The richest 1% captured almost twice as much new wealth as the rest of the world.
María del Puerto Rico, the Spanish woman who fulfilled her dream of visiting the place to which she owes her name.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
First the truth.
1. Who is the mafioso "Diabolik" arrested in Sicily
A fugitive since 1993 and considered by Europol to be one of the most wanted men in Europe, Italian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro was finally detained by police while receiving medical treatment in Sicily, according to prosecutors.
But who exactly is "Diabolik"—as this Cosa Nostra kingpin is known—and why was he so sought after?
2. A new atmospheric river hits California
Another atmospheric river swept into California, a state that has already been battered by storms, bringing new fears of flooding, potential landslides and travel uncertainty on Monday.
In California, a relentless series of storms has already caused widespread damage and killed at least 19 people in recent weeks.
Storms leave flooding, deaths and damage in California 3:54
3. Peru extends period of state of emergency amid protests
Peru is experiencing one of its worst moments of violence in decades since it erupted last month after the ouster of former president Pedro Castillo, as protesters opposing the current government call for political change in the country.
Surveys reveal that more than 70% of those consulted disapprove of the government of Dina Boluarte in her first month in power
30 days of state of emergency in Peru 2:40
4. The 'Rambo of Russia' would now fight for Ukraine
Russian actor Artur Smolyaninov was the star of one of President Vladimir Putin's favorite films: about a Soviet unit in a last stand against Afghan insurgents.
He is now classified as a "foreign agent" and faces a criminal investigation.
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Europe's warm winter is robbing Putin of a trump card in his war against Ukraine
5. An Argentine, among the victims of the plane crash in Nepal
Jannet Sandra Palavecino, a hotel businesswoman of Argentine nationality, is one of the fatalities of the plane crash that occurred this Sunday in Nepal, in which at least 68 people died and which is the deadliest aviation incident in the Asian country in more than 30 years old.
Why is it so dangerous to fly in Nepal?
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at coffee time
6 tips to lead a healthier life in 2023
In this first episode of our new podcast "In consultation with Dr. Huerta", we will help you achieve that New Year's goal that many set for themselves: lead a healthier life.
They find a 30-centimeter dwarf boa in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Scientists have identified a new species of dwarf boa living in the Ecuadorian Amazon that could delight even snake-haters: these small reptiles measure just 30 centimeters.
They discover a dwarf boa that bleeds from the eyes 0:56
Criticism of "The Last of Us": HBO masterfully adapts one of the best and most heartbreaking stories of the video game
Heartbreaking, brutal, emotional and the best television/film adaptation of a video game ever made.
With 9 chapters, "The Last of Us", the new and ambitious HBO series, is already one of the best drama series of 2023.
The 5 best series released in 2023, according to Metacritic.
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Watch Brendan Fraser's emotional speech at the Critics Choice Awards
Brendan Fraser won best actor for his role as an obese professor named Charlie in Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale."
This was his message for those who seek a light in his life, just like the character he played.
Brendan Fraser gives an emotional speech at the Critics Choice Awards 1:17
This is the retro phone that obsesses generation Z
This is the foldable phone that was born in the mid-1990s. Currently, some of these smaller and lighter devices are available for as little as $20 at giants like Walmart and Amazon in the United States.
Gen Z's obsession with a '90s phone 0:58
the figure of the day
$26 billion
The richest 1% captured almost twice as much new wealth as the rest of the world over the past two years, according to Oxfam's annual report on inequality, published on Sunday.
His fortune skyrocketed by $26 billion, while the remaining 99% only saw their net worth increase by $16 billion.
Millionaires got rich faster than everyone else 0:53
quote of the day
"I'm a little older right now because I had fun during the holidays"
Selena Gomez responded to those who have criticized her body, after the celebrity was on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards last week.
And to finish...
María del Puerto Rico, the Spanish woman who fulfills her dream of visiting the place to which she owes her name
Her name is María del Puerto Rico, she is from Spain and she had never been to the place to which she owes her name.
It was after her participation in a television program that she had the opportunity to travel to the island.
With wonder and curiosity, she recounts what her unusual experience was like.
Her name is María from Puerto Rico and she didn't know the island... until now 3:06
