Cold

Russia strikes on Kyiv leave 6,000 buildings without heat as temperatures near -20°C

Kyiv's Mayor Vitaly Klitschko advised citizens on Friday to temporarily evacuate the city after Russian strikes and the difficulty authorities face in resuming services.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
Residents at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026.
A white-tailed ptarmigan in a snowy meadow in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes

Four of them live in Colorado: snowshoe hares, white-tailed ptarmigan, short-tailed weasels and long-tailed weasels.

|ByJONATHAN SHIKES/THE DENVER POST/TNS
Watch out

Experts warn: A common home treatment for colds may cause severe harm

A method many people use in winter may end with a burn – and you should also check the hot water bottle you take to bed.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH
A cold usually starts gradually and remains milder

Flu or cold? How to spot the differences – and when to seek help

Flu symptoms appear faster and stronger than a cold. A short guide for parents and adults: Identification, home treatment, warning signs, and when to see a doctor urgently.

|ByWALLA! HEALTH