at my monitor, and the monitor said 46 over question mark. And one of my last conscious thoughts was, “Wow, I didn’t know it could read that low.” And then all of a sudden, there was no pain. I was no longer cold. There was a sense of welcoming and nurturing, even while I was still present in the hospital room. And at some point, I became unconscious, and my first thought at that point was, “Oh yeah, this is dying.” It was a remembrance. It very much felt like something I had done before. It was not the least bit scary. And from that point forward, I was no longer in physical reality. I did not have a moment of out-of-body where I was observing everything happening. It’s like once I was out, I was elsewhere.

I didn’t have a body at that point. I could see 360 [degrees], but not just in one plane. It was more like a spherical form of vision, where I could see everything everywhere. And the Light, it was directly above me, and it was everything. It was very similar to when you’re swimming, and you’re down below the surface of the water, and you look up and you know where the Sun is. There’s this focal point of light, but it’s very diffuse and kind of sparkly around the edges. It was God, Source, Universe, right? Whatever terms, like we try to use human-wise, that Light felt like the totality of everything. And I knew that I was a part of it. I came from it. I belonged in it. I’ve never felt a sense of homesickness or longing for anywhere on the planet. We moved so much as a kid. That felt like home on a level that I’d never experienced here. And yet, I had no way of getting to it. And so it felt to me in that moment, it was a sense of desperation, and it felt like drowning. Not because it was painful or because I was scared, but because I needed that Light just as much as I need oxygen now.

What Danielle encountered next would change the way she understood every moment of her life. I wasn’t just experiencing it from my perspective. It was from the perspective of everyone else also in the room. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of 2 of Danielle Slupesky’s near-death experience. (Coming Home)