DAILY NEWS Stream – April 24, 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina temporarily lifts visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain from June 1 to September 30, allowing stays of up to 30 days to boost summer tourism and strengthen bilateral ties, continuing an annual seasonal exemption the government applies for these three Gulf states (Sarajevo Times)

United States Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch’s homecoming included a viral moment in which her dog companion Sadie sprinted toward her, tail wagging wildly, as Ms. Koch knelt to hug her after returning from the 10-day lunar-orbit mission — the first time a woman has traveled to the vicinity of the Moon (The Independent)

Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) uncover a 1,300-year-old basalt stone sculpture believed to represent the Maize God in San Damián Texoloc, Tlaxcala, dating to the Epiclassic period (c. 600–900 AD) and offering further insight into the artistic symbolism and agricultural importance of maize in Olmeca-Xicalanca culture (Arkeo News)

A 7-year-old girl who went missing for nearly two hours at a park in Arapahoe County [US] was safely found in just 12 minutes — thanks to a heroic K-9 on his very first mission. Deputies called in K-9 Officer Rex, a black Labrador dog-person with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. He sniffed the girl’s shoes, picked up her scent, and led officers straight to a nearby backyard where she was hiding. The scared little girl was quickly reunited with her family — and Rex, who’s also a trained therapy dog-individual, stayed right by her side to comfort her (Denver 7)

Australia is providing US$1.4 million to Brisbane’s Mater Foundation through the Channel Nine Telethon to support medical care, new equipment, and research for premature and sick newborns, backing Mater Mothers’ work with more than 2,000 vulnerable babies each year (Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)

London [UK] police warn that thieves are handing out vapes secretly laced with the dangerous synthetic drug spice to incapacitate victims and then use their unconscious state to unlock phones and drain bank accounts, a tactic emerging amid a broader rise in spiking incidents and growing concern over contaminated vapes in nightlife areas and schools (Daily Mail)

Taiwan (Formosa) plans to build up to nine new radar stations and integrate data from 57 existing sites by 2028 to close maritime blind spots near Pengjia Islet, the Luzon Strait, and the Taiwan Shoal, expanding monitored waters from 155,000 to 210,000 square kilometers and improving rescue and oil spill response and rip current detection using AI [artificial intelligence] tools (Overseas Community Affairs Council)

Pregnant women are advised to stay hydrated and eat vitamin C-rich fruits to prevent summer colds. Experts recommend maintaining air conditioning between 26°C and 28°C to avoid temperature shocks. Practicing daily hygiene, such as nasal rinses and gargling with warm salt water, and avoiding sudden shifts from heat to cold protects immunity, ensuring a healthy environment for both mother and baby during the summer months (VnExpress)

Frequent snoring signals a significant rise in hypertension and stroke risk. A Flinders University [Australia] study reveals regular snorers face double the risk of high blood pressure, necessitating early treatment to prevent life-threatening cardiovascular events (Thanh Niên)

Managing blood sugar requires balancing immediate sugar intake with long-term calorie consumption. While sugar causes rapid glucose spikes, total calories influence metabolic health and weight. Experts recommend monitoring both to ensure stability, suggesting fiber-rich foods like radishes as effective tools for glucose control without compromising metabolic function (Lao Động)

Rising sea levels force Venice [Italy] to activate its Mose flood barrier more frequently, driving up costs and damaging local ecosystems. Experts warn the city must urgently develop new flood defenses as current strategies struggle against accelerating climate impacts (The Guardian)

Malaysia launches a central operations center to secure water supply amid climate change, integrating data, expertise, and key agencies for faster disruption response. Officials accelerate infrastructure projects and diversify water sources while urging public cooperation to safeguard national water security (VietnamPlus)

Violent summer storms devastate Thailand’s Northeast, toppling high-voltage poles and causing a blackout in one Surin province district. High winds also bring down a billboard in Buriram province, blocking major roads while emergency crews rush to safely restore power and clear debris (The Nation Thailand)

Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand [Johannesburg, South Africa] develop the country’s first pollution warning app as the city endures weeks of coal-driven sulfur air pollution, with residents reporting health problems and activists criticizing weak enforcement while major emitters deny abnormal releases (Reuters)

Humanoid robots in Beijing [China] run a half marathon faster than elite human athletes for the first time, with Lightning — built by the Chinese tech company Honor — finishing in 50 minutes and sparking public amazement at how quickly the machines’ abilities are advancing (The Guardian)

The Breakthrough Prize honors Drs. Jean Bennett, Albert Maguire, and Katherine High of the United States for developing Luxturna, the first US Food and Drug Administration-approved gene therapy to restore vision in people with a rare inherited form of blindness, after clinical trials showed patients seeing faces and everyday details for the first time (The Guardian)

The vegan chicken nugget market is projected to hit US$1.73 billion in 2026. Leveraging soy, jackfruit, chickpea, cauliflower, mushroom, and other veg bases, brands match classic textures while offering high protein and lower saturated fat for consumers (VegNews)

Brand Julienne Bruno relaunches in the UK this month, returning to the retail market through online supermarket Ocado and resuming sales to foodservice customers. Under new ownership, the brand’s signature vegan cheeses target chefs with versatile, dairy-free alternatives (WholesaleManager)

The Somerville [Massachusetts, US] chapter of the Plant Based Treaty marks Earth Week and the city’s endorsement of the treaty by launching the “Somerville Plant-Based Restaurant Week” featuring 19 local eateries offering vegan dishes (The Somerville Times)

In Charlotte [North Carolina, US], 6,500 volunteers assemble 10,000 beds in 24 hours to support children without a proper place to rest. This massive Sleep in Heavenly Peace project addresses a nationwide shortage, promoting vital health and growth through quality sleep (Good News Network)

Greenacres Rescue in Pembrokeshire avoids closure after supporters donate over £24,000 in days. The funds clear vital vet bills, allowing the UK sanctuary to continue emergency intakes despite record demand for animal-people rescue services (Pembrokeshire Herald)

A five-year-old boy jumps into an icy creek to save his younger brother, and fights for his own life after pulling his sibling to safety in Minnesota [US]. He suffers critical injuries that require multiple surgeries but is now showing signs of recovery; the local community raises tens of thousands of dollars to support the family during the long medical journey (Daily Mail)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” – Will Rogers American Actor and Humorous Social Commentator (BrainyQuote)

Previously, in Part 1 of 2 of Jennifer Farmer’s near-death experience, American psychic medium and author Jennifer shares how, after a long weekend of partying with no sleep, she took pills from her mother’s cabinet just hoping to rest. Instead, she was pulled into a radiant tunnel of Divine Light. There she felt overwhelming love, complete peace, and a profound sense of wholeness — like a pure being of Light. Moved by the presence of God, she begged not to be sent back and even negotiated to stay in that timeless realm of pure energy.

That encounter planted a deep seed inside her, but her greatest challenges were still to come. Three years later, her father died, and the grief shattered the sobriety she had built. On a cold, rainy New Year’s Eve in Texas, nine months after losing him, she reached a breaking point.

I’d come to a place in life where I wanted to die. I couldn’t bear being in the physical world. It was too painful. It was too lonely. I was walking down the road, I said, “God, look, I can’t keep this sobriety together. I don’t want to live here. I’m trying to have a job and do all the right things. But the truth is, my dad is not here with me.” And I said, “I’m just going to jump out in front of the next car that passes.” It’s raining, it’s 30 degrees [Fahrenheit] outside, and I mean, this is a highway, I’m just fixing to step off. And I went to step off, and a van stopped behind me and asked me, “Do you need help?”

The van driver took Jennifer 8 kilometers to her godmother’s house, and she credits that moment as the intervention of an angel. It was the turning point that began her long climb back to life. This is why I know, even when we think life is terrible, and it’s sucking, it’s not going our way, that there are angels along the path that love us, whether they’re teachers, neighbors. And when that van stopped, it’s like that — I kind of paid attention to that. I went, “I did get help. I am getting help. Now, what am I going to do with it?” And so that gave me that knowing that all back then — it started to come together for me, that something bigger than me wanted me to stay here, that it was something good in me, that needed to be of purpose.

In the years that followed, Jennifer rebuilt her life around service to others. Through that commitment, spiritual gifts she hadn’t previously known she possessed began to awaken — an ability to sense and read people’s energy, and a deep knowing that would come to her from what she calls a higher version of herself.

And I know that time in the Light, whatever charge, whatever beautiful energy frequency that is, I know that, when the time came, with enough intention — and I’m going to call it “virtuous goals” — I wanted to do something good for others, that my life, apparently, me living for myself, was not a good plan, that I needed to devote my life to helping others. That that came together, and then my sort of my gifts started to awaken in a very safe and comfortable way. I began to read people’s energy and not be afraid. And people would come and talk to me. And people started talking to me about their lives, and things would come to me as they did, from a different, higher version of myself.

And I think, that’s the gift in our souls’ path that yes, we do have suffering. So, I think that for people that have gone through trauma, there is a reason behind that, because their souls are meant to bring help and hope and healing to other people, to their Divine qualities. So, trying to see the best in a situation isn’t just positive thinking. I think it’s a spiritual discipline. Sometimes we spend half of our lives finding out that we’re not bad, that we’re beautiful beings. (Divine Encounters NDE)