Swedish-headquartered fashion retailer H&M bans goose down feathers from collection by end of 2025 at the latest after PETA campaign and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix’s [vegan] criticism, opting for synthetic alternatives to spare ducks and geese from cruelty (Vegan Food & Living)

Kentucky [US]: Estill County Sheriff Chris Flynn awarded by Humane Society for exceptional work combating animal cruelty, including shutting down puppy mill (WKYT)

Bristol [UK]: Vegan campaigners renew calls for City Hall to ban meat and cheese, citing greenhouse gas emissions; council reviewing plant-based commitments (BBC)

US company PepsiCo and pro American football player Travis Kelce praised by PETA for using computer-generated tigers in new sports ad, highlighting trend towards animal-friendly entertainment production (PETA)

US vegan company Impossible Foods launches plant-based corn dogs, Disney-themed Lion King vegan nuggets, and pre-seasoned Meal Makers grounds, expanding its meatless product line (VegNews)

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Russian spies plotting “mayhem” in UK: British intelligence chief warns of Russian agents’ sustained mission for “arson, sabotage, and more dangerous actions” on Britain’s streets (PA Media)

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni offers to mediate Sudan conflict if parties agree, urging ceasefire and power transfer to the people (African Business)

US: Vice President Harris repeatedly dodges questions on immigration “mistakes” in 60 Minutes interview (Sky New Australia)

US: Harris grilled on the border crisis in 60 Minutes interview, deflects blame despite illegal migration numbers quadrupling under her administration (Sky News Australia)

US: Satirical 191-page book filled with blank pages entitled “The Achievements of Kamala Harris” mocks vice president’s insignificant public service career, and becomes an Amazon bestseller (Sky News Australia)

US election: Liberal news network CNN criticizes Harris for claiming that she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden in the past four years, saying her lackluster response will likely disappoint voters (Sky News)

US: Harris criticized for “fluffy” podcast appearance amid Hurricane Helene aftermath, as President Trump assists victims (Sky News Australia)

President Donald Trump: “October 7 attack [on Israel] would never have happened if I was president. The past few years have proven that weakness only begets violence and war” (Sky News Australia)

US: Babesiosis cases rise 9% annually from 2015-2022; experts warn of “American malaria” spread by deer ticks, urge precautions in Northeast and Midwest (New York Post)

Fast-rising cholera cases alarm UN: Sudan reports nearly 40% increase in two weeks, with 21,288 cases and 626 deaths across 11 states (The Independent)

Boston [US]: 4 Northeastern University grad students diagnosed with chickenpox, isolating off-campus for 3 weeks; university urges vaccination checks and symptom monitoring (Boston.com)

US: Despite heavy marketing, survey shows 62% of Americans reject injectable weight-loss drugs, preferring diet changes; 68% interested in plant-based diets for weight loss (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine)

Sahara Desert: Rare rainfall creates blue lagoons, exceeding yearly averages in southeastern Morocco’s arid regions (The Independent)

UK: Study finds baby boomers are living longer but in worse health than previous generations, with higher rates of chronic illness and disability (The Guardian)

US: Breast cancer rates rise 1.4% annually in women under 50 since 2012; factors include earlier menstruation, delayed childbirth, obesity, and alcohol consumption (CBS)

Study reveals humming’s mental health benefits: activates vagus nerve, lowers stress, increases heart rate variability - echoing ancient yogic “bee breath” technique (Boing Boing)

Augusta [Georgia, US]: Hurricane Helene’s heavy rains create perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes; city begins spraying as experts warn of disease risks and urge prevention measures (WRDW)

Global deforestation continues at alarming rate, with 6.37 million hectares lost in 2023, far outracing pledges to end practice by 2030 (AFP)

World Meteorological Organization: Water is the “canary in the coalmine” [early warning of danger] of climate change, amid increasingly extreme rainfall, floods and droughts worldwide (UN)

Climate change forces closure of European ski resorts like Grand Puy in France, as lack of snow and visitors make operations unfeasible (Euronews)

Parrotfish play crucial role in coral reef health by grazing algae, but fishing industry threatens their populations and reef resilience (Vox)

Bangkok [Thailand]: World Animal Protection launches art contest to address corn farming’s environmental impacts, as 95% of nation’s corn is fed to livestock in the meat industry (Bangkok Post)

Norway’s national football stadium installs world’s largest vertical solar roof, with 1,242 bifacial panels yielding 20% more energy than traditional panels in northern climates (Euronews)

Report: UK households “hoarding” €316 million worth of copper in old and broken electronics; recycling them could help supply 30% of the copper needed to build UK’s wind turbines and solar panels by 2030 (Euronews)

Jerusalem [Israel]: Scientists grow 1,000-year-old seed found in cave into tree - and it’s possibly an extinct medicinal plant mentioned in the Bible (Good News Network)

Albuquerque [New Mexico, US] Animal Welfare Dept. offers winter pet care tips: provide shelter, check for frozen water bowls, increase food for outdoor pets (New Mexico Living)

Meditative quote of the day: “In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still. Wait upon God, and feel His good presence; this will carry you evenly through your day’s business.” – The Honorable William Penn [vegetarian] (A-Z Quotes)

Hurricane Milton intensifies into Category 5 storm in 24 hours, fueled by unusually warm Gulf waters. Forecasters warn of “extremely dangerous” landfall in Florida late on Wed, Oct 9, 2024 (Vox)

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