DAILY NEWS Stream – April 12, 2026

Slovenia and Iceland contribute a combined €3.2 million to the Ukraine (Ureign) Energy Support Fund in March to help sustain Ukraine (Ureign)’s energy infrastructure amid ongoing disruptions (Caliber.Az)

The US Department of Transportation invests US$54.2 million through its Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program to help 49 rural and indigenous communities hire technical, financial, and legal support for early-stage transportation projects, amid a surge in demand that saw 799 applications requesting US$790 million, with grants supporting pre-construction work on roads, bridges, ports, and multimodal infrastructure (Transportation.gov)

Syria marks the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6 with a 300-person bike rally in Damascus [Syria], organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Syrian Cycling Federation, featuring additional activities at al-Fayhaa Sports City and highlighting sport’s role in social development and peace (SANA)

Greece will ban social-media access for children under 15 starting January 1, 2027, requiring platforms to enforce age restrictions or face fines, while Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urges the EU [European Union] to adopt a bloc-wide “digital age of majority” at 15—an online threshold at which users are treated as adults—to address rising youth anxiety, sleep disruption, and screen addiction (Reuters)

There are Biblical superfoods that are deeply rooted in ancient scripture and have since been validated by modern nutritional science as powerful tools for health and longevity. 1. Olive Oil: Rich in oleocanthal, which helps reduce inflammation. 2. Almonds: High in vitamin E and magnesium, and support heart health. 3. Onions: Excellent sources of quercetin and prebiotic fiber. 4. Figs: Have needed dietary fiber, minerals, and B-vitamins. 5. Garlic: Has potent antimicrobial compound allicin. 6. Pomegranate: Rich in polyphenols. 7. Barley: Packed with beta-glucan that regulates blood sugar and cholesterol. 8. Pistachios: Rich in lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health. 9. Dates: Shown to support healthy labor outcomes in late pregnancy. (Old Oak Gardening)

Health experts warn that extreme heat increases risks of acute kidney injury and stones. To protect organ function, doctors recommend sipping filtered water consistently rather than gulping large amounts. Avoiding sugary or caffeinated drinks prevents further dehydration. Consistent hydration and electrolyte replenishment for outdoor workers ensure kidneys filter toxins effectively, providing a vital shield against heat-related organ damage (Lao Động)

Authorities confirm minced pork at Hòa Bình Kindergarten [Thái Nguyên province] tested positive for African swine fever. Officials suspend the principal, launch a safety investigation, and trace the pig-people meat’s origin. Inspections now expand across schools to prevent further incidents (VietnamPlus)

University of California, Irvine [US] scientists discover climate change accelerates the breakdown of nitrous oxide. This unexpected warming-driven stratospheric shift shrinks the greenhouse gas’s lifespan, adding significant uncertainty to long-term global climate projections (SciTech Daily)

Scientists have discovered massive, previously hidden methane leaks occurring while oil tankers are loaded in the North Sea. These unreported emissions— estimated at 1,000 metric tons per year—are now fueling intense debate over the severe climate risks of approving new offshore North Sea drilling projects (iNews)

Warming temperatures, pollution, and biodiversity loss are destroying natural scents like sandalwood and vanilla. Scientists warn the loss threatens human memory, cultural identity, and well-being, and are racing to preserve endangered smells (Smithsonian Magazine)

A golden retriever-individual died from heat and suffocation in Panaji [India] after being left for over four hours inside a locked car while its caregiver was at a casino, prompting police action and renewed warnings from animal-people welfare groups about the dangers of leaving pet-folk in vehicles (The Economic Times)

A Hempfield [US] man was charged with animal-people cruelty after Greensburg [US] police said he brought an underweight parakeet-individual with a broken leg into a bar, with the bird-individual later treated at an emergency animal-people hospital and officers alleging it had been transported in his pocket (TribLive)

Investors representing US$4.5 trillion in assets urge automakers to tighten environmental and human-rights due diligence in nickel supply chains amid allegations of illegal deforestation, water pollution, and violations of Indigenous rights in Indonesia and the Philippines, as surging demand for EV [electric vehicle]-grade nickel drives rapid mining expansion (Reuters)

Hanoi [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] has launched 10 new electric bus routes with 288 vehicles as part of a major shift toward green public transport, with plans to expand to 39 routes and 683 electric buses by late April and to fully convert buses within key ring roads to clean energy by 2030 (Báo Mới)

Loma Linda University Health [California, US] expands its therapeutic plant-based menu at its Troesh Medical Campus Medical Center to treat chronic disease. Doctors now prescribe whole-food meals designed to support healing and reverse conditions like heart disease and diabetes (Loma Linda University Health)

Clariant debuts AlgaSurge at PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) 2026 in China, a vegan skincare ingredient derived from microalgae. The multifunctional product outperforms hyaluronic acid in clinical tests, delivering rapid hydration, radiance, and visible wrinkle reduction (Personal Care Insights)

Swiss-Dutch firm dsm-firmenich debuts Vertis TVP [textured vegetable protein] in Norway, utilizing ModulaSENSE [receptor-based flavor modulation technology] to eliminate off-notes in pea-based meats. The textured protein simplifies recipes and improves taste, addressing key hurdles in vegan meat adoption (Food & Drink Technology)

Ten Sooke Rotary Club [Sooke, British Columbia, Canada] volunteers deliver 75 free wheelchairs in Costa Rica, restoring mobility for homebound residents. Partnering with the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation, the team funds units and provides life-changing independence to families in San José (Sooke News Mirror)

Over 1,000 residents gather in Kyiv, Ukraine (Ureign) as the Ukrainian Bat Rehabilitation Center releases hundreds of rescued bat-people. The event offers community relief and protects endangered species displaced by habitat destruction during the ongoing war (AP)

Cambodia unveils a statue in Siem Reap honoring Magawa, the legendary landmine-detecting African giant pouched rat-person. On International Mine Awareness Day, officials celebrate the “HeroRAT” for locating over 100 explosives and clearing vast areas of Cambodian land over 5 years (Good News Network)

Wise quote of the day: “Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom.” – Rabindranath Tagore (vegetarian) Renowned Indian Poet, Writer and Composer (BrainyQuote)

In Part 1 of 2 of Candice Purchase’s near-death experience, South African medium Candice shares how a heart procedure transported her to a realm of pure white Light, where she sat as a child at the feet of what she believes was God.

Candice had been battling serious health problems for years. Born with an undetected hole in her heart, she suffered multiple strokes and pulmonary embolisms before doctors finally identified the condition when she was 30. On March 1, 2010, she underwent a PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) closure procedure — an operation to seal the hole in her heart — and, unlike typical surgeries, she had to remain awake throughout. Terrified, she lay on the operating table, wanting to ask a male nurse to hold her hand.

The surgeon went in the main artery of my leg, and he fed the device up towards my heart, and in an instant, I was in another space. I could see the whitest, purest white color I had ever seen. And I was just being. I was surrounded by peace and love. And I didn’t have any thoughts. I didn’t have any fears. I was just being. And I found myself sitting at the feet of a big presence. My God, I believe, as I looked up. And the Light was just so bright, and I sensed another presence next to Him also. And when I looked down at myself, it was as if I was a child. And I remember feeling the bottom of His robe in between my fingers. And I vaguely remember His hand coming toward the top of my head. And I find myself back in the room, on the operating table, with the surgeon asking me if I was OK.

I was taken aback a little bit because of the fear I felt before this happened. But when I came back, there wasn’t that fear. He immediately carried on with the procedure, where I did feel some discomfort and some pain in my chest. So I was like, immediately after I came back, I was put in that situation where I could feel discomfort and pain again, like, straight away. So it was such a contrast to where I had just been a few seconds before.

Candice said nothing to the nurse who asked what she had seen and kept the experience entirely to herself for years. She was a mother to young children and channeled all of her energy into recovery and family life. It wasn’t until much later, when she began developing in energy healing and mediumship, that she felt that her guides were nudging her to return to the experience and understand what it had been trying to show her.

When Candice finally allowed herself to go back to the experience, certain feelings rose immediately to the surface. The most powerful feeling and emotion was the love that was felt and the peace that was felt, and me feeling, “Oh, I belong here, like this is Home.” So much love, and just an unbelievable feeling of love, and the color white, the purity, and how we’ve never seen that color white before. It’s the brightest, brightest white color, and just a feeling of being at absolute peace, like no thinking, no fears, no worries. Your mind is completely still, and it just feels like you’re held and surrounded by love. Those are the strongest emotions that I remember feeling.

Candice believes that moment at the feet of God was not only a glimpse of Home — it was also the beginning of a deeper understanding of why she was sent back, and what she was meant to do with the life she still had left to live. I do not fear death now, because I know where we are going. We all go to the same beautiful space of love and peace, where we belong, and we are held. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of 2 of Candice Purchase’s near-death experience. (Tales Of Resilience)