Burnt-out hillsides on the road to Marathon in Greece. AS this year draws to a close, it is time to reflect upon the world’s climate in 2024 and to anticipate what is likely to be in store for us in 2025. The warming global climate has wreaked a vast number of disasters throughout the world this year, causing famine, crop failures, flash flooding from huge deluges of rain, coastal settlements inundated by stormy seas, wildfires, and the melting of the world’s glaciers and the calving of sea ice in Antarctica and so on. The list is endless! In early December, a huge iceberg, over twice the area of Greater London, broke off from the Antarctic sea ice and is now floating away in the southern Atlantic Ocean bypassing the island of South Georgia. Only a fortnight ago apocalyptic scenes were observed on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean island that was hit by the subtropical cyclone Chico. This island is located off the East African coast, with a population of 320,000. A third of the island’s population live in flimsy shacks with corrugated iron roofs, which were ripped off like tissue paper in wind speeds of 225kph. It is estimated that several thousand people have died with many thousands injured by flying debris. Western Europe has not escaped from batterings by severe storm-force winds in late November and earlier this month when three cyclones, in rapid succession, from the Atlantic Ocean raced over the UK. The last cyclone, Donaghh, recorded wind speeds of 315kph. Needless to say, much damage was done, with roofs damaged, flooding in coastal areas as the winds built up huge breakers, trees, and electricity power lines were brought down. I feared for the 150-year-old triple Roman tiles on the roof of my house, sited on an exposed hillside in Southwest England. These tiles were last ripped off in a severe storm in 1987, but I was lucky for the windspeeds here only reached 125kph! The five very high trees in my garden bent over to at least 20 degrees from the vertical and thankfully remained rooted. Why are such disasters more frequent? Last year saw the warmest year on record with the 1.45 degrees Celsius rise in global average temperatures since pre-industrial levels. It is suspected this year, in 2024, that the global average temperature has risen to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, making it the 12th year in succession that the temperatures have reached at least one degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, based in Reading, UK; Bologna, Italy; and Bonn, Germany have found that the global average temperature from January to November this year was 0.72 Celsius above the 1991 to 2020 average, and 0.14 Celsius above the same time in 2023. Undoubtedly the major contribution to this warming is the ever increasing greenhouse gases in our atmosphere together with an elevation caused by the recent El Nino effect. The latter creates warmth in the tropical Pacific Ocean which is transferred to the atmosphere. Across the globe, sea surface temperatures have been seen to be warmer than average leading to the northern migration of some species of tropical fish including sharks to areas in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. At present, meteorologists worldwide are studying other contributory factors, other than the previous ones mentioned, in their attempts to explain this 1.5-degree Celsius plus rise in temperature. At the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremen, Germany, meteorologists have discovered that fewer clouds in the sky led to heatwaves last year, which shot up the global temperature records in China, the Mediterranean countries, and in the USA, all of which experienced bluer skies. Satellite observations revealed fewer lower altitude clouds in the tropics and northern mid-latitudes, thus less solar heat is reflected back into space. Photo shows damaged homes in the city of Mamoudzou on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, after the cyclone Chido hit the archipelago on Dec 22, 2024. — AFP photo Wildfires Experts, from the UK Met Office and Vrije University in Brussels, Belgium, have attributed climate change directly to the amount of burnt area on the globe. The researchers considered climate, vegetation, and population density and found that there has been a decline in wildfires in the African savannah grasslands due mainly to an increase in human activity in these areas resulting in changes in land use. As these areas become more fragmented, it is more difficult for lightning caused fires in tropical storms to spread. However, it is thought that prolonged periods of drought and higher temperatures are increasing the number of fires in California, Western Siberia and in Mediterranean Europe, thus, it is highly probable that the impact of climate change on wildfires will increase significantly in the years to come. My son, living in Athens, drives to Marathon often with his family and they have observed the change of scenery due to forest fires this summer. An aerial view of a closed area near Mount Baldy trail in the Bridge Fire burn recovery zone on Dec 19, 2024, near Mount Baldy, California. – AFP photo Effects of global rise in temperature on food production Have you noticed that the price of food in all shops has increased dramatically this year? Essentially this is not due to inflation, but more to climate change and scarcity of food as an affected country must import more from overseas. In China, July this year was the hottest month for decades and there, the country faced at least 26 large scale floods, thus cutting rice harvests. Delayed monsoons this year in India caused massive crop losses, resulting in an export ban of most types of rice. In the Mediterranean countries, droughts and heatwaves caused a fall in the production of olives by 33 per cent resulting in the higher prices of olive oil on supermarket shelves. Wine production in some parts of France has declined owing to torrential rain during the grape harvesting time. Grapes are susceptible to certain types of mildew, occasioned by heat and high humidity. West African production of cocoa has fallen, through more frequent heatwaves, drought and heavy rainfall, resulting in soaring prices for a bar of chocolate. Tea and coffee prices have escalated in Europe this year owing to droughts and flooding in the main tea production areas in China, India, and Kenya, whilst the coffee countries of Vietnam and Brazil have been similarly affected. With frequent rain at harvest time this year in the UK, cereal production has fallen together with certain vegetables. When two decades ago, as a family we could buy locally-produced vegetables from shops, I now find that my vegetables are grown in such places as Morocco, Kenya, and Peru – all at high prices! Thus, I cannot escape from climate change! What has 2025 in store for us? The UK Met Office forecasts that this coming year will see a global temperature rise of between 1.29 degrees Celsius to 1.57 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period owing to the additional effect of the developing La Nina effect producing slightly cooler conditions. We should wait with bated breath to see what exactly is in store for us wherever we live in this world, for this coming year could well provide us with one of the warmest years for global average temperatures. Let us hope and pray that all countries are seeking ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through advanced technological ways. I am optimistic that this can be achieved for the benefit of us as humans and our wildlife, but it will take many years to come about. May 2025 be a better year weather-wise and climate-wise for us all!

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ signing of Blake Snell became official Saturday, adding the two-time Cy Young Award winner to front a starting rotation stocked with question marks. Snell, who will turn 32 next week, agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract that includes a $52 million signing bonus and $65 million in deferred salary. That deal was pending a physical which Snell passed. The 2018 American League Cy Young Award winner with the Tampa Bay Rays, Snell won the National League Cy Young in 2023 after going 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA for the San Diego Padres. He became a free agent last winter but stayed on the market well into March looking for a long-term deal that never materialized despite his Cy Young history. The Dodgers were involved with Snell at one point before he signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants that included an opt-out clause. He exercised that opt-out after going 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in an injury-interrupted season with the Giants. He had 145 strikeouts and just 44 walks in 104 innings. But he made just 20 starts due to two trips to the injured list with a groin injury (likely related to his late signing affecting his preparation for the season). The 20 starts were his fewest in a full season since his rookie year in 2016 (19 starts). Snell goes to the front of a rotation that includes a number of players returning from injury and/or surgery. Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to pitching after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in September 2023. But his return to the mound will be delayed by surgery on his non-throwing shoulder following the World Series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto finished the 2024 season healthy but missed three months with a rotator cuff strain. Neither he nor Ohtani will be asked to pitch on less than five days of rest and the Dodgers are planning to go with a six-man rotation in 2025. Tyler Glasnow’s 2024 season ended early with an elbow injury and his status for 2025 is uncertain. Tony Gonsolin will be returning from Tommy John surgery. Dustin May did not pitch in 2024 while recovering from his own elbow surgery and a torn esophagus. Emmet Sheehan is expected back at some point in 2025 after his Tommy John surgery. Clayton Kershaw is expected to re-sign at some point. But he underwent foot and knee surgeries in November and is not likely to be available for a full season. Walker Buehler and Jack Flaherty are free agents. The Dodgers will start the 2025 season early again with another trip to Asia. They are scheduled to open the regular season with two games against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19 in Tokyo.Happy Holidays! As we’ve done the past few years here at Smart Money , we’re going to look “forward” to the next year by looking back at what we’ve talked about this year. But before we get to that, I wanted to deliver a holiday gift to you... a special report featuring my Top 7 Stocks for 2025 that’s free to you just for being an important Smart Money follower. Each one of these stocks capitalizes on one of the powerful megatrends we talk about here. I hope you’ll check that out . And this year, we’ve talked about a technology so powerful that its existence could either herald the end of the world – or, at the very least, the world as we know it – or usher in the beginning of an unprecedented utopia. That development is artificial general intelligence, or AGI. As we’ve only just begun traveling down the path toward AGI, I’d like the revisit a past Smart Money from this year where I answered your most pressing questions. Updates will be provided as needed. This article is from August of this year, titled Answering Your Biggest AGI Questions ... Let’s jump right in... Scientists and other bright minds have put forth a few different timelines as to when they believe AGI will be developed. For example... The truth is that we really don’t know when AGI will become a part of our lives. However, the common denominator here is that the technology is developing fast... and will be upon us soon. AGI is going to impact several industries in ways many folks — including those on Wall Street — have never even considered. They are industries that I also believe everyone should consider investing their capital in right now. I’m talking about data centers, raw materials and metals, energy, software, semiconductor chips, robotics, and healthcare. As AI infiltrates the medical field, the U.S. healthcare industry is on track to grow faster than any other sector in the U.S. economy. Companies are converging with AI to bring about massive amounts of innovation in the healthcare industry. In the biotech sector, for example, AI could revolutionize the economics of drug discovery. First, it could boost the success rates of new therapies by prequalifying potential drug candidates more expertly than traditional trial-and-error processes could. Second, it could reduce the average expense and timeline of advancing these candidates through clinical trials by shortening the drug-development time frame. Today, without AI, it can take more than a decade and over $1 billion to bring a new drug to market. AI could impart a game-changing efficiency to the drug-development process, and thereby shower pharmaceutical companies, in particular, with a pixie dust of enormous prosperity. Collectively, the pharmaceutical industry seems to be banking on the pixie-dust scenario. For example, all 10 of the top holdings in the iShares Biotechnology ETF ( IBB ) are actively integrating some facet of AI into their drug-development processes. Many of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world are paying tens of billions of dollars to snap up promising biotech companies. You could call it a biotech gold rush. The volume of merger-and-acquisition deals in the global healthcare sector surged about 22% last year, according to data provider Dealogic, even though M&A activity across all industries dropped about 23%. I believe that the pharmaceutical industry, in aggregate, will reap handsome rewards from the expansion of AI in healthcare, especially as AGI continues to advance. Overall, I expect AGI to impart fantastic benefits to the healthcare industry. When I say “stealth AI,” I’m usually talking non-tech companies that will adopt and apply AI with the goal of reaping huge gains in efficiency, productivity, and profits. In many old-school industries, like shipping or travel, new AI- and AGI-enabled processes could boost efficiency and fatten profit margins. I consider industries like these to be future-proof, meaning they’re not going anywhere, despite whatever AI and AGI do. And when you put stealth AI to work inside a future-proof industry, you have the potential for both reliable and outsized gains. Artificial intelligence has added a powerful tailwind to platinum demand... a tailwind that AGI will kick in to high gear. At present, electronics and technology end-uses account for only 3% of total platinum demand. However, thanks to AI, the tech sector’s platinum consumption could grow by double digits for several years in a row. According to research from Metals Focus, a boom in demand for AI applications will create an echo boom in demand for the high-specification semiconductors and sensors that enable AI technologies to operate optimally. Much of this next-gen hardware contains platinum. As the World Platinum Investment Council explains... The performance of the myriad of miniature transistors and capacitors embedded into an integrated circuit is enhanced by the deposition of thin platinum films onto semiconductor wafers... These platinum films are created using a technology known as sputtering, where platinum particles are ejected and deposited onto a surface, creating a thin (only a few atomic or molecular layers thick) platinum layer. AI-driven platinum demand could add an additional kicker to any new bull market that emerges. The rise of AGI is also boosting demand for copper, because data centers use enormous amounts of copper for power and cooling systems. Even moderately sized data centers can require several thousand tons of the metal. All this makes copper a very attractive business to be in – for mining companies and investors alike. There were great questions, folks. As AGI develops, the future that lies ahead is not simply a continuation of what has been... it is a complete departure from anything we have ever known. So, I hope you’ve found these answers to your most pressing AGI questions helpful. In fact, we could be months, weeks, or even mere days away from achieving AGI. After that happens, we may reach a point of no return. And I’m tracking this information closely. In fact, you will hear more about my 1,000 day countdown to AGI soon after the new year. It’s a comprehensive look at the most important technological revolution of our lifetime. Finally, one last thing before I go... Regarding the Top 7 Stocks for 2025 free report I shared with you up top... sometimes knowing when buy a stock is just as important as knowing which stock to buy. And my colleagues at TradeSmith have developed a new way potentially double your money, by foreseeing the biggest jumps on 5,000 stocks, to the day , with 83% back-tested accuracy. 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As Marvel Contender continues to attract millions of players and garner critical acclaim, it serves as a shining example of the potential for collaboration between entertainment giants to produce groundbreaking and innovative gaming content. The success of the game not only reinforces the enduring popularity of the Marvel brand but also demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in driving growth and success in the gaming market.

CLEMSON, S.C. -- South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has no doubt about where his surging, 16th-ranked Gamecocks belong in the postseason -- chasing a national championship. "It's hard for me to say we're not one of the 12 best teams in the country," a giddy Beamer said Saturday after watching his team pull off another late miracle, courtesy of quarterback LaNorris Sellers , to defeat No. 12 Clemson 17-14. Sellers scored his second touchdown, this one from 20 yards out with 1:08 to play, for South Carolina's sixth straight victory, four of them in that run coming over ranked opponents. Are you paying attention, College Football Playoff selectors? "If the committee's job is to pick the 12 best teams, you tell me," Beamer said. It would be hard to pick against the Gamecocks (9-3, 5-3 SEC; No. 15 CFP) with Sellers, a confident, poised freshman, playing as well as he is. He finished with 166 yards rushing and 164 yards passing. Editor's Picks Saturday Shocker: Michigan shocks No. 2 Ohio State to lead top 2024 upsets 1h ESPN Staff Two games ago, he set career bests with 353 yards passing and five TD throws in twice rallying the Gamecocks from fourth-quarter deficits to defeat Missouri 34-30. This time, Sellers shrugged off his interception near Clemson's goal with less than 11 minutes left to lead his team to a field goal and then his game winner. Sellers spun away from defender Peter Woods in the backfield, broke through the line and cut left to reach the end zone. Sellers hears defenders get angry when they get their hands on but can't bring down the speedy, 6-foot-3 passer in his first year since taking over for Spencer Rattler. How does he do it? "I don't really know," Sellers said. Beamer had an answer to that one, too. "He's a competitor, he's a warrior," Beamer said. "He doesn't get too high or too low. He's out there having fun." The Gamecocks hope to have more fun in a week or so, confident they'll hear their name called among the expanded field of 12 that will play for a national crown. They know, too, they'll have Sellers leading the way. "He's a magician, man," Gamecocks linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr . said. "LeMagic, LeComeback, whatever you want to call him." Clemson (9-3, 7-1 ACC, No. 12) had a final chance and drove to the South Carolina 18 with 16 seconds left -- well within reach of a tying field goal -- when Cade Klubnik was intercepted by Knight to end things. The Gamecocks were 3-3 after losing at Alabama in mid-October and then pulled off their longest winning streak since 2012. The Tigers also were hoping to play their way into the CFP's 12-team field. But their offense had too many costly mistakes and their defense could not corral Sellers. "He's a great player and made great players," Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter said. Still, there could be postseason hope for Clemson, which will cross its fingers and pray Syracuse can pull off an upset over No. 8 Miami later Saturday that would get the Tigers into the Atlantic Coast Conference title game next week against SMU. Both teams came in on highs with the Tigers having won three straight and the Gamecocks five in a row, including three consecutive over ranked opponents Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Missouri. But neither team found its offensive rhythm in the opening half. Sellers was sacked by T.J. Parker and turned the ball over as Parker recovered with South Carolina inside the Clemson 20. The Tigers drove to the South Carolina 11 and turned down a chip-shot field goal to go for it on fourth-and-1. But Mafah was stopped way short by Jalon Kilgore and Knight. Klubnik had scoring runs of 13 and 18 yards for the Tigers. The Associated Press contributed to this sport.One of the most exciting features of the Pureblood Hongmeng WeChat App is its integration with the Hongmeng OS, a next-generation operating system developed by Pureblood. This integration ensures smooth performance and optimal compatibility, making the app run seamlessly on a variety of devices. Users can expect a fast and responsive experience, with enhanced security measures to protect their privacy and data.

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MECHANICSBURG — Bishop Guilfoyle defeated Port Allegany, 41-22 in the PIAA Class 1A final at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field on Thursday. Tied 14-14 late in the third quarter, defense powered the Marauders the rest of the way while their offense cooked for 27 straight points to go the distance. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter Taurean Consiglio led the way for Bishop Guilfoyle with 15 rushes for 160 yards and four touchdowns. Hamilton Gates took seven carries for 101 yards and a touchdown. Braden Reilly intercepted a pass and pulled down a 27-yard touchdown. Chase Kissell recovered a fumble as well. Aiden Bliss, who entered the game with 3,180 rushing yards, 57 total touchdowns and 22 two-point conversions, ranked fourth nationally in scoring. He amassed 249 yards and three touchdowns on 47 totes to end his junior season. You can watch video highlights of the game below. Thanks for visiting PennLive. Quality local journalism has never been more important. We need your support. Not a subscriber yet? Please consider supporting our work. – Follow Evan Wheaton on X/Twitter @EvanWheaton ©2024 Advance Local Media LLC. Visit pennlive.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Algert Global LLC cut its position in shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ARWR – Free Report ) by 8.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 36,986 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after selling 3,480 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals were worth $716,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $9,976,000. Avoro Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by 3.9% during the second quarter. Avoro Capital Advisors LLC now owns 8,888,888 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $231,022,000 after buying an additional 333,333 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its holdings in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by 232.5% in the 3rd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 293,083 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $5,677,000 after buying an additional 204,933 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by 61.9% in the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 529,251 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $13,755,000 after buying an additional 202,280 shares in the last quarter. Finally, abrdn plc raised its stake in shares of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals by 61.3% in the 3rd quarter. abrdn plc now owns 401,146 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $7,770,000 after buying an additional 152,476 shares in the last quarter. 62.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Trading Down 0.5 % Shares of NASDAQ ARWR opened at $26.03 on Friday. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a 1-year low of $17.05 and a 1-year high of $39.83. The company has a 50-day moving average of $20.05 and a two-hundred day moving average of $23.20. The company has a market cap of $3.24 billion, a PE ratio of -5.19 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a current ratio of 6.74, a quick ratio of 4.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06. Analyst Ratings Changes Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on ARWR Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Profile ( Free Report ) Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc develops medicines for the treatment of intractable diseases in the United States. The company's products in pipeline includes Plozasiran, which is in Phase 2b and one Phase 3 clinical trial to treat hypertriglyceridemia, mixed dyslipidemia, and chylomicronemia syndrome; Zodasiran that is in Phase 2b clinical trial for the treatment of dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia; ARO-PNPLA3, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; ARO-RAGE that is in Phase 1/2a clinical trial to treat inflammatory pulmonary conditions; and ARO-MUC5AC, which is in Phase 1/2a clinical trial to treat muco-obstructive pulmonary diseases. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ARWR? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ARWR – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Midfielders:ELAN LEGAL DEADLINE: Elanco Animal Health Class Action Deadline is Approaching – Contact BFA Law if You Suffered Losses (NYSE:ELAN)Embiid scores 31 in triumphant NBA return for 76ers

LION ELECTRIC REACHES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT IN RESPECT OF THE SALE OF INNOVATION CENTER LOCATED IN MIRABEL, QUÉBECAs the transfer window approaches and rumors swirl, all eyes will be on Old Trafford to see how this saga unfolds. One thing is certain: the winds of change are blowing, and Manchester United is preparing to embrace a new chapter in their storied history. Whether Pogba stays or goes, the club's commitment to excellence and ambition remains unwavering, as they strive to reclaim their rightful place at the summit of English football., the son of icon , turned heads during a courtside appearance at the vs. game on Wednesday night. Accompanying him was Instagram model , sparking conversations about their growing connection. and appeared to enjoy the lively atmosphere at the as they cheered on the . Both showcased a casual yet fashionable vibe, with donning a sporty outfit and Nara opting for a sleek, modern look that drew admiration from fans. The duo's appearance fueled speculation about their relationship, as they seemed comfortable and close during the game. , a rising model known for her vibrant Instagram presence, added a touch of glamour to the event, complementing relaxed demeanor. Social Media Reacts Photos of the pair quickly circulated online, with fans buzzing about the potential romance. While is no stranger to the public eye, this marked one of his first prominent appearances with . " and make a great pair," a fan tweeted after spotting them courtside. has built a reputation for her stunning modeling portfolio and engaging social media presence, making her an ideal companion for , who frequently attracts attention as part of the legacy. Bulls Struggle as Celtics Dominate While and Nara enjoyed their time on the sidelines, the had a challenging night on the court. The secured a commanding 124-104 victory, with star player leading the charge with 35 points. Despite the team's struggles, the atmosphere remained electric, thanks to the high-profile attendees and the competitive spirit of the game. New Romance in the Spotlight As continues to step out with fans are eager to see where their relationship might lead. The combination of legacy and growing fame has made them one of the most intriguing duos in the sports and entertainment worlds. Their courtside appearance was more than just a night out it was a statement, proving that and are ready to embrace the spotlight together.The phenomenon of fans spending significant sums of money to attend concerts and events is not a new one, but the scale at which Taylor Swift's fans are opening their wallets is truly remarkable. From teenagers saving up their allowance money to dedicated fans splurging on VIP packages, the diverse range of fans contributing to the economic windfall is a testament to Swift's universal appeal. With each tour stop attracting tens of thousands of fans, the cumulative impact on local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues is immense.

Li Chunlai, a renowned planetary scientist, has been recognized for his pioneering work in the study of Mars and other celestial bodies. As a leading figure in the field of planetary exploration, Li Chunlai has played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the Red Planet and its potential for supporting life. His research on the geological history of Mars and the presence of water on the planet has opened up new avenues for exploration and discovery.With the year-end holidays fast approaching, the "Double 12" shopping festival presents a golden opportunity for both consumers and retailers alike. For consumers, it is a chance to score great deals on a wide range of products and get a head start on their holiday shopping. For retailers, it is an opportunity to boost sales, clear out inventory, and end the year on a high note.