DAILY NEWS Stream – March 16, 2025

Russia’s Putin backs US President Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire “in principle” but says “there are issues” to discuss with the US (CBS)

US President Trump says consequences for Russia “would be very bad” if it rejects ceasefire deal with Ukraine (Sky News Australia)

American intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth says holding onto Ukrainian land could become Russia’s worst nightmare due to a likely rebellion, making it extremely costly and nearly impossible to control (Kyiv Post)

US President Trump remains optimistic about odds of acquiring Greenland: “I think it’ll happen,” adding that it’s needed for “international security” (Fox News)

New York City [US]: Nearly 100 anti-Israel protesters arrested for storming Trump Tower, where they demanded the release of ringleader Mahmoud Khalil who allegedly led many violent protests at American universities (Sky News Australia)

US Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] boss Elon Musk exposes how Democrats want to keep “waste and fraud” in government in order to fund illegal immigrants and convert them into voters for the Democratic Party. DOGE found many examples, including Democrat officials paying for luxury hotels in New York City to house illegal migrants (Fox Business)

“You’re going to go through hell”: President Trump’s warning to violent protesters against Tesla car dealerships, who would be classified as “domestic terrorists,” as the President defends key civil servant and Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Sky News Australia)

Quảng Nam [Vietnam]: Suspected measles outbreak kills two children and sickens over 200 amid long-term challenges in vaccinations and medical care (Viet Nam News)

Nigeria reports 26 deaths from meningitis outbreak that started in January 2025 (Africa News)

Scientists say high-fiber foods do the same thing as popular weight loss drug Ozempic, curbing appetite and making you feel full longer to promote weight loss (Daily Mail)

Eating fruits, vegetables, and nuts could help protect reproductive function from harmful microplastics, which are increasingly being found in people’s reproductive organs, study finds (Plant Based News)

Donating blood often is linked to lower cancer risk, new study finds – possibly by stimulating bone marrow stem cells to create new blood cells and change gene expression (BBC)

“Really suffocating”: Pakistan emerges from worst winter smog season in years; experts call for policies to stop pollution at its source, not just treat effects (Dawn)

South Korea’s ultrafine dust pollution prompts alerts for children and seniors to stay indoors; experts advise washing hands and drinking plenty of water to avoid irritation (The Straits Times)

Study warns climate change will make Earth’s orbit a mess, shrinking available space for satellites by up to 82% by the end of the century due to atmospheric shifts (AP)

Nearly 20% of the 100 biggest cities in the world face worsening floods and droughts, also known as “climate whiplash,” study finds (Euronews)

PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] sues the US government for not granting access to audio and video of abused lab monkeys, arguing the animals’ complex communication with humans is free speech and thus has a right to be heard (Spokesman)

The Ashaninka indigenous people are healing the Amazon Rainforest by fiercely advocating for its protection, reforesting old industrial animal-raising sites, and inspiring harmony with nature globally (Al Jazeera)

Inspirational quote of the day: “Do your best and let God do the rest.” – Ben Carson