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Platform economy prioritizedAdani Group chairman and billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani on Saturday, November 30, broke his silence on the US indictment against the conglomerate and dismissed the allegations saying “every attack makes us stronger, every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group”. Addressing the 51st Gem and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, the Adani Group chairperson said,"As most of you would have read less than 2 weeks back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practises at Adani Green Energy. This is not the first time we have faced such challenges. What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone." “Despite a lot of the vested reporting, no one from the Adani side has been charged with any violation of the FCPA or any conspiracy to obstruct justice. In today's world, negativity spreads faster than facts. As we work through the legal process, I want to reconfirm our absolute commitment to world-class regulatory compliance,” Adani was quoted by ANI as saying. #WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan: Addressing 51st Gem & Jewellery Awards, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani says, "...As most of you would have read less than 2 weeks back, we faced a set of allegations from the US about compliance practises at Adani Green Energy. This is not the first... pic.twitter.com/LWGT0tDiBC READ MORE: Bengaluru Weather: IMD Puts City On Yellow Alert, Heavy Rain In 8 Karnataka Districts From Dec 1-3 | Forecast US Allegations Against Gautam Adani A US court has indicted Indian businessman Gautam Adani and seven others, including his nephew Sagar and three executives, on charges of fraud and bribery. The case involves a deal between Adani Green Energy and a US firm to sell 12 gigawatts of solar power to various states. These charges were announced on the same day the company was set to launch a green bond in the US. However, the Adani subsidiary later cancelled the sale. The business conglomerate in a statement called the allegations “baseless”. "The allegations made by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission against directors of Adani Green are baseless and denied," the group said in a statement. READ MORE: ‘Attempt To Burn Him Alive’: AAP Claims Kejriwal Attacked With Spirit During Padyatra In Delhi Charges against Adani have fuelled an ardent political debate in India, with Opposition parties attacking the government. Many leaders sought PM Modi’s intervention, asserting that the businessman’s act had brought ‘disrepute’ to the nation. The Narendra Modi government said that bribery allegations against Gautam Adani is a legal issue between private firms and the US Department of Justice. "We see this as a legal matter involving private firms and individuals and the US Department of Justice. Obviously, there are established procedures and legal avenues in such cases, which we believe would be followed. The government of India was not informed in advance on the issue. We have not had any conversation with the US government on it," ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday.

Detallan red de gastos e influencia de Arabia Saudí antes de ser elegido sede del Mundial 2034HAVANA, Cuba – The Trump-Rubio duo has shaken the Cuban regime to its core. They were overly confident that Kamala Harris would replace the barely-feared Joe Biden in the White House, bringing a few more years of that silly game of the “unblocked blockade.” A relaxation of sanctions, sprinkled with excessive niceties, has allowed the communists to reap massive benefits, as the ambiguities, loopholes, and cracks in the embargo have undoubtedly been the biggest boon for those who don’t need to produce anything because they’ve grown accustomed to living off scams, handouts, extortion, corruption, and double standards. Now, as dreaming does indeed cost dearly, they have awakened in the midst of what could be the worst political scenario for those who have designed a “socialist economy” built on mass emigration, remittances, and over a hundred offshore companies—many of them based in the United States—focused on imports to the island, online sales, and parcel delivery. Above all, however, these companies operate as a silent influence network, always ready to act on the “combat order.” Cubapack: GAESA’s MIPYME Operating in Miami This setup, more political than economic, was designed by Cuban intelligence with the dual purpose of generating money while also cultivating pro-dictatorship allies among American businessmen, politicians, academics, and intellectuals. But this scheme could now be at risk of collapse—or at least dispersion or neutralization—if someone like Marco Rubio, an expert on Cuban affairs who will soon have the power to make more effective decisions, places it squarely in his line of vision as a critical target to provoke the implosion of Castroism, which grows weaker every day due to internal power struggles born from systemic corruption. Confident in the power of its repressive apparatus, Castroism is increasingly convinced that neither an internal rebellion, no matter how strong, nor pressure from opposition groups (inside or outside the country) will be able to topple it—so long as no one cuts the umbilical cord stretching from Miami to Havana, carrying everything the dictatorship needs to sustain and strengthen itself. With the election of the current Florida senator to his new position, there are growing opportunities for U.S. policy toward Cuba to focus objectively on the regime’s neuralgic points and finally break out of the prolonged standstill that has allowed the regime not only to profit from what should be bleeding it dry but also to ideologically infiltrate the U.S. political system. This includes attempts to influence elections on one hand and to compromise national security on the other. This is even more alarming considering that in the last 10 years, Castroism has worked to solidify itself as the main unconditional ally of Russia and China—a reality the Biden administration has downplayed, despite the fact that this cooperation has extended into the military domain. This includes submarines and fleets docked in Havana Bay, troop exchanges, Cuban military training in Moscow, weapons and combat equipment upgrades, and, most critically, the establishment of military support protocols in case of social unrest or armed conflicts. Not since the so-called “October Crisis” or “Missile Crisis” of the 1960s has the United States faced such a dangerous situation regarding Cuba’s alliance with Russia. And never before has Washington’s response to what is indisputably a direct threat been so tolerant—not to say “weak.” The administration has ignored what are not speculations but facts, openly reported by official Russian and Cuban media, as well as additional undisclosed details that can be easily verified through the frequency and level of exchanges, the composition of delegations, and the high-ranking military officials leading them. Marco Rubio and the Key to Castroism’s Implosion Marco Rubio, as the head of U.S. diplomacy and a knowledgeable expert on these dangers, as well as on the role played in favor of the dictatorship by Cuban regime influence groups in Florida—led by those “businessmen” who have thrived on the cracks in the “embargo” (and by a large portion of the recently arrived “renewed” immigrants who have taken advantage of a migration policy that does not distinguish between repressors and refugees)—will soon hold the key to triggering the mechanism for implosion. He will also have the power to put a stop to what is not just a silent invasion but a guerrilla war that began long ago—perhaps when OFAC first issued a license in favor of any frontman. ARTÍCULO DE OPINIÓN Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quien las emite y no necesariamente representan la opinión de CubaNet . Sigue nuestro canal de WhatsApp . 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UConn announced a two-year contract extension for head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday, just before the team took the field for the Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Mora’s contract extension will run through 2028 and will pay him $10 million through the remaining four years, with the opportunity to earn more in incentives. The 63-year-old coach is set to make $1.7 million next season, $1.9 million in 2026 and $2.3 and $2.4 million in 2027 and 2028, respectively. UConn then went out and thrashed North Carolina, 27-14, in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicated. “I am forever grateful. I’m grateful to (athletic director) David (Benedict) and (school president) Radenka (Maric) and the Board of Trustees, but this is about what the (UConn players) did today,” Mora said when asked about the extension in the postgame press conference. In a statement released by UConn ahead of the game, Mora said: “I’d like to thank David Benedict, Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program. When I first got here, I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do. The commitment and dedication from the university and the athletic department has me excited about the future for our football team.” “Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience, energy and leadership he has done just that,” UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a statement. “He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history, building a momentum to keep this program moving forward. I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead.” Mora is coming off one of the most successful seasons in UConn football history, having led the team to an 8-4 record and an appearance in the Fenway Bowl. It’s the Huskies’ second bowl appearance in three years. UConn’s eight wins is the most for the program since 2010, and the Huskies had their first winning season since that year, too. A win Saturday would give UConn nine wins for just the third time in program history, with the last two such seasons coming in 2003 and 2007. UConn quarterbacks coach Brad Robbins is heading to Tulsa as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, according to a report from CBS Sports. Robbins was part of a coaching staff that helped the offense produce its most prolific attack since the 2009 season and fifth-most in program history (32.3 points per game). Robbins worked at FCS Tennessee Tech and Division II North Greenville before joining Jim Mora’s staff in spring 2023. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals, Palestinians say DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals. The announcement on Saturday came after health officials said Israeli troops stormed the hospital on Friday and forced many staff and patients outside and told them to strip in winter weather. Israel’s army didn’t respond to questions about the hospital director. It denied it had entered or set fire to the complex but acknowledged it had ordered people outside. It said it was conducting operations against Hamas in the area. The military repeated claims that Hamas militants operate inside Kamal Adwan Hospital, which officials there have denied. Israeli airstrikes hit a Yemen airport as a jet with hundreds onboard was landing, UN official says UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. humanitarian official in Yemen says Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing this week. He says a U.N. delegation led by the head of the World Health Organization was waiting to leave on Thursday as two Israeli airstrikes hit the airport in the capital of Sanaa. Julien Harneis told U.N. reporters on Friday that the most frightening thing about the airstrikes wasn’t the effect on him and about 15 others in the VIP lounge at the international airport. Rather, it was the destruction of the airport control tower as a Yemenia Airways plane was taxiing in after touching down. Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk. Some want to stay in the region at all costs. Others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that commanders are unable to evacuate their dead. Lags in communication and poorly timed operations have cost lives and commanders say they have little way to counterattack. The overstretched Ukrainians have lost more then 40% of the territory they won in the lightning incursion that seized much of Kursk in August. US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. It's part of a push by the Biden administration to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. Officials say the large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155 mm- and 105 mm artillery rounds. The officials say they expect the announcement will be made on Monday. They spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The California Lottery said the winning ticket was sold at Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas) on Rhonda Rd. in Cottonwood. The winning ticket matched the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and the gold Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner or winners was not immediately known. The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever for Mega Millions. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks.KBC Group NV Boosts Position in John Bean Technologies Co. (NYSE:JBT)CIBC Asset Management Inc purchased a new stake in Revolution Medicines, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RVMD – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 4,767 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $216,000. A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in shares of Revolution Medicines by 55.8% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 620 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 222 shares during the last quarter. Values First Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Revolution Medicines during the 3rd quarter worth $93,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Revolution Medicines by 10.5% during the second quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 3,378 shares of the company’s stock worth $131,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the last quarter. KBC Group NV grew its position in shares of Revolution Medicines by 12.9% in the third quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 3,221 shares of the company’s stock valued at $146,000 after purchasing an additional 368 shares during the period. Finally, Natixis acquired a new position in Revolution Medicines in the first quarter valued at $196,000. 94.34% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have commented on RVMD shares. HC Wainwright lifted their price target on Revolution Medicines from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $59.00 target price on shares of Revolution Medicines in a report on Thursday, August 8th. Guggenheim increased their price target on shares of Revolution Medicines from $72.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Revolution Medicines from $54.00 to $63.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Oppenheimer increased their target price on Revolution Medicines from $55.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, October 28th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $61.00. Insider Activity In other news, insider Mark A. Goldsmith sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.93, for a total transaction of $449,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 300,170 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,486,638.10. This represents a 3.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, Director Barbara Weber sold 5,200 shares of Revolution Medicines stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.02, for a total transaction of $249,704.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 13,065 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $627,381.30. This trade represents a 28.47 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 127,866 shares of company stock worth $6,355,624 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 8.00% of the company’s stock. Revolution Medicines Stock Performance Revolution Medicines stock opened at $56.75 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.55 billion, a PE ratio of -15.81 and a beta of 1.40. Revolution Medicines, Inc. has a one year low of $20.98 and a one year high of $62.40. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $50.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $44.54. Revolution Medicines ( NASDAQ:RVMD – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.94) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.89) by ($0.05). During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.99) EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Revolution Medicines, Inc. will post -3.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About Revolution Medicines ( Free Report ) Revolution Medicines, Inc, a clinical-stage precision oncology company, develops novel targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s research and development pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to be used as monotherapy in combination with other RAS(ON) inhibitors and/or in combination with RAS companion inhibitors or other therapeutic agents, and RAS companion inhibitors for combination treatment strategies. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding RVMD? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Revolution Medicines, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RVMD – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Revolution Medicines Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Revolution Medicines and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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A late power-play goal by Kaapo Kakko lifted the New York Rangers to their first win in six games, as they beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a matinee on Saturday. With the score tied 3-3, Canadiens forward Kirby Dach took an ill-advised high-sticking double-minor, cutting Mika Zibanejad deep in the Rangers zone. With time winding down, a falling/tripped up Joel Armia and Jake Evans couldn’t get the puck out, enabling the Rangers to capitalize. Rangers forward Will Cuylle , who facilitated Armia’s fall to the ice, eventually ended up with the puck on his stick. He then delivered a nifty backhand feed to Kakko, who slid it past Samuel Montembeault for the 4-3 game-winning goal at 19:36. It was something of a redemption story for Cuylle. He had been unable to get the puck out of his own zone on Nick Suzuki’s game-tying goal 5:30 earlier. Defenseman Lane Hutson kept it in, giving and going with Cole Caufield , who found Suzuki for the tip-in past Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick. Caufield had scored 10 minutes earlier to pull the Canadiens within one, after they had fallen behind 3-1, late goals in each frame and an underwhelming penalty kill that allowed three overall, ultimately doing the now 8-12-3 Habs in. With the score tied 1-1, Vincent Trocheck deflected in an Alexis Lafreniere shot with just four seconds left in the first. Zibanejad also scored with less than three minutes to go in the second, before the Canadiens attempted to earn their first point(s) of the season after trailing after two periods in a game. They are no 0-10-0 under those circumstances, with one such game, a 7-2 defeat, coming Oct. 22 against the Rangers . Considering the magnitude of that loss, there were positives the Canadiens could take away from this defeat. They kept things close, nearly completed an impressive comeback and actually held a late lead in shots on goal against an initial Stanley Cup contender, despite being near the bottom of the league in terms of expected goals percentage for (45.15%, ranked 29th, per MoneyPuck.com ). As a result of the Dach penalty and the Rangers ending up with a late power play though, shots ended up at 28 apiece. For their part, the Rangers got back into the win column . They had last won Nov. 19, 4-3 against the Vancouver Canucks . Both Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil returned to the lineup after extended absences. Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson also returned after missing two games. His delay-of-game penalty led to a two-man advantage for the Rangers, leading to Artemi Panarin’s game-opening goal. Matheson got that one back later in the frame, setting the stage for all the late-goal and uncompleted-comeback theatrics that ensued. The 13-9-1 Rangers next play on Monday, Dec. 2, hosting the New Jersey Devils. The Canadiens visit the Boston Bruins tomorrow in another matinee before returning home to face the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission.

TransMedics Appoints Gerardo Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer and Provides Updated 2024 Financial OutlookNoneClimate change is drastically impacting the world around us, including the way people travel and the destinations themselves. “Green Travel” is a seven-part series delving into how climate change is transforming the landscape of travel. WASATCH RANGE, Utah ― Solitude Mountain Resort was just getting open with a handful of trails groomed and lifts spinning in early December. Nearby, on the back side of the Wasatch Range, Park City Mountain also had a limited amount of skiable terrain, but was working to get more open. Utahns insisted that the conditions were relatively awful, but anyone used to skiing or riding on the East Coast would feel like it was the middle of their season. Daytime highs above freezing at the mountain bases weren’t helping the season get off the ground though, and the warm, sunny weather hinted at the long-term struggles ski resorts face as the climate changes and winters continue to heat up in many places. But skiers and snowboarders shouldn’t trade in their lift tickets for beach passes just yet. Hawaii's beaches are disappearing: The uncertain future of Oahu's iconic Waikiki The ski industry is making investments on a global scale to ensure their operations become more sustainable and to keep people on the snow longer every year, despite the weather’s unpredictability. Over the course of nearly a week in Utah in early December, USA TODAY got a first-hand look at how two mountains are responding to climate change. Their efforts reflect broader trends in the industry, and while ski resorts will certainly have to adapt to a changing climate, new technologies and best practices shared between mountain operators provide plenty of hope that snow sports aren’t going extinct any time soon. Have you tried snuba? This cruise line's private island offers a unique experience Black diamond trends Black diamond markings on the mountain usually denote difficult terrain, and it’s inarguable that climate change is complicating things for ski resorts. “We’ve seen increases in temperature, which leads to all sorts of events that impact snowpack,” Lee Parton, an assistant professor of economics and an environmental economist at Boise State University, told USA TODAY. “People respond with where they book, and where they choose to go is sensitive to how much snow resorts are getting.” Parton is also a member of the Science Alliance at Protect Our Winters , an advocacy group that focuses on how climate change is affecting the outdoors industry. The group is cleareyed that severe climate change is likely to curtail how much people can participate in life outdoors, particularly in snow sports. At Solitude, slopes maintenance manager Todd Dohman said the early season is when the effects of climate change are most noticeable. That’s when the mountain relies most heavily on artificial snowmaking, which only works if the temperature cooperates. “Snowmaking is crucial for the early season,” Dohman told USA TODAY during a morning grooming run. Without a solid base of snow, trails can’t get groomed and may not have sufficient surface coverage to open. What’s happening to Alaska’s glaciers and how it could impact your trip But the mountains can’t make snow if temperatures aren’t cold enough, and natural snow has only been falling in large quantities later in the season in recent years at many resorts, according Andria Huskinson, communication and public relations manager at Solitude. Especially at mountains that rely on older generations of snowmaking machines, there may only be a few hours overnight to put down artificial powder, which limits how quickly more terrain can be opened. Dohman said recent weather trends in the Wasatch Range have meant that colder temperatures often don’t arrive at Solitude until later in the season, which can lead to a long runway to getting the mountain fully open. Mountain towns are still pretty reliant on snow sport tourism overall, but many are adapting by adding off-season activities as well. Both Solitude and Park City have worked on building out their moutain biking and hiking infrastructure, and many ski resorts also run robust summer programs including concerts, festivals, conferences and other outdoor activities. Tourist taxes: Many destinations are raising tourist taxes, but are they accomplishing their goal? How snowmaking and grooming tech are extending ski seasons Artificial snowmaking is increasingly going to be the lynchpin of the ski industry as winters get warmer in many places. “With climate change, we’re getting less and less snow,” Chad Avery, a snowmaking manager at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, told USA TODAY. For decades, snowmaking was relatively uncommon at western ski resorts. It grew in popularity at East Coast resorts first, where more variable winter weather meant mountains couldn’t rely on natural snowfall to stay open all season. But snow isn’t falling as reliably anywhere anymore, especially early in the winter, and mountains around the world are investing heavily in snowmaking to keep their seasons going. “It’s going to lead to a ‘winners and losers’ scenario particularly related to snow sports,” Parton said. “People substitute across resorts and they’re going to go where the snow is.” Higher elevation resorts and those in areas with steady colder temperatures throughout the winter are likely to struggle less as the climate changes. Park City Mountain, with a relatively low base elevation compared to many other mountains in the American West, invested millions in new snowmaking machines for this season, and Avery said he’s already noticing a difference. “The new guns are amazing,” he said. They’re more energy- and water-efficient than the previous generation of snowmaking machines, and sensors let the team automate much of the process to turn them on and off, meaning they can maximize even limited windows when the conditions are right to make snow. At Solitude, which still currently relies more heavily on older snowmaking technology compared to Park City Mountain, the snowmaking guns were largely shut off during the day, while at Park City they were able to run even in the afternoon in areas of the mountain where temperatures were cold enough. Solitude has plans to upgrade its snowmaking machines in the near future, according to Huskinson. New snowmaking machines are more energy- and water-efficient than their predecessors and are technologically optimized with built in sensors to take advantage of favorable weather conditions whenever they strike. The upshot is that more advanced snowmaking technology and fine-tuned grooming practices are allowing resorts to stay open later into the spring once they have a decent base of powder down. Huskinson said Solitude has been able to open earlier and stay open later into the year as it increased its snowmaking capabilities. She said the mountain also often receives more natural snowfall than some other resorts in the area. Once the snow base is down though, it takes almost constant maintenance to keep a mountain rideable. When all the terrain at Solitude is fully open, Dohman said, it takes 16 hours of grooming split between two eight-hour overnight shifts to keep the mountain in skiing shape for eight hours a day. Will snow sports survive climate change? The snow sports industry is definitely worried about climate change, but no one is sounding its death knell yet. Avery, the snowmaker at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, said that new technology is helping the resort adapt and produce better quality artificial snow than ever. Parton, the economist, said skiers and snowboarders may have to get more deliberate about where they plan to make their turns every season, but they should be able to ride well into the future, especially if they hold one of the major resort passes, Epic or Ikon. Both passes offer different versions, with the most expansive (and expensive) covering mountains on nearly every continent. Less expensive regional and time-limited passes are also available from both providers. “Some areas are projected to get a lot more snow under higher emissions scenarios, and they could be the winners,” Parton said. “Recreationalists and winter sports enthusiasts have more options for substitution of where they go with mega passes like the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass.” Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at zwichter@usatoday.com .GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Forrest's 30 points led N.C. A&T over North Carolina Central 85-72 on Saturday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Forrest's 30 points led N.C. A&T over North Carolina Central 85-72 on Saturday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Forrest’s 30 points led N.C. A&T over North Carolina Central 85-72 on Saturday. Forrest shot 12 of 18 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 7 from the line for the Aggies (4-10). Landon Glasper scored 25 points while going 7 of 17 from the floor, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line. Jahnathan Lamothe went 3 of 7 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points, while adding eight rebounds. The Aggies stopped an eight-game skid with the win. Po’Boigh King finished with 21 points for the Eagles (6-10). Keishon Porter added 11 points and seven rebounds for North Carolina Central. Dionte Johnson also recorded 11 points. N.C. A&T took the lead with 1:28 remaining in the first half and never looked back. The score was 46-39 at halftime, with Glasper racking up 18 points. Forrest scored 18 points in the second half to help lead the way as N.C. A&T went on to secure a victory, outscoring North Carolina Central by six points in the second half. NEXT UP Up next for N.C. A&T is a matchup Thursday with Elon at home. North Carolina Central hosts Saint Andrews (NC) on Tuesday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement