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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

Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah were sentenced to 24-and-a-half years and 19-and-a-half years in prison for causing the death of their three-year-old son, Abiyah, by forcing him to follow an extreme vegan diet and failing to seek medical attention when he became critically ill. The couple lived an off-grid existence and believed they were in a kingdom governed by Tai's own legal framework and religion, resulting in severe malnourishment, rickets, anaemia, stunted growth, and multiple fractures...

The Cabinet Committee on Security approved two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Air Force and Indian Army respectively. The Su-30 MKI jets will be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of Rs 13,000 crore, while Larsen and Toubro will produce the howitzers with increased indigenous content. These projects are expected to enhance indigenous defense production capabilities....

Rutte acknowledges that current defense spending is higher than a decade ago but still lower than during the Cold War when European members of NATO spent 3.8% of GDP on defense. He emphasizes the need for increased defense spending, citing Russia's substantial military outlay and the European Commission's estimation of €500 billion needed over the next decade to meet NATO's capability targets. The 2 percent defense spending goal is deemed insufficient by allies, with a...

Acero charter school leadership remained silent at a board meeting as parents, teachers, and students protested the planned closure of several schools, with students directly addressing Richard Rodriguez, who did not respond. The decision to close schools was attributed to declining enrollment and financial issues, with critics questioning the network's priorities in using $46 million in cash reserves. Amidst public criticism, the district is urged to take action to keep the schools open and support...

UN investigators have compiled secret lists of 4,000 perpetrators of serious crimes in Syria, aiming for accountability up to the highest level post Bashar al-Assad's fall. With 11,000 testimonies and evidence from remote investigations, they seek justice for war crimes and crimes against humanity, emphasizing the need to preserve files found in detention facilities to secure justice and hold perpetrators accountable through a national or international legal process. Full Article