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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cuba calls on migrants and DeSantis responds: 'A cold bucket of water in Hialeah'

Cuba is urging migrants, particularly those in South Florida, to invest back home, but Governor DeSantis and local officials are working to thwart any economic ties with the Cuban government.

Mar 21 • 06:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Achilles' heel of the SR-71: Why the fastest plane in the world would 'disintegrate' due to tap water

The article explains how the SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest manned aircraft, suffered premature component failures due to chlorine in tap water used in its manufacturing process during summer months.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The live reaction of La Negra Vernaci upon learning about the end of her program on Radio Pop: 'It was a bucket of cold water'

La Negra Vernaci and Lizy Tagliani will end their radio programs on Radio Pop FM 101.5 due to cost-cutting measures by the station's management.

Mar 18 • 20:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Dermatologists Warn: "Washing Your Face with Cold Water Makes Facial Cleansing Less Effective"

Dermatologists in Argentina caution that washing the face with very cold water does not ensure effective facial cleansing despite the immediate refreshing sensation.

Mar 10 • 18:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

What's healthier to drink: cold or hot water? Here's what an expert says

A discussion explores whether cold or hot water is healthier, revealing that the effects vary based on individual health goals and circumstances.

Mar 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Tulips stand beautifully in cold, roses in warm water

On International Women's Day, gifting flowers is common, and it's important to know how to care for them to maximize their enjoyment.

Mar 5 • 00:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO ⟩ Donors jumped into the cold water at Lennusadam for the sake of war refugees

A charity swim took place in Tallinn's Lennusadam, organized by the winter swimming club Lennusulps, to support Ukrainian war refugees.

Feb 28 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Pier for Winter Swimmers is Breaking Down Year After Year in Oulu – This Time It Was Taken by Millions of Cubic Meters of Flow and Ice

A group of winter swimmers in Oulu’s Tuira area has been forced to change their route to access the ice-cold water due to a damaged pier caused by strong water flow and ice.

Feb 27 • 04:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The nurses: "We tried to thaw the heart with cold and warm water"

Nurses at Monaldi Hospital in Naples recount their desperate attempts to thaw a frozen heart for a two-and-a-half-year-old boy's transplant.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why are there no roof water tanks in America? Learn...

The article discusses the absence of roof water tanks in America, contrasting it with their prevalence in India, and examines factors such as the water supply system, pressure pipelines, and the impact of cold weather.

Feb 26 • 09:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Well-known Helsinki restaurant closed for months – here’s why

A popular restaurant in Helsinki, Pastis, has closed for several months due to water damage caused by a frozen pipe.

Feb 24 • 13:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

How to survive without electricity, running water, and heating for weeks and months in freezing cold?

The article discusses the harsh realities faced by Ukrainians due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, emphasizing the need for awareness and support.

Feb 23 • 22:29 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)

Athletes participated in a water polo match in an icy canal in Moscow as part of the 'Friendship Cup – Moscow 2026' festival during extreme cold temperatures.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Frozen in the grip of cold – the water tower in Geležiai village has frozen

Residents of Geležiai village in Lithuania face significant disruptions as a water tower freezes during an exceptionally cold winter.

Feb 23 • 10:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Enjoying in Zero-Degree Water: 'It is Never Too Cold for a Cold Bath'

Islam Aly hosts weekly ice baths in Stockholm, inviting strangers to participate and experience the invigorating sensation of cold water.

Feb 22 • 19:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Appeal to residents to use cold water sparingly

Residents are being urged to conserve cold water due to rising demand and limited supply.

Feb 20 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is more important than food? An expert on survival in harsh conditions

An expert outlines the four fundamental principles to ensure human survival in harsh conditions: air, warmth, water, and food, prioritizing warmth and shelter in cold environments.

Feb 20 • 08:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elderly Ukrainians Shiver from Cold – A Fight for Survival

Elderly Ukrainians are facing extreme cold and hardship due to the war, struggling to survive without heat and water in their homes.

Feb 20 • 06:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Heat wave in mid-winter: What cold fronts will it 'collide' with?

A heat wave in Mexico arrives during winter, interacting with two cold fronts according to the National Water Commission.

Feb 19 • 19:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why You Shouldn't Wash Your Face with Very Cold Water: The Reason That Will Change Your Morning Habit

Dermatologists caution against washing your face with cold water, as it can have negative long-term effects on skin health.

Feb 19 • 19:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The idea of Alytus women who gathered seals created a record for Lithuania: "The sea is a witness to our strength"

A group of cold water enthusiasts in Lithuania gathered on the beach to form the word 'Seals', setting a record and promoting the benefits of cold water swimming for community strength and health.

Feb 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The English teacher goes to the cold water swimming world championship

Rubén González, a high school English teacher from Argentina, is set to compete in the cold water swimming world championship in Finland after achieving significant success in previous competitions.

Feb 18 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter 'jokes' cause despair: homes without water, a fountain in the middle of the street, traffic restrictions

Due to cold weather, the Vilkaviškis district in Lithuania faces significant water supply issues, prompting emergency measures to provide drinking water to residents.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Closure of swimming pools over the weekend due to the cold

All swimming pools in Árborg, including the one in Selfoss, will be closed over the weekend due to low water levels of hot water resulting from extreme cold and a drought in recent days.

Feb 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The HVAC Installer: Here are the Mistakes That Cause Your Water Pipes to Burst in the Cold

An HVAC expert discusses how frozen water can cause pipes to burst and offers advice on prevention and repairs.

Feb 16 • 12:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What does 'a scalded cat flees from cold water' mean, a well-known popular expression

The article explores the meaning and cultural significance of the Spanish proverb 'a scalded cat flees from cold water', relating it to human behaviors and social interactions.

Feb 15 • 11:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A study warns cold bathers about wetting their heads

A Swedish study warns that immersing the head in cold water increases the risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias.

Feb 15 • 08:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Two people in the sea by Bryggen in Bergen

Two individuals were retrieved from the water at Bryggen in Bergen, one of whom is unconscious while the other is cold but unharmed.

Feb 12 • 22:47 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Person unconscious after falling into the water in Bergen

A person is in critical condition after falling into the water in Bergen, Norway, while another person is unharmed but cold.

Feb 12 • 22:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Large-Scale Study Reveals Surprising Findings About Swimming in Cold Water

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review to assess the health benefits of cold showers and ice baths, revealing insights applicable beyond athletes.

Feb 11 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Russian missiles freeze Ukraine: 'Neither forgiveness nor surrender'

The article highlights the struggles of two elderly women in Kiev, Olga and Tetiana, who are coping with extreme cold due to Russian missile strikes that have disrupted heating and water access.

Feb 10 • 21:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'shameful' eternal disaster of Rayo Vallecano: sporting success with cold water, mushrooms on the lawn and without investing 30 million in CVC

Rayo Vallecano players express frustration over poor conditions at their stadium, including training difficulties and inadequate facilities, despite recent sporting success.

Feb 9 • 19:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Frost Freezes Home Water Pipes – Vacuum Cleaners and Hair Dryers Can Help, But Gas Blowers Are Dangerous

Extremely cold temperatures in Finland are causing water and sewage problems in homes, particularly in older constructions, prompting advice on thawing methods.

Feb 9 • 16:24 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

50 Years of Fashy Hot Water Bottles: Hold On!

The hot water bottle as we know it celebrates its 50th anniversary, a notable milestone highlighted by the cold weather in Germany this January.

Feb 7 • 17:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Cold in Kiev: The Elderly Warm Themselves with Water Bottles

Elderly residents in war-torn Kiev are resorting to using hot water bottles to keep warm amidst extreme cold and power outages.

Feb 7 • 09:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Cold in Kiev: Elderly warm themselves with water bottles

As temperatures plummet to minus 20 degrees Celsius in war-torn Kiev, elderly residents are struggling to stay warm with hot water bottles due to a lack of electricity and heating.

Feb 7 • 06:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Frozen octopuses: the strange appearance on the coasts of Texas after the cold wave that leaves them white

Unusual sightings of frozen octopuses washed ashore in Texas occurred following a cold wave that rapidly lowered water temperatures.

Feb 6 • 21:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Blackouts in the Frosts in Russia: Not Only the Russian War but Also Fragile Wires and Spanish Haciendas Are to Blame

A significant part of Belgorod, Russia, experienced a blackout, loss of water, and heating during extreme cold due to a Ukrainian drone and missile attack on the city's energy infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Switzerland: How many people are visible here?

On a clear winter day in Lucerne, Markus Schärli emphasizes the reality of the Reuss River by jumping into it despite the cold air and water.

Feb 6 • 14:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Reader: Another water pipe burst in Kaunas

A reader reported another burst water pipe on V. Krėvės Avenue in Kaunas, marking multiple incidents of water pipe failures due to the recent cold weather.

Feb 6 • 14:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Thousands still without electricity in frozen Ukraine. "This is not normal life"

Thousands are without electricity and water in frozen Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky reports over 200 teams working to restore power amidst Russia's renewed attacks on the energy sector.

Feb 4 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Giant ghost jellyfish recorded in coral reef on the seabed of Argentina; see IMAGE

Researchers on a scientific expedition in the seabed of Argentina captured a rare sighting of a giant ghost jellyfish, a deep-sea species that can reach sizes comparable to a school bus, in a cold-water coral reef area of the South Atlantic.

Feb 4 • 18:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Neighbors' debts suffocate the apartment building: all residents left without water and heat

Residents of an apartment building are suffering from lack of water and heating due to neighbors' debts, forcing some to live with friends or relatives amid severe cold.

Feb 4 • 14:26 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Ukrainian Airstrikes Knock Out Power in Belgorod Region for Second Time in a Month

Ukrainian airstrikes have left thousands in the Belgorod region without power, heating, and water for the second time this month, as emergency crews rush to restore services amid severe cold conditions.

Feb 4 • 10:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Apocalypse of the Poor: Saving an Indebted Apartment Building Without Heat and Water

Residents of a heavily indebted apartment building in Lithuania are enduring extreme cold without heat or water, with consequences for both the indebted and the solvent tenants.

Feb 4 • 09:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Otepää leaves residents cold due to biomass boiler shutdown

On Wednesday morning, a malfunction in the biomass boiler system in Otepää left residents facing lower heating water temperatures.

Feb 4 • 07:19 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
World

Kyiv and other areas hit by cold wave attacked by Russian military's hot water supply facilities

In Kyiv, which is experiencing a cold wave, hot water supply facilities have been attacked by Russian forces, prompting President Zelensky to condemn the attacks as an attempt to intimidate people during the harsh winter cold.

Feb 3 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

These people were hit hard by the cold: emergency crews are overwhelmed

Emergency crews are struggling to keep up with multiple water supply emergencies caused by freezing temperatures in Klaipeda, with seven incidents reported in the city and one in Gargzdai from January 31 to Tuesday morning.

Feb 3 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Is washing dishes a punishment in winter? These easy methods will make the task lighter

The article discusses the discomfort of washing dishes in cold water during winter and offers practical solutions to ease the task.

Feb 3 • 10:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The number of water supply accidents in Riga has increased due to the strong cold snap

The prolonged and intense frost has led to an increase in water supply accidents in Riga's infrastructure due to changes in physical conditions affecting the ground and pipes.

Feb 2 • 15:02 UTC

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