DAILY NEWS Stream – April 11, 2025

US President Trump’s 104% tariff on China and other major import taxes take effect (Al Jazeera)

Indonesia and Taiwan say they won’t retaliate against US tariffs. Indonesia pledges to pursue diplomacy while Taiwan aims to boost investment (Tuổi Trẻ)

Italy’s top health advisor Professor Walter Ricciardi explains two ways to persuade politicians to act for the public good: 1) Solid, scientific evidence; 2) Show how it helps them get re-elected and benefits future generations (Euronews)

Experts warn drinking milk tea and sugary drinks can cause major weight gain, after a 28-year-old Vietnamese man suffered heart failure and painful leg swelling from gaining over 10 kilograms [22 pounds] from sugary drinks (Thanh Niên)

Denmark: A man dies from brain swelling after drinking a sip of peeled coconut water that was stored improperly and spoiled. Experts warn partially peeled coconuts must be kept in the refrigerator, not the counter, because the white flesh is exposed to mold (VietNamNet)

Doctors warn that getting bruised easily from normal activities could be a sign of a blood problem called thrombocytopenia, which means you have a low number of blood platelets. They advise seeing a doctor if you get frequent bruises. Some common causes of this condition include drinking alcohol, not getting enough folic acid or vitamin B12, taking blood-thinning medications, and long-term liver disease (CafeF.vn)

Study shows snow in the Rocky Mountains [Canada and the US] contains toxic metals from faraway mining, proving pollution can travel through the air (Earth.com)

Eight countries in Europe get over half their heating and cooling from renewables - Iceland, Sweden, Estonia, Montenegro, Latvia, Finland, Denmark, and Lithuania – while larger economies like France, Germany, and Ireland lag behind and are urged to improve (Euronews)

New study says microbial life could survive in the Moon’s coldest, darkest areas near its north and south poles (Daily Galaxy)

An African giant pouched rat named Ronin sets a world record for sniffing out landmines from past wars in Cambodia (CBS News)

UK charity Nowzad launches a major veterinary aid campaign for stray animals in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv and Kherson regions (Nowzad)

Hong Kong non-profit Animals Asia rescues three bile bears from Phụng Thượng, Vietnam’s “largest bear-breeding commune,” and relocates them to Bạch Mã National Park (Vietnam-Plus)

State of New York [US] veterinarians, advocates, and lawmakers seek stronger animal cruelty laws as April marks Animal Cruelty Prevention Month (Reuters)

US: Dr. Brooke Goldner (vegan) reversed her lupus symptoms in three months with a mostly-raw vegan diet and has stayed symptom-free for 17 years. Her two kids, who have been vegan since conception, are thriving – healthy, rarely ill, with excellent blood pressure and emotional intelligence (VeganLinked)

Elevating quote of the day: “The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Rumi (vegetarian)