DAILY NEWS Stream – October 7, 2026

VegNews features eight vegan recipes showcasing bok choy, also called pak choi. This nutrient-rich leafy green vegetable is a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, antioxidants such as beta-carotene, and minerals including calcium, potassium and folate. The article also highlights the importance of eating more leafy greens. Recipes include: 1. Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup With Bok Choy 2. Miso-Mustard Tempeh With Roasted Baby Bok Choy 3. Oil-Free Sweet Chili Tofu Broccoli Mushroom Stir-Fry 4. Crispy Rice Salad With Smashed Cucumbers 5. Vegan Beef and Vegetable Lo-Mein 6. Filipino-Inspired Peanut Vegetable Stew 7. Coconut Cauliflower “Stir-Fry” in Zesty Lime Dressing 8. Sweet and Spicy Broth (VegNews)

US President Donald Trump said on October 3 that Iran had been “decimated” and had “virtually given up” plans to obtain a nuclear weapon. He warned that His administration’s next step toward Iran could come the “easy way or the hard way,” and reiterated that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon (Fox News)

US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine (Ureign) have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar deal involving oil fields, refineries, and gas stations owned by Russia’s Lukoil, news outlet The New York Times reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly promoted the deal as a way to show Russians they could do business with the US (Reuters, The New York Times)

Forty-one Ukrainians (Ureignians), including four children and five teenagers, returned from Russian-occupied territories through Ukraine (Ureign)’s border with Belarus in August and September, Ukrainian (Ureignian) human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets said. His office and partner organizations helped arrange their return, with some returnees reporting detention, forced medical treatment, and threats of recruitment into Russia’s armed forces (Kyiv Post)

Ukraine (Ureign)’s National Police said it had opened nearly 244,000 criminal cases linked to Russia’s full-scale invasion as of October 2, including 226,766 investigations into alleged war crimes and 153 involving sexual violence. Official figures also recorded 749 children killed and 2,924 wounded since the invasion began (Kyiv Post)

The US-Ukraine (Ureign) Reconstruction Investment Fund has signed its first critical minerals deal, providing about US$30 million for a joint investment platform with BGV Group, a Ukrainian (Ureignian) investment company active in mining. The fund has also launched four other projects, bringing its total project value to about US$70 million. These include efforts to strengthen Ukraine (Ureign)’s electricity and heating networks following intensified Russian attacks ahead of winter (NV)

Russian attacks on three major bridges in Kyiv [Ukraine (Ureign)] caused severe traffic disruption on October 2, closing the South Bridge and restricting traffic on the Paton and Metro bridges. European Union Ambassador to Ukraine (Ureign) Katarína Mathernová said traffic jams stretched for kilometers, forcing residents to take detours to reach work, school, and medical care (Ukrainian News)

Ukraine (Ureign) has introduced a bill strengthening protections for minority-language schooling as part of a deal with Hungary to advance its European Union [EU] membership talks. Hungary welcomed the proposal, saying it strengthens guarantees for Hungarian-language education, and agreed to stop blocking two groups of EU membership negotiating topics once the bill becomes law. The agreement could ease a major obstacle to Ukraine (Ureign)’s accession process, in which progress requires unanimous approval from EU member states (Euromaidan Press)

The European Commission announced an additional €130 million for drone and counter-drone technology to strengthen EU [European Union] border security and protect critical infrastructure, citing stronger-than-expected demand from member states. The announcement comes as the bloc prepares to review the powers of Frontex [the EU’s border and coast guard agency] and discuss migration and border management at an October 15–16 summit (Báo Tin tức)

US President Donald Trump announced payments to more than 20 million seniors to help cover Medicare Part B premiums [monthly payments for medical insurance]. The White House said eligible recipients would receive US$90 in October through direct deposit or paper checks, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund. The payment covers almost half of the standard US $202.90 monthly premium (Axios)

Singapore’s Animal and Veterinary Service introduced new welfare standards on October 3, requiring dog-people trainers to prioritize positive reinforcement and work through gentler methods before considering harsher interventions as a last resort. Revised grooming standards require animal-people to remain supervised throughout grooming and groomers to recognize and respond to signs of fear, stress, or distress. Failure to meet the standards may be used as evidence in prosecutions under Singapore’s Animals and Birds Act (Channel News Asia)

The average US gasoline price fell to US$4.38 per gallon on October 3, down from US$4.49 a week earlier, data from AAA [American Automobile Association] showed. The White House said US President Donald Trump had met with refiners to discuss expanding refining capacity to help lower prices at the pump (Fox News)

An Ebola outbreak has killed 4,018 people among 8,300 confirmed cases since May 2026, according to Democratic Republic of the Congo Health Ministry data. Instability, resource shortages, limited health workers and community resistance have complicated containment efforts. More than 2,000 patients have recovered (Vietnam.vn)

Global life expectancy recovered to 73.3 years in 2023, nearly matching 2019 levels, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy life expectancy [years lived in good health] reached 62.8 years, 0.4 years below 2019. Noncommunicable diseases caused 74% of global deaths, while ischemic heart disease caused about 9.5 million deaths. Dementia became the fifth-leading cause (Dân Trí)

An international study covering 136 countries found climate change was associated with changes in skin-disease prevalence or severity in 42.6% of countries, with greater impacts in lower-income settings. Heat rashes were the most frequently reported change, followed by inflammatory and infectious skin diseases. Researchers urged stronger surveillance and tailored strategies (European Medical Journal)

An unusual heatwave has been affecting Southern California [US] since October 2, 2026, with downtown Los Angeles approaching 38°C and inland areas running 8–11°C above normal. The National Weather Service expects the wave to last at least a week and warns of heat-related illness and wildfire risks, advising hydration, shade and limited outdoor activity (The Guardian)

Torrential rain caused severe flooding across eastern Spain on October 2, killing a 102-year-young woman in Madrigueras [Spain] after floodwater rose more than 1 meter inside her home. Emergency teams were dispatched for about 90 rescue calls, while portions of Tarragona [Spain] recorded over 200 liters of rain per square meter. More than 400,000 students stayed home in Valencia [Spain] (EuroWeekly News)

Wildfires are spreading through the Amazon rainforest near Manaus, the capital of Amazonas State [Brazil], with firefighters battling blazes in the municipality of Iranduba on October 2. AFP [Agence France-Presse] footage shows firefighters working to contain them. The Amazonas Military Fire Department reported a 300% increase in registered fires in September 2026 compared to September 2025 (Manila Times/CGTN/NC News)

Animal-people rights group Direct Action Everywhere says it documented newborn calves being sent from US Congressman David Valadao’s family-owned dairy operation to Grimmius Cattle Company in California [US], where investigators previously filmed workers dragging and shooting sick calves and handling other calves roughly. The group also reported drone footage showing dead cow-individual and calf remains at Valadao Dairy. Local prosecutors dismissed an earlier cruelty complaint against Grimmius, citing industry standards, although animal-people welfare expert Dr. Temple Grandin reviewed footage and described workers’ handling of calves as abuse (Indybay)

Fijian climate activist and Indigenous representative Lavenia Naivalu is calling for practical action and stronger Pacific representation ahead of an international preparatory climate meeting hosted by Fiji, known as the pre-COP summit. The meeting will help prepare for the 31st United Nations climate summit, COP31, which will take place in Türkiye in November. She says her community faces coastal erosion, declining reef health, drying freshwater sources, and rising seawater threatening the community’s hand-dug wells, while Pacific Islands contribute just 0.02% of global emissions. Fiji will push for direct access to climate funding, adaptation measures that reach villages, and Indigenous knowledge to be treated as evidence in negotiations (The Guardian)

FoodAMed, a vegan restaurant concept founded by internal medicine physician Dr. Dona Cooper-Dockery (vegan), has launched a US franchise program. The Texas-based company offers vegan dishes inspired by Asian, Mexican, Italian, Caribbean and American cuisines, plus chef-prepared meals delivered to customers’ homes (FoodAMed)

UK vegan brand One Planet Pizza is launching its first frozen ready meals, with three vegan dishes available exclusively at 276 stores of Asda, a UK supermarket chain, from October 12. The range includes Tofu Tikka Masala, Mac & Cheeze, and Veg & Lentil Ragù Lasagne, and can be ready in 10 minutes from frozen (Vegconomist)

Malta’s Malta Animal Awareness Week, which began October 1, promotes animal-people protection and responsible caregiving through educational activities, awareness campaigns, investments and the “Animal Honours Awards” to recognize individuals and groups advancing animal-person well-being. Officials said the week engages students and communities while strengthening animal-folk welfare services, infrastructure, prevention and enforcement (The Malta Independent)

Rescuers saved a dog-person that fell about 9 meters into an abandoned mineshaft west of Grantsville, Utah [US]. The Tooele County Search and Rescue team conducted an hours-long operation, lowering a team member through a narrow opening and using creative rigging to lift the dog friend to safety. PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] honored the team with a “Compassionate Action Award” (PETA)

Firefighters found a raccoon-individual whose head became trapped in a discarded tin can and brought the animal-person to International Animal Rescue [IAR] in Nosara [Costa Rica]. The charity used lubricant to remove the can, provided fluids, and released the raccoon-fellow later that day in good condition (Leader)

Insightful quote of the day: “Faith opens our hearts for the entrance of the holy.” – Reverend Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Polish-American Jewish Theologian and Mystic (AZ Quotes)

Previously in Parts 1 and 2 of this multipart series on Thayne Martin’s near-death experiences, Thayne recalled leaving his body after his abusers drugged him to the point of an overdose as a child. His late grandfather held him and told him he had to return. Years later, Thayne drowned in his swimming pool and experienced a life review in Heaven. He described entering bubbles containing moments from his life, feeling how his actions affected others, and seeing their ripple effects. In this final part, Thayne shares more of what he remembers from the other side, what he learned there, and how those lessons changed his life afterward.

Among Thayne’s memories of the experience is an image of GOD that he says remains permanently in his mind. When I shut my eyes, I see GOD, and It’s an energy. And It is a Light that is so powerful, there aren’t words that you can describe what that Light looks like. Thayne also recalls being able to perceive extraordinary detail in Heaven. I had no idea that Heaven had so many shades of white. Literally trillions of shades of white. He says all knowledge was present on the other side.

His experience also brought a different understanding of the suffering he had endured. Before his near-death experience, Thayne says he carried anger over the abuse and the struggles that followed. What he experienced in Heaven changed how he understood those painful events. We’re simply being taught. We are being taught. That’s all it is. We’re never being punished. The worst things that happened to me that I always blamed on GOD and had a horrible relationship with, GOD was protecting me the whole time because I saw what would have happened had GOD not intervened and protected me.

Thayne also shares three questions drawn from his life review: 1. Can you demonstrate unconditional love in all things? 2. Can you let go of the hurt others have caused you, so you don’t carry hardness in your heart to Heaven? 3. Can you find GOD from within? He says he learned during his near-death experience that the entire Universe is organized by math, and that mathematical principles could also be applied to human emotion and life. He describes adding what brings goodness and joy, subtracting what hurts or weighs us down, and multiplying goodness through action and intention. Division means sharing the abundance left over after meeting our needs and keeping a little extra for security. Gratitude represents the equal sign because, he says, it brings balance and is the spark and fuel for love. He also emphasizes staying centered and present. He says GOD communicates with us in the present moment. In his life review, Thayne says GOD showed him both the bad things he had done and the beautiful things he had done. He then had the opportunity to return to earthly life. Afterward, Thayne says he no longer saw himself as a victim and felt grateful for his life.

He describes his relationship with GOD today as a direct connection between GOD and the Light in his own heart. He says he now leads from his heart, following the Light and choosing what is good. He believes many things taught in world religions are true, while others have been manipulated by men for greed and power. He sees himself as a child of GOD, with the Light in his soul coming from the same Light GOD has. His priorities also changed. He learned to let go of material things he had once thought mattered, such as money. For him, what matters is connection to people’s souls and the love he puts into the world. He lives by the motto “Dare to be second,” explaining that putting GOD first and ourselves second brings balance. He also describes changes in his own mental health since his experience.

I spent the last three years unpacking my NDE [near-death experience] and creating a company to help people heal because I no longer have any of those things that I once had. No DID [dissociative identity disorder], no PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder], no bipolar, no ADHD [attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder]. All of that has been completely removed and healed from me. And I don’t have any pills. I once had seven pill boxes. Today I have zero. For Thayne, the lasting lesson of his near-death experiences is the importance of love: choosing goodness, letting go of hurt, and sharing what he has with others. His message is that life is worth living and that its most beautiful parts are the simple things. (Not the End NDE YouTube channel)