British man captured while fighting with Ukraine

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent a second procedure to stop a brain bleed at a hospital in Sao Paulo, following a fall in October. The 79-year-old president is awake and expected to return to Brasilia next week to slowly resume his activities. Concerns about his health and political future linger as no clear successor has emerged, with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stepping in to handle some of Lula's duties but not officially...

Travis Timmerman, a U.S. citizen, was found in a suburb of Damascus, Syria. He had been detained after entering Syria on foot from Lebanon on a Christian pilgrimage. He was discovered by locals in the town of al-Thiyabiyah and released when opposition forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad. Timmerman had been missing since attending church in Budapest, Hungary, seven months ago. He had a background in finance and law but returned home to write about nature...

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju, at 18, became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion by defeating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore, with Gukesh clinching the crucial point after a blunder from Ding. Gukesh's emotional victory led to tears, celebration, and support from fans in India, with Prime Minister Modi and chess legend Anand praising his talent, hard work, and historic achievement in bringing the world title back to India. Full Article

Baroness Meyer faces a three-week suspension from the House of Lords for making offensive racial remarks towards a peer of Indian origin, including calling him "Lord Poppadom" and touching a black MP's hair without permission. The investigation found her behavior amounted to harassment with a racial element. Additionally, former Labour peer Lord Stone of Blackheath faces a six-month suspension for bullying security staff, with the committee noting his pattern of poor behavior and inability to...

New York City council member Vickie Paladino criticizes Mayor Eric Adams for meeting with incoming border czar Tom Homan, prompting backlash from immigration activists who accuse Adams of collaborating with the Trump administration. Despite this, Adams plans to discuss deporting violent criminals with Homan, emphasizing public safety as a priority. Activists warn that Homan's approach will harm immigrants and divert resources from promoting safety, urging Adams to reject ICE's divisive agenda. Full Article

In a conversation with former boiler repair company owner Myles Robinson, it was confirmed that tap water is indeed colder in winter due to dropping temperatures in water sources and pipes. The cooling effect is more pronounced in pipes running through unheated spaces, leading to the perception of colder water. Conversely, in summer, heat can warm up the water in pipes. Robinson suggests checking pipe insulation to prevent freezing and maintain water temperature. Full Article