DAILY NEWS Stream – November 23, 2024

Ukraine launches British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time, following US decision to allow US-made long-range missiles to attack Putin’s army (Sky News)

Ukraine drone attack strikes Russian military arsenal in Kovo [Novgorod Region] storing North Korean artillery shells and missiles, prompting evacuations 680 kilometers from Ukraine border (Kanal13)

Ukrainian jet blasts Russian trench with US glide bombs as Ukrainian special forces conduct Kursk raid (The Sun)

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy addresses European Parliament on war’s 1,000th day, urging continued support and sanctions against Russian oil tankers (European Interest)

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy says Ukraine seeks a diplomatic path to restore Crimea, avoiding military action due to the loss of life it would incur (Reuters)

Brazil and China strengthen ties with 37 new agreements as China’s President Xi visits Brasília [Brazil], accelerating cooperation (The Independent)

Analysis: US President Donald Trump did “better” with Latino voters than “any Republican in recent history,” says senior Democrat strategist (Sky News Australia)

“Historically unpopular president”: Biden leaving White House with a low 48% approval rating (Sky News)

President Trump nominates John Sauer for US solicitor general representing the executive government in the Supreme Court, having a proven track record as President Trump’s successful Supreme Court immunity lawyer and as a former Missouri solicitor general famous for defending the state’s pro-life [anti-abortion] laws (Bloomberg Law)

President Trump names FCC [Federal Communications Commission] senior Republican Brendan Carr as chairman of the FCC, citing his commitment to defending free speech and ending crippling regulations in order to unleash American economic growth (AP)

California [US] reports possible bird flu case in child with mild symptoms as officials investigate exposure source and monitor close contacts (Reuters)

US warns of expected increase in COVID-19 and RSV [respiratory syncytial virus] cases during holiday season due to indoor gatherings and travel (Reuters)

Arkansas [US] reports fivefold increase in whooping cough cases in 2024 compared to last year, primarily affecting children and teenagers across 30 counties (KHBS)

US: Whooping cough outbreaks spread to Alabama and North Carolina with 16,000 total cases nationwide, five times higher than 2023 (Daily Mail)

St. Louis County [Missouri, US] E. coli bacterial outbreak linked to catering company affects 94 people, prompting multiple lawsuits after five contaminated catering events (KSDK)

Three Michigan [US] hunters die from heart attacks during 16-day deer hunting season, two while trying to move their heavy prey (AP)

FastGlioma AI model detects brain tumor remnants with 92% accuracy in 10 seconds during neurosurgery, outperforming conventional methods (Good News Network)

Study shows physical fitness can delay dementia onset by 18 months and reduce risk in those genetically predisposed to dementia by 35% through improved brain health (The Guardian)

Study finds climate change has boosted Atlantic hurricane wind speeds by 29 kilometers per hour since 2019, supercharging their destructive capabilities (Huffpost)

US space agency NASA warns global freshwater resources “abruptly” depleted across the globe around May 2014, with satellite measurements showing the average amount of freshwater on land from 2015 through last year was 1.2 quadrillion liters [319 trillion gallons] lower than average levels between 2002 and 2014 (The Independent)

Climate change impacts food prices globally as extreme weather damages crops, with Spain’s orange harvest threatened by recent devastating floods (DW)

Global temperatures in 2024 hit record highs at 1.62ºC above pre-industrial levels, with marine heatwaves and extreme weather intensifying worldwide (The Guardian)

Global diabetes rates have doubled to 800 million since 1990, with largest increases in low- and middle-income countries as India, China, US, and Pakistan lead cases, study finds (The Guardian)

Cape Cod [Massachusetts, US] rescuers save 41 stranded dolphins in one week, marking unprecedented year with 342 live strandings in total (NBC Boston)

EU reports 18.9 million animals were used in scientific procedures in 2022 as the EPAA [European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing] Annual Conference discusses accelerating transition to non-animal testing methods (Euractiv)

Study reveals animal factories near California [US] carrot fields increase E. coli risks, with 179 fields within nearly 5 kilometers [3 miles] of concentrated animal feeding operations (EWG)

Norfolk [UK]: Over 40,000 people petition against proposed mega-facilities that would confine 48,000 pigs and 6.7 million birds annually (PETA)

Las Vegas [US]: Humane Society United States investigation exposes animal deaths, injuries, and unsanitary conditions at SeaQuest mall petting zoo (KTNV)

Denmark plans massive environmental transformation with 1 billion new trees and conversion of 10% farmland to forest by 2044, investing US$6.1 billion (AP)

Minnesota [US]: Low-carbon concrete road project achieves 12.5% cement reduction and 28% strength increase through innovative partnership with firm Carbon Upcycling Technologies (Good News Network)

Instagram unveils algorithm “reset” feature, soon to release globally, allowing users to clear their personalized content recommendations in an effort to make the app safer for young people, while UK government strengthens its online safety regulations (Sky News)

Dawn Aerospace’s Mk-11 Aurora surpasses speed of sound in New Zealand test flight, reaching Mach 1.1 and over 25,000 meters [82,500 feet], marking first civil supersonic flight since 2003 (Sky News)

London [UK] commuter selflessly gives his shoe to distressed blind man who lost his own between train and platform while boarding (Sunny Skyz)

Canadian photographer Andrew Mielzynski wins International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024 for his entries, “A fabulous sunrise on the Atacama Desert, Argentina,” “Winter Elm in Snow Storm,” and “Winter Cottonwoods,” with other top entries depicting awe-inspiring scenes from Turkmenistan to Taiwan (Positive.News)

Saskatchewan [Canada] resident Elaine Ratt risks her life to rescue child from frozen Sucker River, drawing praise from first responders (Good News Network)

World Federation for Animals launches new policy resource “Animals for Climate Action” at COP29 climate summit, providing guidance on wildlife protection and sustainable plant-based food systems to help governments leverage animal welfare improvements in meeting sustainability targets (Eurogroup for Animals)

Study shows 23% of consumers globally report they are trying to reduce or eliminate their meat consumption, as religious beliefs, ethical concerns, and environmental awareness drive shift away from animal products (Scot Scoop)

Global vegan food sales surge 18-37% compared to last year as Western European market reaches €5.4 billion (Vegconomist)

German vegan company Planteneers unveils mycoprotein-based vegan meats with high fiber content, offering manufacturers solutions for growing vegan market (Vegconomist)

Israel-based vegan meat producer Chunk Foods’s CEO Amos Golan discusses vegan steak development, targeting high-end meat alternatives to achieve price parity faster than vegan ground meat products (Vegconomist)

German snack brand KoRo raises €35 million in funding to expand its European presence, focusing on France, Italy and Benelux [Belgium- Netherlands-Luxembourg] regions (Vegconomist)

Self-reflecting quote of the day: “Every thought a person dwells upon, whether he expresses it or not, either damages or improves his life.” – Lucy Mallory (vegetarian)

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