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Visitors enjoy snow fun at the Alps Snow Live indoor ski resort in Taicang, east China’s Jiangsu Province. — Xinhua photo NANJING (Dec 15): Skis strapped on, goggles tightened, and helmet fastened. Wang Lin took a deep breath before hurtling down a 138-meter-long indoor slope, immersing herself in the exhilarating rush of speed. For Wang, a novice skier, there is no need to travel thousands of kilometers to China’s frozen northern frontiers. Just two kilometers from her home in Wuxi, a two-hour drive from Shanghai, lies a fairy-tale-like haven whose decor and soft snow can whisk her into a winter’s dream. “Skiing is a huge stress reliever,” Wang said, beaming after her run. “My whole family can visit the ski resort every week. It’s incredibly convenient.” Known as Wuxi Bonski, the indoor facility spans 17,500 square meters and attracts hundreds of enthusiasts daily. Notably, around 70 percent of the visitors hail from the Yangtze River Delta region, where sustained snowfall is a rarity. For many urbanites accustomed to mild winters, a facility like this redefines the season in an environment where natural snow remains elusive. China’s winter sports market is on a meteoric rise. According to the latest industry report, the scale of the country’s ice-and-snow economy is expected to reach 970 billion yuan (133 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024 and surpass 1 trillion yuan in 2025. Backed by government directives aiming to leverage winter sports as a catalyst for high-quality growth, the sector is forecast to expand to 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027, and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030. As the winter unfolds, ice skaters and skiers are spreading well beyond traditional northern strongholds, bringing the speed and adrenaline of winter sports to nearly every corner of the country. People ski at the Wuxi Bonski ski resort in Wuxi, east China’s Jiangsu Province. — Xinhua photo Snow is no obstacle Wang, who can deftly navigate green runs, represents a growing cohort of ice-and-snow sports enthusiasts forging a new winter culture in southern China. “People in the south have always been fascinated by snow, and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics truly ignited our passion for winter sports,” she said, explaining why many southerners share her enthusiasm. People ski at the Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort, the world’s largest indoor ski resort in Shanghai. — Xinhua photo Beijing’s hosting of the Winter Olympics, which spurred the engagement of over 300 million Chinese in winter sports, proved transformative. Gone are the days when only a niche northern community embraced such pursuits. Now, seniors and youngsters alike glide across ice rinks and swoosh down indoor slopes in places where real snowfall is seldom seen. The proliferation of facilities has rendered winter sports, once an exotic and expensive pastime, more accessible than ever. Teenagers in warmer locations like Shanghai and Shenzhen now have regular training options for skating, ice hockey and other winter disciplines. Data from China’s General Administration of Sport show that the number of winter sports venues nationwide reached 2,847 by the end of 2023, up 16.11 percent year on year. Many of these facilities are nestled in southern regions. For instance, Jiangsu now hosts about 50 ice-and-snow venues covering more than 640,000 square meters, with around 300,000 students from 1,000 schools in the province engaged in winter sports. In Jiangsu’s Taicang City, the Alps Snow Live indoor ski resort, boasting 54,000 square meters and five slopes of varying gradients up to 280 meters, draws throngs of children and adults daily. Excited screams echo as they experience winter’s delights firsthand. “In just one year since opening, we’ve welcomed over 300,000 visitors, each spending about 700 yuan on average,” said Xu Xiaoliang, operations manager of the resort. “Compared to natural snow venues in the north, indoor slopes are more suitable for beginners and children because of gentler inclines and shorter runs.” For China, a relative latecomer to winter sports, the increasing number of novices taking up skiing and snowboarding signals vast market potential. According to travel platform Ctrip, four out of the top five cities for ski-related bookings last winter were in southern China, underscoring winter sports as a major driver of consumption in milder climates. Kids take training courses at the Alps Snow Live indoor ski resort in Taicang, east China’s Jiangsu Province. — Xinhua photo Snow starts a gold rush As enthusiasm for winter sports surges, the knock-on effects for tourism, culture and equipment manufacturing are profound. Winter tourism, for example, boomed last season. China recorded over 385 million winter leisure visits nationwide, a year-on-year increase of 38 percent, with related revenue up 50 percent. In Harbin, a traditional winter tourism hot spot in northeastern China, last snow season saw over 87 million visitors, up 300 percent year on year, and 124.8 billion yuan in tourism revenue, up 500 percent. Performers act during a ceremony celebrating the 100-day countdown to the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. — Xinhua photo With the city set to host the Asian Winter Games next February, right after China’s Spring Festival holiday, the local ice-and-snow economy looks poised for another explosive season. To accelerate growth in the northeastern region’s winter economy, the Chinese government has recently unveiled initiatives including establishing dedicated ice-and-snow holidays, increasing flight routes and optimizing visa-free policies, all aimed at attracting more domestic and international visitors. Xu believes that China holds huge promise in achieving a north-south synergy in the ice-and-snow economy. By strengthening linkages – where beginners start on southern indoor slopes before honing their skills on northern mountains – regions can pool resources and create year-round appeal. “By offering discounted tickets and bundled experiences, consumers can make their getaways more diverse, enriching travel experiences throughout the year,” Xu said. “Winter sports provide a prime opportunity for the ice-and-snow economy to transition from passive sightseeing to immersive, social, experience-based consumption,” said Wang Yuxiong, a sports economics researcher at the Central University of Finance and Economics. “They can reshape business models, enhance added value and foster sustainable development.” Major sports events, both domestic and international, are proving their worth. China’s 14th National Winter Games, held earlier this year in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is estimated to have generated about 32 billion yuan in sports-related spending during the competition period. Moreover, China’s winter sports equipment industry is snowballing, driven by advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Think smart ski insoles that track performance and analyze data, heated snow boots that stay warm for five hours, and VR simulators that bring alpine thrills directly into one’s living room. Currently, China boasts a comprehensive suite of 15 categories of ice-and-snow equipment across the supply chain, from headgear to footwear, individual gear to venue equipment, and competitive apparatus to recreational tools. Su Yiming of Shanxi competes during men’s snowboard big air final at the 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. — Xinhua photo “China’s ice-and-snow economy is a gold mine,” said Yan Yan, an associate professor at the Nanjing University of Technology. “Success hinges on crafting distinctive advantages and making winter sports irresistible to consumers.” “Under the country’s national fitness strategy, developing the ice-and-snow economy is akin to a marathon. The task is to ensure sustained effort and to inspire more people to lace up their skates, strap on their skis, and join the ride,” Yan added. — Xinhua09777 globe or smart 。

HP Inc. HPQ reported its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter. The Details: HP reported quarterly earnings of 93 cents per share, in line with the analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue came in $14.05 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.99 billion and is an increase over sales of $13.82 billion from the same period last year. HP’s net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1.6 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $5.1 billion, up two days quarter over quarter at 33 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $7.7 billion, down four days quarter over quarter to 63 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $16.9 billion, up seven days quarter over quarter to 138 days. HP generated $1.5 billion of free cash flow in the fourth quarter. HP also raised its annual dividend by 5%, boosting its quarterly cash dividend from $0.2756 to $0.2894 per share. Read Next: Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million By 2037, Economist Says: ‘Buy Of A Lifetime’ Opportunity “We are pleased with our Q4 performance where we saw revenue growth for the second consecutive quarter, driven by steady progress in Personal Systems and Print,” said Enrique Lores , HP president and CEO. “With momentum heading into FY25, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the commercial opportunity and lead the future of work,” Lores added. Outlook: HP expects first-quarter adjusted earnings of between 70 cents and 76 cents per share, versus the 85 cent estimate, and fiscal 2025 earnings of between $3.45 and $3.75 per share, versus the $3.60 estimate. HPQ Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro , HP shares are down 7.93% after-hours at $36 at the time of publication Tuesday. Read More: Ambarella Stock Soars In After-Hours Trading Tuesday: What’s Going On? Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.White scores 19 in North Dakota State's 98-62 win over Western Michigan

After stirring up controversy at The Game Awards, Catly developer SuperAuthenti Co. has clarified that its game does not use generative AI or blockchain technology, Digital Trends confirms. Catly is an upcoming open-world adventure game that got a teaser trailer at this year’s Game Awards . As soon as it aired, social media users began speculating about whether the “photorealistic” trailer used generative AI. When Digital Trends first asked a PR representative for SuperAuthenti if the trailer or project, which is described as being “technologically innovative” and featuring unique cats for every user, uses AI, we were initially told that the studio would not be answering further questions until 2025. In the wake of speculation, a SuperAuthneti Co. spokesperson has now confirmed that no generative AI was used to “produce the video and the game.” Digital Trends also viewed a progress video showing off how the trailer was made, which did highlight underlying 3D models. This information matches what was told to both IGN and Game Developer earlier today. The spokesperson also claims that the project is “not a blockchain game” nor does it use NFTs. That became a topic of speculation after users connected SuperAuthenti co-founder Kevin Yeung to TenthPlanet, a web3 studio that was working on a blockchain game called Alien Meow in 2022, which had a similar description to Catly, according to GamesBeat . Even with that confirmation, there are still several unanswered questions around Catly . Though the studio says that AI was not used in the production of its reveal trailer, its statement does not confirm whether it was used in addition marketing assets. That includes its Steam page, which some have speculated used AI to generate its game description. It’s also unclear what Catly ‘s advertised technological innovation is and how it will be able to give each player a unique cat. Then there’s the question of how an open-world MMO will work on an Apple Watch. We’ll have to wait longer for those answers; further details will not be revealed until 2025, the spokesperson says. The final mystery lies around the newly founded studio itself, whose ownership outside of Yeung is still unknown. Digital Trends asked if TenthPlanet co-founder William Wei Chen is involved with SuperAuthenti, but the studio isn’t revealing details about its staff or connections to previous companies yet. Catly is scheduled to release in 2025 for PC, Apple Watch, and Nintendo Switch.DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 11, 2024-- Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced that Pete Denk has been named president and chief operating officer, Industrial Sector, effective January 1, 2025. Denk succeeds Paulo Ruiz, who will assume the role of president and chief executive officer following Craig Arnold’s retirement on May 31, 2025. In this role, Denk will be responsible for the company’s Aerospace, Mobility, Filtration and Golf Pride businesses. He will continue reporting to Ruiz as a member of Eaton’s senior leadership team. In a related move, Antonio Galvao will succeed Denk as president, Mobility Group, effective January 1, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211094187/en/ Pete Denk named president and chief operating officer, Industrial Sector, Eaton (Photo: Business Wire) “Pete’s strong leadership and empowering approach help fuel a passion for growth and margin expansion,” said Ruiz. “His demonstrated ability to lead large teams and deliver results in a highly dynamic environment make him ideally suited to oversee our Industrial Sector as we continue our evolution as an enterprise.” Denk joined Eaton in 2018 as president, Vehicle Group, North America before becoming president, Mobility Group, in 2023. Prior to Eaton, Denk spent nearly 20 years with Robert Bosch LLC, starting in manufacturing and operations and then serving in a variety of other roles of increasing responsibility including director, Development and Applications Engineering; vice president, Thermal Systems; and president, Electrical Drives, North America. Denk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Mechanical Engineering and fluid mechanics degree, both from Cornell University. He also holds a Master of Manufacturing Engineering degree from the University of Michigan. Galvao has been with Eaton for 38 years, most recently as president, Mobility Group and Corporate, South America. As president, Mobility Group, Galvao will continue reporting to Denk and will become a member of Eaton’s senior leadership team. He has held many quality, manufacturing and operations roles over the years including director, Passenger Car business unit, at the Light and Medium Duty Transmission facility in Mogi Mirim, Brazil and director, Operational Excellence, Light and Medium Duty Transmission division, Truck Group in Galesburg, Michigan. Ruiz continued, “Antonio is a proven leader whose decades of experience in our Mobility Group position him well for success in leading this talented team.” Galvao holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas in Brazil and a Master of Business Administration degree from Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy sources, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come. Eaton was founded in 1911 and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century. We reported revenues of $23.2 billion in 2023 and serve customers in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com . Follow us on LinkedIn . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211094187/en/ CONTACT: Camie Melton Hanily +1 (952) 240-2270 camiemmeltonhanily@eaton.com KEYWORD: OHIO EUROPE IRELAND UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY OTHER ENERGY ENGINEERING UTILITIES MANUFACTURING ENERGY MACHINERY HARDWARE DATA MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Eaton Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/11/2024 04:15 PM/DISC: 12/11/2024 04:15 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211094187/enJack Henry & Associates Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market

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Queen Camilla has welcomed special guests to Clarence House for a Christmas celebration hosted for the families of seriously ill children. Camilla , 77, who has recently returned to duties following a serious chest infection , was all smiles as the delighted children and their carers were met by Santa and helped hang decorations on the lavish Christmas tree. The special guests were invited to Clarence House via two of the royal's patronages – the Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity. READ MORE: Prince Andrew's links to Chinese 'spy' revealed in secret document Major Ollie Plunkett, the Queen's Equerry, used his sword to place baubles and other ornaments onto its branches as the children watched on. According to Hello! , Camilla asked her equerry: "Ollie, how's the swordplay going?" She then helped children Sadie Simons and Chloe Carter, both nine, place decorations on the tree, commenting; "My goodness me, you're doing brilliantly." The Queen shared a video of the celebration on the royal family's official social media channels. READ MORE: 'I love her to death': Tszyu reveals shock wedding plans "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree! 🎄❄️Continuing a cherished annual tradition, The Queen welcomed children supported by @helenanddouglashouse and @roalddahlcharity to Clarence House to help decorate the Christmas tree," the description explained. For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here . "We think they've done a wonderful job!🎶 🎅 Adding to the magic of the day, everyone was treated to some festive tunes from The Band and Bugles of The Rifles and enjoyed a delicious lunch. "Father Christmas himself even made a surprise appearance!" In the video we see the queen lead a young girl into the room to greet her equerry and view the tree. More children soon join her to decorate the tree. Footage of Christmas cookies is shown as well as festive cupcakes. By the time Santa arrived to hand out gifts the children and their carers were thoroughly enjoying the day. Earlier in the week Queen Camilla joined The Royal Voluntary Service for a festive lunch. "A fabulous festive spread! 🎄🍰Earlier today, The Queen joined lunch club diners, volunteers, staff and celebrity supporters for a @RoyalVolService 'Festive Spread'," the social media post read. READ MORE: Soap star's husband dies in tragic accident "The charity's Christmas initiative encourages volunteers to provide festive lunches to people who may be spending the festive period alone.☃️ The Royal Voluntary Service is hosting over 70 'Festive Spread' events across the country, which guests can join for a free celebration." King Charles has also been spreading festive cheer, visiting Battersea Power Station, home to the Curated Makers Christmas Market. "Founded by @KingsTrust Alumna, Megan Jones, the Christmas Market curates a selection of products from four local makers together on one market stall," the post explained. "This afternoon, The King spoke to stall holders, young entrepreneurs, local community organisations and primary schools.His Majesty also met Rita Kelly, who worked in the Power Station in the 1950s, and officially opened the restored Power Station to the public in 2022." The British royals will gather at Sandringham for their annual Christmas celebration this year, including the tradition walk to and from St Mary Magdalene Church. It is hoped the Princess of Wales will join the walk as she continues her return to duties following the completion of her cancer treatment. FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details. Mae Sot's sour trafficking recordMeet Sandra León Coto, a Highly Distinguished Chemist with Numerous Contributions to the Sustainability and Development of Costa Rica

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To lure Juan Soto, Mets created a video of his statue outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver'sClimate-threatened nations stage protest at COP29 over contentious dealDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Filip Skobalj had 19 points in UIC's 96-83 win over La Salle on Friday. Skobalj shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Flames (4-2). Jordan Mason scored 18 points, going 5 of 8 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 7 for 8 from the line. Tyem Freeman had 13 points and went 4 of 5 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range). The Explorers (4-2) were led in scoring by Deuce Jones, who finished with 21 points, four assists and two steals. Daeshon Shepherd added 15 points, two steals and two blocks for La Salle. Andres Marrero also had 15 points. UIC led 48-39 at halftime, with Skobalj racking up 13 points. UIC pulled away with a 7-0 run in the second half to extend its lead to 22 points. Ahmad Henderson II led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points for UIC. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Announces Notification of Additional Delinquency with Nasdaq for Late Filing of Form 10-Q for Period Ended September 30, 2024 Expects to Return to Normal Filing Cadence in 2025 LOS ANGELES , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley" or the "Company"), a diversified financial services company, today announced it received an additional delinquency notification letter from Nasdaq on November 20, 2024, which indicated that the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of the delayed filing of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024. The Nasdaq Listing Rule requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). This notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's securities on Nasdaq. Nasdaq has informed the Company that it must submit an update to its original plan to regain compliance with respect to the filing requirement by December 5, 2024 . If the updated plan is accepted, Nasdaq can grant an exception of up to 180 calendar dates from the due date of the initial delinquent filing for the period ended June 30, 2024 , or until February 17, 2025 , to regain compliance. The Company regrets the continued delays in its quarterly filings, which have been impacted by a confluence of significant events and transactions completed in 2024. The Company is working diligently to file the Quarterly Reports for both the second and third quarters as promptly as practical, and expects to return to a normal filing cadence in 2025. About B. Riley Financial B. Riley Financial is a diversified financial services company that delivers tailored solutions to meet the strategic, operational, and capital needs of its clients and partners. B. Riley leverages cross-platform expertise to provide clients with full service, collaborative solutions at every stage of the business life cycle. Through its affiliated subsidiaries, B. Riley provides end-to-end financial services across investment banking, institutional brokerage, private wealth and investment management, financial consulting, corporate restructuring, operations management, risk and compliance, due diligence, forensic accounting, litigation support, appraisal and valuation, auction, and liquidation services. B. Riley opportunistically invests to benefit its shareholders, and certain affiliates originate and underwrite senior secured loans for asset-rich companies. B. Riley refers to B. Riley Financial, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries or affiliates. For more information, please visit www.brileyfin.com . 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Actual future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the risks described from time to time in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the risks described in the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" (as applicable). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and the Company undertakes no duty to update this information. 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