RECAP: Bomb Cyclone Slams U.S. Northeast With Blizzard Conditions and Widespread Disruptions

A powerful nor’easter intensified into a bomb cyclone, battering the northeastern United States and mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions, wind gusts of 60–70 mph, and snowfall exceeding two feet in some areas. Blizzard warnings were issued for major cities including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia as the storm triggered widespread power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

China's major shale gas field sees accumulated output of over 60 bln cubic meters

STORY: China's major shale gas field sees accumulated output of over 60 bln cubic meters DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENERGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Fuling shale gas field in China STORYLINE: The Fuling shale gas field in southwest China's Chongqing has produced over 60 billion cubic meters of natural gas, according to Sinopec, its developer and China's largest oil refiner. The gas field, which began commercial development in 2014, brings green and clean energy to more than 70 cities along the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

Russian cities mark Victory Day with fireworks

STORY: Russian cities mark Victory Day with fireworks DATELINE: May 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. fireworks in Moscow 2. fireworks in Kazan 3. fireworks in St. Petersburg 4. fireworks in Rostov-on-Don STORYLINE: Fireworks were seen over Moscow on Tuesday night, marking the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War. According to Russian media, over 12,000 fireworks of more than 70 types were launched in Moscow alone. The salute lasted for 10 minutes and could be seen from 16 points in the capital. Fireworks also took place in major cities in Russia such as Kazan, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

Condo construction in Beijing

Condo construction in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the site of condominium construction work in Beijing on April 11, 2012. China said April 18, 2012, that new home prices fell in 38 of 70 major cities in the nation in March from a year earlier.

China's first commercial sky train rolls off production line

STORY: China's first commercial sky train rolls off production line DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of the sky train STORYLINE: China's first commercial sky train, a type of suspended monorail vehicle, rolled off the production line on Friday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. The two-carriage train, with a maximum speed of 70 kph, will be able to carry 200 passengers on one trip. According to its manufacturer CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co. Ltd., the train is equipped with an intelligent system that allows a series of automatic operations, including automatic driving. Besides, energy consumption of the train will be reduced by 15 percent per 100 km through energy-saving technologies. The sky train is expected to have wide application in scenic areas, mountainous regions, and major cities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Qingdao, China. (XHTV)

Condo construction in Beijing

Condo construction in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the site of condominium construction work in Beijing on April 11, 2012. China said April 18, 2012, that new home prices fell in 38 of 70 major cities in the nation in March from a year earlier. (Kyodo)