Winter

TEGNA Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Since our third quarter earnings release on November 7, 2023, TEGNA has renewed multiple comprehensive retransmission consent agreements representing approximately 30 percent of our traditional subscribers.
  • 1 In analyzing fourth quarter 2023 results, investors should be reminded that TEGNA’s odd-to-even year results are negatively impacted by the absence of even-year political revenues.
  • Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was down 28 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 reflecting lower high-margin AMS and political revenue and higher programming expenses.

Big Blue Marble Academy Encourages Outdoor Winter Play, Highlighting Benefits and Activity Ideas for Healthy Development

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Friday, February 23, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter continues, Big Blue Marble Academy urges parents to embrace the great outdoors with their preschool-aged children, emphasizing the numerous benefits of outdoor play during the colder months. Donna Whittaker, Vice President of Curriculum and Education for Big Blue Marble Academy, shares insights into the advantages of winter play and offers exciting activity ideas to inspire families to venture outside.

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  • Donna Whittaker, Vice President of Curriculum and Education for Big Blue Marble Academy, shares insights into the advantages of winter play and offers exciting activity ideas to inspire families to venture outside.
  • "Outdoor play in winter not only provides children with physical exercise but also fosters creativity, resilience, and a connection with nature," shares Whittaker.
  • "At Big Blue Marble Academy, we recognize the importance of outdoor exploration in all seasons, and we encourage parents to embrace the wonders of winter with their little ones."
  • Here are some benefits of outdoor winter play for preschoolers, as highlighted by Big Blue Marble Academy:
    Physical Health and Development: Winter play activities such as sledding, rainy day hikes, and splashing in puddles promote gross motor skills, balance, and coordination.

National Press Club Statement On Two Year Anniversary in Yuyu Dong Case

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

"Two years ago today, the day after the Winter Olympics ended in Beijing, journalist Yuyu Dong was arrested while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat in a public restaurant. Since then, the world – including his family -- has not seen or heard from him. Yuyu is well known in the U.S. where he was a Nieman fellow at Harvard and in Japan where he held fellowships and teaching positions. There is nothing illegal about these activities, which were fully approved by the Chinese government.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the two-year anniversary of the detention of journalist Yuyu Dong by China.
  • "Two years ago today, the day after the Winter Olympics ended in Beijing, journalist Yuyu Dong was arrested while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat in a public restaurant.
  • Yuyu is well known in the U.S. where he was a Nieman fellow at Harvard and in Japan where he held fellowships and teaching positions.
  • If there is evidence against Mr. Dong it should be presented in court, which would lead to a verdict.

Squaremouth Reveals Top Travel Tips for Weathering Winter Storms

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Monday, January 29, 2024

So far in 2024, winter storms have resulted in ground stops at major airports across the country, leading to thousands of delays and cancellations.

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  • So far in 2024, winter storms have resulted in ground stops at major airports across the country, leading to thousands of delays and cancellations.
  • With more winter storms likely to have a significant impact on travel, Squaremouth , the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, offers tips to travelers with upcoming getaways.
  • Allow Extra Travel Time: Account for extra time to get to the airport amid winter weather.
  • Save Emergency Contacts: Whether it's local emergency services or your travel insurance provider's 24 Hour Assistance Service line, know who to call if a winter disaster strikes.

Monster Energy Athletes Sweep the Podium, Claim Gold Medals and Make History on Day 1 of X Games Aspen 2024

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

ASPEN, Colorado, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The energy is off the charts for the biggest showcase in winter action sports! Monster Energy congratulates its team of Freeski and snowboard athletes on a full podium sweep in Men's Ski Big Air, dominant gold medal victories, and never-been-landed tricks on the first day of X Games Aspen 2024.

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  • Monster Energy congratulates its team of Freeski and snowboard athletes on a full podium sweep in Men's Ski Big Air, dominant gold medal victories, and never-been-landed tricks on the first day of X Games Aspen 2024.
  • In her second performance at X Games, Brookes found herself facing an international field featuring multiple X Games gold medalists and Olympic medalists.
  • I honestly… I can't believe it," said an emotional Mia Brookes upon winning Women's Snowboard Slopestyle at X Games Aspen 2024.
  • Podmilsak now owns one X Games medal after taking the win at X Games Aspen 2024 in his second X Games appearance.

Sunrise and Stöckli present the limited-edition Levada skis – a third of the sales proceeds will go towards youth development

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Together, Sunrise and Stöckli are presenting the ultra-limited edition «Levada skis», inspired by the Levada design of the Swiss ski athletes’ racing suit.

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  • Together, Sunrise and Stöckli are presenting the ultra-limited edition «Levada skis», inspired by the Levada design of the Swiss ski athletes’ racing suit.
  • Only 64 pairs (to match the 64 podium finishes in the 2022/2023 winter-sports season) of the exclusive Levada skis are available.
  • The skis are priced at CHF 1,499.‒, and for each pair sold, Sunrise and Stöckli are supporting young skiers with a grant of CHF 500.
  • Sunrise, the main sponsor of Swiss-Ski, and Stöckli, the largest Swiss producer of skiing equipment, present the exclusive Levada skis, inspired by the Levada design of the Swiss ski athletes’ racing suit.

Monster Energy's UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Team USA Snowboarder and Triple-Threat Extraordinaire Judd Henkes

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CORONA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How about a pro snowboarder who could also be a sponsored surfer? Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.

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  • Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.
  • Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.
  • Visit the landing page to access Episode 326 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney featuring Team USA snowboarder Judd Henkes .
  • The UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Podcast is here to celebrate the personalities behind the Monster Energy lifestyle.

From sunbeam to supercharge: Exploring China's breakthroughs in clean energy

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Friday, December 1, 2023

BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn about China's breakthroughs in clean energy:

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn about China's breakthroughs in clean energy:
    Hi, I'm Jason.
  • Come with me to the clean energy section of the China Int'l Supply Chain Expo.
  • It effectively connects Zhangjiakou's abundant wind and solar resources with Beijing's energy needs, ensuring 100% clean energy for all Beijing Winter Olympics venues.
  • Beyond what we've just witnessed, the clean energy section offers an immerse of experience of the clean power of wind, hydro, biomass and hydrogen energy.

National Press Club Leaders Call On USG To Raise Case of Yuyu Dong During Xi Visit

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Monday, November 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the opportunity to raise the case of journalist Yuyu Dong during the visit by President Xi Jinping to San Francisco Nov. 15.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the opportunity to raise the case of journalist Yuyu Dong during the visit by President Xi Jinping to San Francisco Nov. 15.
  • "We wish the USG had also raised the cases of Chinese journalists – including Yuyu Dong and Jimmie Lai.
  • Mr Dong is an editor and columnist for one of China's leading newspapers and a Nieman Fellow from Harvard.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.

Taicang Alps Resort Officially Opens, Creating A New Landmark for Ice and Snow Themed Urban Vacation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Located in Taicang, Suzhou, adjacent to Taicangnan Station and Shanghai Jiading District, the resort is only an hour's drive from Shanghai's urban area.

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  • Located in Taicang, Suzhou, adjacent to Taicangnan Station and Shanghai Jiading District, the resort is only an hour's drive from Shanghai's urban area.
  • It includes six major themed experience areas: Alps Snow Live Ski Resort, Alps Snow Live Ice and Snow Park, Club Med Urban Oasis Taicang Resort, Alps Times, Alps Camp, and Alps Cosmos, creating an international, high-quality, immersive one-stop urban vacation experience.
  • Alps Snow World includes two main experience zones: the ski resort and the ice and snow park, with a total construction area of 91,000 square meters.
  • The Second Urban Oasis Sets Sail, Further Cementing Leadership in the Global Ice and Snow Vacation Industry
    The Club Med Urban Oasis Taicang Resort is Club Med's first indoor snow resort in China, and it is the brand's second urban resort globally, following the Nanjing Xianlin Resort opened last month.