DAILY NEWS Stream – March 27, 2025

US diplomats meet with the Russians in Riyadh [Saudi Arabia] after holding separate ceasefire talks with the Ukrainians. US President Trump suggests the US is nearing a critical minerals deal with Ukraine and hints at US involvement in restarting Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (AP)

President Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries that buy oil from Venezuela starting April 2, 2025, because Venezuela has “purposefully and deceitfully” been sending violent criminals to the US and is “very hostile” to America and its founding principles of freedom (Truth Social)

US Efficiency Commissioner Elon Musk says DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] workers, including young college students, are receiving death threats from Democrat activists (Sky News Australia)

“We’re coming after you”: US Attorney General Pam Bondi sends warning to government fraudsters, thanks the Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] for uncovering “fraud, waste and abuse,” and announces a special task force to bring accused thieves to justice (Sky News Australia)

“His time is over”: Joe Biden’s potential return to politics is rejected by Democrats, who blame the 82-year-old for several election losses (Sky News Australia)

Electric tricycles empower women in rural Zimbabwe, giving them economic independence and a newfound sense of importance while cutting travel time significantly. One woman, once forced to wake up at 3 AM to transport tomatoes, now rents a tricycle from local startup Mobility for Africa, transforming her life (Africa News)

European suicide rates dropped 13% from 2011 to 2021, EU report says (Euronews)

South Korea wildfires kill at least 18 and force hundreds to evacuate in Sancheong and Uiseong counties (BBC)

US wildfires prompt evacuations in the Carolinas while New Jersey crews battle a separate blaze (AP)

New Zealand: 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off South Island, triggering coastal warnings as thousands feel the quake (Al Jazeera)

Nigerian city of Maiduguri, devastated by flooding in 2024, has quickly recovered. Locals credit strong community spirit and sharing, as flood prevention efforts now begin (AP)

Seoul [South Korea]: Man swallowed by a large sinkhole is found dead. He was riding on his motorbike when the road caved in under him. Authorities have not yet revealed the cause of the hole (BBC)

US: Paralyzed man Noland Arbaugh can control computers with his mind using a brain chip implant – thanks to tech billionaire Elon Musk, whose company Neuralink is helping people who can’t move their bodies regain freedom (BBC)

New research shows chimpanzees are proper engineers, with an innate understanding of material properties that help them choose the best tools and materials for their survival goals while ignoring unhelpful ones (Discover Wildlife)

A steaming-hot volcanic vent has opened up in Yellowstone National Park [US], suggesting activity in one of the world’s largest supervolcanoes (Science Alert)

Longview [Texas, US] community raises funds for local dog shelter at the annual “Strut Your Mutt” walk (KLTV)

Florida State Senate [US] passes animal protection law making it a felony to abandon dogs in natural disasters following the viral rescue of a dog named Trooper during a hurricane (Cibercuba)

US: New Mexico State Senate approves the Animal Welfare Program Fund to support local animal welfare services. The bill’s final step is consideration by the state governor (Animal Protection Voters)

Analysis: The animal rights movement is gaining influence, shining a light on humanity’s cruelty to elevate society’s awareness (Saratoga Falcon)