DAILY NEWS Stream – April 6, 2026

In His April 1, 2026 primetime address, US President Trump announced major progress in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating that Iran’s navy is “absolutely destroyed,” its air force is “gone,” key leaders have been eliminated, and nuclear capabilities largely dismantled. He said the operation’s objectives to neutralize the regime’s threats are nearing completion, reiterated His long-standing stance against Iran’s nuclear program, and projected full military victory in the near future while honoring American service members (The White House)

Global airline Korean Air enters emergency management on April 1 as surging jet-fuel prices driven by the Iran conflict sharply push up the carrier’s projected operating costs and trigger steep fuel-surcharge hikes on major international routes (The Nation Thailand)

The US Department of Transportation reports that traffic deaths fell to an estimated 36,640 in 2025—a 6.7% drop from 2024 and the second-lowest fatality rate ever recorded (US Department of Transportation)

Young people from Gen Z (born roughly 1997–2012) and Gen Alpha (born roughly 2010–2024) increasingly turn to analog tech like CDs, DVDs, basic phones, and retro game consoles to escape smartphone and AI [artificial intelligence] dependence, driven by nostalgia and digital fatigue (VnExpress)

A University of Oulu [Finland] study of over 3,200 midlife adults found that irregular bedtimes were linked to roughly double the risk of major cardiac events (including heart attack and stroke) over 10 years— especially among those sleeping less than about 8 hours per night. Inconsistent wake-up times showed no clear association with such events (Thanh Niên)

Hyderabad [India] temperatures exceed 40°C, triggering a surge in heatstroke and diarrheal illness. Doctors warn that extreme heat spoils food, primarily endangering vulnerable groups. Health experts urge hydration and avoiding peak afternoon Sun (Telegana Today)

High EGCG [Epigallocatechin Gallate] green tea reduces inflammation and supports liver function. By improving enzyme levels and preventing fat accumulation, catechins help manage fatty liver disease. Experts recommend brewing 2-3 grams of leaves at 70-80°C to preserve benefits. For optimal recovery, enjoy 2 to 3 cups of brewed tea daily rather than high-concentration supplements, which may cause adverse effects (Lao Động)

Violent storms sweep Southern Europe as Storm Erminio triggers landslides that strand 90 people and collapse a bridge in Italy, while Greece reports one death in eastern Attica as the system batters the country with gale-force winds and flooding (Daily Mail)

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, triggering minor tsunami waves. The quake collapses a building in Manado, killing one person, and generates multiple strong aftershocks (Channel News Asia)

PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] Asia urges Hong Kong e-commerce firm HKTV [Hong Kong Technology Venture Co. Ltd.] to halt experiments that keep detached animal-individual heads and limbs “viable” for hours, after the company disclosed 38 such tests as part of its early-stage project to develop long-term human-organ preservation technology (The Manila Times)

Wales [UK] approves a law to ban greyhound-individual racing, making it the first UK nation to do so, with a phased implementation between 2027 and 2030 to give the small industry time to wind down amid government concerns over animal-people welfare (Euro Weekly News)

A new high-resolution study of Alaska’s North Slope [US] shows that faster permafrost thaw is increasing river runoff and releasing large amounts of ancient dissolved organic carbon into Arctic waters, intensifying carbon-cycle feedbacks that could accelerate climate warming (SciTech Daily)

A once-polluted stretch of the Buckingham Canal [Tamil Nadu, India] has been cleared of trash and invasive plants and replanted with tens of thousands of mangroves, restoring water flow, improving biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience through coordinated local and state-led cleanup efforts (Good News Network)

Canada launches a C$3.8 billion (about US$2.7 billion) national nature strategy that expands protected lands and waters, strengthens Indigenous-led conservation, restores key species and ecosystems, and develops new tools to align development, financing, and environmental protection with its 2030 biodiversity goals (Prime Minister of Canada)

Microsoft commits US$1 billion over the next two years to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand, as Brad Smith — the company’s vice chair and president — meets Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to deepen cooperation on digital services, talent development, and the country’s push to become a regional AI hub (The Nation Thailand)

A study in the journal ERJ Open Research finds that plant-based diets reduce obstructive sleep apnea risk by 19%. Conversely, diets high in refined, sugary foods increase the risk by 22% (VegNews)

US lawmakers propose a bill to boost the plant-based industry through tax credits and production incentives. The legislation aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, scale the US$489 billion bioeconomy, and expand farming (Brownfield)

US entrepreneur Kristin Lajeunesse launches small-group vegan tours in Croatia, evolving from her prior mission to dine in every vegan restaurant in America. These eight-day, vegan trips emphasize sustainability and cultural immersion, catering to the rising global demand for ethical travel experiences (Yahoo! Creators)

The pet-person population of Alicante [Spain] nears 500,000, with roughly one animal-individual per four residents. Driven by urban lifestyles, cat-resident registration surges by 37%. Local authorities are expanding dog-folk parks and pet-friendly infrastructure (Euro Weekly News)

Rescuers find Molly, a Border Collie-person, alive one week after an accidental 55-meter waterfall plunge with her human companion in New Zealand. Using thermal imaging and helicopters, volunteers reunite the brave dog companion with her recovering caregiver (Daily Mail)

Pig-citizen rescued from euthanasia. In Los Angeles [California, US], Alex Rossman, an entrepreneur and animal-person welfare advocate, saves a critically ill Kune Kune pig-person whose caregivers want to euthanize him as they could no longer care for him. Mr. Rossman takes the pig friend home, adopts him, and gets him the necessary treatment. The act highlights individual efforts in animal rescue and compassion (My Daily Record)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of Beauty.” – Edgar Allan Poe Renowned American Writer, Poet and Editor (BrainyQuote)

In part 1 of 3 of Steve Boyls’ near-death experience, software engineer Steve and his wife, American pediatrician Kathy, share how Steve was taken to Heaven by his guardian angel during a medically-induced coma.

Steve and Kathy were living busy but ordinary lives in late 2021. Steve was a churchgoing believer with no interest in NDE (near-death experience) literature — when Kathy would offer him books or DVDs about Heaven experiences, he declined every time. On December 9, 2021, Steve fell severely ill with COVID, and Kathy drove him to the emergency room. Because of hospital visitation policies, Kathy — even as a physician — was not permitted to see Steve for 20 days. On December 14th, Steve was intubated and placed on a ventilator, and all communication went silent.

Steve was placed into a medically-induced coma using a narcotic and a benzodiazepine administered continuously by IV (intravenous line), along with a paralytic agent at the start, so he would not fight the ventilator. He believes the NDE occurred within the first three to five days. While Steve was unconscious, Kathy went to her prayer room every morning and spent one to two hours daily speaking healing scriptures over FaceTime, as nurses placed his phone in front of him.

OK, I’m in the coma, and I’m out of it pretty much. But then, all of a sudden, your spirit never sleeps. Your spirit is awake 24/7. We’re just not aware of it. But this angel — I’m laying in the bed — this angel comes up to me. He’s, like, floating in the air. He’s, like, a foot and a half [45 centimeters] from my face. And he goes, “Halo, Steve. My name is Marzuka. You spell that M-A-R-Z-U-K-A. I’m here to take you to Heaven for a little while while your body heals.” And I was just like, “Oh, wow! OK.” I’m not going to sit there and argue with an angel that wants to take me to Heaven.

And when I left my body, it was just like my spirit just rose up. It was just like, almost like, standing up from out of bed, except you’re standing up from your body. And the transition from Heaven, it was close to instantaneous, but you see things. I saw Marzuka, the angel, and I was going through the building, going out into the atmosphere, going through space. One thing you have to understand is that your spiritual eyes have a much wider scope of light than what your natural eyes do. So I got to see things that you might only see with, like, a Hubble Space Telescope or something like that. I didn’t see a big Light at the end of a tunnel or anything like that. I saw the Universe, and I saw stars glitzing by me and just suddenly being in Heaven.

Steve arrived at what he describes as a welcome center — like a concierge desk at a fine hotel, with beautiful wood carvings and scenes of mountains, valleys, meadows, and beaches on the walls. An attendant there told him that Marzuka would be his guide, taking him to the places he needed to see and the people he needed to meet.

So we went out, went into a meadow. I saw my dogs. One of the first things I saw is, we’d had eight dogs, and every single one of them that had passed away came to me. They were all kind of running around together in a group. And so, when I saw them in Heaven, they all looked wonderful. They had great-looking fur coats. They were all vibrant. They knew who I was. They came running up to me, and I got to spend time petting them and kind of playing with them. One of them was a dog who planted himself in our garage one day. We named him Poppy. He had one eye, and he walked with a limp. He had a big scar across, like he’d been in a big accident. In Heaven, he had both eyes. He ran great with all the other dogs. He had a really thick coat. He looked beautiful. And then, I saw my niece who had passed away. I saw her. She looked beautiful. She was in her 20s when she passed away, and she looked just as beautiful in Heaven as she did on Earth. I saw my brother, who died in a car wreck six months after we got married. I missed him so much, and it was just great to see him. He was a little older, but everybody I saw in Heaven looked like they were healthy, like in their early, mid-20s, maybe 30 at the oldest. Everybody looked great. I saw my parents. My parents died when they were, my mom was 84, something like that, and my dad was in his mid-70s. And my dad looked healthy. He had a lot of hair. He didn’t have a lot of hair on Earth, but he had a lot of hair in Heaven. And my mom looked beautiful. And one of the friends I used to work with, at one of the labs I worked at, he was kind of tall. He was about 6’2’’, 6’3’’ [187, 190 centimeters], but he was kind of a little overweight. And I saw him in Heaven, and I said, “Gary, man, it’s great to see you.” “How do you like it here?” He said, “Oh, I love it. I can eat what I want, and I don’t have to worry about gaining weight.”

Steve’s journey through Heaven was only beginning. In Part 2, he shares one of the most unexpected reunions of all, the food his guardian angel gave him, a baseball game in Heaven with his brother, and the moment he was brought into the throne room. We were walking across this field, and this little boy runs up to me, and he goes, “Hi, my name’s Daniel. I think you’re my dad.” Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of 3 of Steve Boyls’ near-death experience. (Shaun Tabatt)