DAILY NEWS Stream – July 19, 2026

US President Donald Trump says on Wednesday that Iran has reached out to seek a meeting (Fox News)

On Wednesday evening, US Central Command completed its second wave of strikes against Iran. The operation, which ran from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET [Eastern Time], targeted command centers, air defenses, missile and drone sites, and coastal surveillance facilities in multiple locations, including Bandar Abbas [Iran] (Fox News)

IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] Navy commander Ali Ozmaei vowed Wednesday to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and said Iran would deliver the “severest blows” (Fox News)

Iran claims it carried out drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in response to American strikes on Wednesday. According to Iranian state media, Iran targeted communication systems and fuel storage sites in Jordan, as well as radar, air defense systems, and fuel facilities at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Jordanian officials reported intercepting multiple Iranian missiles (Fox News)

Iran warns it will launch widespread attacks across the region if the US strikes its key infrastructure. A spokesman for Iran’s military headquarters said Thursday that Iran would target regional infrastructure if US President Donald Trump follows through on threats to hit Iranian power plants and bridges. Iran also declared the Strait of Hormuz its “invincible red line,” vowing not to allow any US intervention there under any circumstances (Fox News)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says potential talks between Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin could take place in Türkiye. Speaking at a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Kyiv on Thursday, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said a leaders’ summit could provide new momentum to the peace process. He added that Ukraine (Ureign) is ready for a ceasefire (Anadolu Agency)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a farewell visit to Kyiv [Ukraine (Ureign)] and reaffirms Britain’s strong support for Ukraine (Ureign) Mr. Starmer said the UK’s commitment to Ukraine (Ureign) will “always endure” even after he leaves office. The visit comes just hours after Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured six others. Ukrainian (Ureignian) officials reported at least eight ballistic missiles and waves of drones targeting cities across the country shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday (The Independent)

The EU [European Union] and Ukraine (Ureign) urgently call on Russia and Belarus to immediately return all Ukrainian (Ureignian) civilians who were arbitrarily detained or forcibly taken to Russia, including children. In a joint statement, they condemned Russia’s refusal to provide information about the fate of missing and detained Ukrainians (Ureignians) They accused Russia of widespread arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and the forcible transfer of civilians into Russia, and called for the International Committee of the Red Cross to be given full access to all detainees and missing persons (EU Neighbours East)

G7 [Group of Seven nations] foreign ministers urge an immediate end to violence in Sudan’s besieged city of El-Obeid and call for safe humanitarian access across the country. In a statement, the ministers condemned attacks on civilians and urged both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to halt hostilities, protect civilians, and begin direct negotiations (Anadolu Agency)

France’s National Assembly approves a bill allowing medically assisted suicide for adults with incurable illnesses. Lawmakers voted 291-241 on Wednesday to let eligible patients receive lethal medication under strict conditions after years of debate. The bill still requires review by the Constitutional Council before it can take effect (AP)

Dangerous sun poisoning is sending summer beachgoers to the hospital. While standard sunburns cause temporary redness and peeling, severe UV [ultraviolet] exposure triggers full-body medical emergencies. Doctors warn that symptoms like fever, dizziness, and facial swelling require immediate emergency care. To protect yourself, health experts recommend applying at least SPF [Sun Protection Factor] 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours and staying hydrated (New York Post)

US dietitians advise men to eat more berries, legumes, vegan oils, whole grains, nuts, and soy foods to support a healthy inflammatory response and long-term cardiometabolic health. They say these foods provide antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, and plant compounds that may help lower inflammation. The experts also recommend regular exercise, consistent sleep, adequate omega-3 intake, and choosing non-alcoholic drink options as part of an overall anti-inflammatory lifestyle (AOL)

Doctors advocate for a “90-second rule” to manage anger and reduce the risk of stress-induced heart attacks. This technique urges individuals to pause, breathe slowly, and identify their emotions before reacting. Medical experts warn that venting through yelling or breaking objects fails to relieve anger and instead reinforces aggressive behaviors (Thanh Niên)

Flash flooding in Texas [US], prompts dozens of high-water rescues across South Texas, with a large number west of San Antonio after rain reaches 356 millimeters in Sabinal, Texas, on July 14. Governor Greg Abbott declares a disaster in 59 counties. A tornado touches down in northwestern San Antonio, damaging several properties. Officials report no deaths or injuries (The Watchers)

Smoke from northwestern Ontario wildfires blankets Toronto [Canada], giving the city the worst air quality among major global cities. Officials rate conditions at the highest health-risk level. New York and New Jersey [US] issue health alerts for dangerous air quality due to the blazes. Canada is addressing 835 active wildfires (Reuters)

Mayon Volcano erupts as Philippine authorities keep Alert Level 3 [increased tendency toward hazardous eruption] after recording 187 volcanic earthquakes and 10 pyroclastic density currents [heavier-than-air clouds of hot gas and volcanic rock]. Lava flows down several gullies and ash rises 1.2 kilometers above the summit. Officials enforce a 6-kilometer danger zone; more than 4,100 people remain displaced (The Watchers)

New data from the UK government shows more than 2.5 million animal-people experiments were conducted in Great Britain [UK] last year. While the total number of procedures fell by 3.8% compared to 2024, animal-people welfare groups described the decline as “painfully slow.” Experiments rose by 15% among primate-individuals and by 9% among dog-folk. More than 17,500 procedures involved severe suffering. Advocacy groups are urging the government to speed up the shift toward non-animal-folk research methods, such as organs-on-chips and AI [artificial intelligence]- powered tools (Vegan Food & Living)

Hundreds of dolphin-people and pilot whale-folk were killed in the Faroe Islands [Denmark] in May during traditional hunts known as grindadráp. A total of 825 cetacean-individuals were slaughtered across five hunting drives, drawing renewed criticism from animal-people welfare groups. The hunts involve herding whale-folk and dolphin-individuals into shallow waters, where they are killed by severing their spinal cords (Noticias Ambientales)

Humpback whale-people populations off Brazil have surged dramatically, fueling a rise in whale-folk-watching tourism. The number of humpback-individuals in the region has grown from about 2,000 in 1986 to roughly 35,000 today — a 27-fold increase since commercial whaling ended. Conservation groups and tourism operators say whale-people watching is helping build public support for marine protection (Good News Network)

A 15-year-old in New Delhi [India] has developed an AI [artificial intelligence]-powered app that lets citizens easily report potholes to the city government. Called Project Sadak, the app allows users to photograph potholes, rate their severity, and automatically send reports and emails to local authorities. Created by a teenager named Parth after his parents were injured in a pothole-related accident, the platform has logged 360 reports so far, with 11 potholes repaired (Good News Network)

Singaporean allergen-free bakery brand Róa partners with Japan’s Tomizawa Shouten food group, launching its vegan, gluten-free cakes and cookies across 100 of its stores in Japan to meet growing vegan dessert demand (Green Queen)

Indian actress Shraddha Kapoor (vegetarian) highlights her commitment to cruelty-free fashion, showcasing five luxury vegan handbags by Stella McCartney (vegetarian) to demonstrate how sustainable accessories elevate everyday style (Bollywood Hungama)

Media source Vegan Food & Living opens public voting for its 2026 Supermarket Awards, inviting UK shoppers to name their favorite store-brand vegan products and supermarket retailers by August 4 (Vegan Food & Living)

A three-legged Vietnamese dog-person that was nearly euthanized as a puppy has become the star of a short film. Named Phèn, the dog-individual was rescued by an animal-people lover, Phan Thanh Vũ, in HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] after his breeder planned to put him down due to his disability. Phèn now plays the lead role in the 15-minute short film 3 Cộng 1, which tells the story of a disabled girl who befriends a three-legged dog-person (Báo Thanh Niên)

Two local businesses in Costa Blanca [Spain] sponsor reusable shopping bags to fund Cancer Care Jávea [cancer support organization serving the Marina Alta region]. Selling for 20 cents each, all proceeds directly support free nursing and emotional care for Marina Alta cancer patients, showcasing how daily purchases drive community charity (EuroWeekly News)

Indian authorities rescue seven endangered golden langur-people from a cross-border trafficking ring, returning them to Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam [India]. The joint operation leads to 11 arrests, and veterinary teams monitor the primate-persons as they readapt to the wild (International Fund for Animal Welare)

Animal Rescue Corps moves 34 dog-people from an overcrowded Arkansas [US] shelter to its Tennessee [US] facility for medical care and rehabilitation. This initial rescue mission launches a larger effort to ease shelter overcrowding and prepare the dog friends for permanent adoptive homes (The Cool Down)

Inspirational quote of the day: “GOD writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” – The Reverend Martin Luther German Professor of Theology, Composer, Priest, and Monk (Bible Reasons)

Previously in Parts 1 and 2 of this multipart series on the Reverend Dr. Kathy Winings’s near-death experience, three hemorrhagic strokes brought Kathy to the edge of death. During an ambulance transfer after about a month in intensive care, she says she entered a vivid farm setting and began approaching Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian), Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) (vegetarian), and her senior pastor. Before she could reach them, GOD told her it was not her time and sent her back because she still had work to do.

Kathy’s crossing-over experience had ended, but during her recovery, she says GOD began speaking to her. Those conversations taught her that GOD’s Love— not doctrine or theology— is what saves, and they continued to shape her understanding of Love, forgiveness, and the work she had been sent back to do.

One of my experiences since my NDE, with GOD is that I gained a glimpse of the image of GOD, which I put it that way, where I saw two incredible circles of great energy and electricity working synergistically, but at the heart of it was beauty, Love, and heart—or the soul. I look at it as, like, the Soul of GOD—fueling that, animating it. And I realized, well, then that’s what needs to animate my life, not this. And I had prided myself on being a good academic, a good teacher. I knew a lot, but as I tell my piano students, “I don’t want you to play from here. I don’t want you to worry about technique at this stage. I want you to play from your heart. Find the heart. Find what touches your deepest heart and desire to love in that music, and allow that to animate your fingers to play through your hands.”

Kathy says she was spiritually introduced to Sukey and Paul Jennings, two people enslaved by James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, and First Lady Dolley Madison. Sukey served as Dolley’s personal maid, while Jennings served as James Madison’s valet at his estate in Virginia and in the White House. For Kathy, their stories revealed how unresolved hurt may be carried into the afterlife.

And I was introduced to two enslaved people— they were enslaved in the household of James and Dolley Madison— and, in particular, they had a lot of hurt. And I wouldn’t say anger, but deep hurt with Dolley because she didn’t free them on her husband’s death; she didn’t follow his directions fully, and she mistreated them, even though she [was] a beloved First Lady, and she had beautiful points, but the one young woman— her maid (Sukey)— she had five children. She never got to see her five children in life. Dolley sold them all but one, one of them died.

She (Sukey) never saw them, never knew what happened, and her heart was aching and has been aching. Then I had the chance to hear that and talk with her and talk with Dolley. And understand that was something that she (Sukey) took with her when she passed, that longing. So, it’s not that it’s something that GOD did or didn’t do, but when we harm someone’s heart, if we don’t rectify that— clarify that—[on] this side, we have to do it there in some form. So, in that way, I’m very conscious of what I do to people every day, what I say, and I’m very easy to say, “Please forgive me if that hurt your heart.”

For Kathy, learning to protect other people’s hearts became part of the work GOD had sent her back to do. My purpose is, I think, to, first of all, deepen my understanding of love and become as good a mirror image of GOD’s Heart and Love as I can—to inherit it. To inherit GOD’s Love as fully as I can while I’m here. Second is to make sure I don’t hurt other people’s hearts, but also, [on] the other side, [to] share GOD’s heart with people— either teach about it, speak about it, or write about it. When I’m with my piano students— and they’re mainly teenagers— I try to get them to live based out of their heart, let their heart deepen with GOD, and let that guide their life.

When asked what word she would use to describe death, Kathy answered without hesitation: “Life.” She went on to explain why. If we believe what we teach— that we have an eternal nature; we were created to be eternally with GOD. As a parent— I don’t want to create a child and then know that once that child is gone, I’ll never see him again or her again. GOD created us. Was it as a product? No. I believe in process. GOD created as a process, and our eternal nature that reflects GOD is what makes the afterlife so exciting. Who knows what I can learn? Who knows whom I can meet? What can I receive from GOD?

Asked how she would comfort someone grieving the loss of a loved one, Kathy said she would help them recognize that death is only a temporary farewell. I would want to guide them to looking at, “What have they learned from that person? What do they want to emulate in their life to give honor to that person?” And that is so that it’s not a sad thing in that sense of, “Oh, it’s a farewell.” No, it’s a temporary farewell. The NDE—now that I’ve been there— I can talk with someone and say, “It [the afterlife] is a beautiful place. It has deep joy in it.” Also, you can honor that person more by what you do now, until it’s your time. (Brad Peterson)