US: Unexpected Snowfall in Cheltenham Ahead of 2nd Day of Festival

On Wednesday morning, March 12, snow fell at Cheltenham Racecourse before the Queen Mother Champion Chase event. The course experienced a light snowfall around 7:00 a.m., and sleet and cold temperatures were predicted to continue throughout the morning.

US: Unexpected Snowfall in Cheltenham Ahead of 2nd Day of Festival 2

On Wednesday morning, March 12, snow fell at Cheltenham Racecourse before the Queen Mother Champion Chase event. The course experienced a light snowfall around 7:00 a.m., and sleet and cold temperatures were predicted to continue throughout the morning.

Truss takes over from Johnson as UK's PM

STORY: Truss takes over from Johnson as UK's PM DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in London 2. STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIZ TRUSS, UK Prime Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARK LOGAN, MP for Bolton North East 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALEX CHALK, MP for Cheltenham 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BORIS JOHNSON, Former UK Primer Minister 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): GIUSEPPE DELGADO, London Resident 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MEL, London Resident 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): PAM, London Resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent "Liz Truss, the winner of the ruling Conservative Party's leadership contest, has replaced Boris Johnson as the country's new prime minister. The formal handover on Tuesday came after Truss and Johnson met Queen Elizabeth II, who is staying in Scotland. As Britain's third female prime minister, Truss faces the immediate tasks, which in

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan head coach Eddie Jones attend a press conference together with captain Michael Leitch (L) in Cheltenham, England, on Oct. 12, 2015, before heading home. Japan became the first team to win three games at a Rugby World Cup but fail to reach the knockout stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan head coach Eddie Jones attend a press conference in Cheltenham, England, on Oct. 12, 2015, before heading home. Japan became the first team to win three games at a Rugby World Cup but fail to reach the knockout stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan head coach Eddie Jones attend a press conference together with captain Michael Leitch (L) in Cheltenham, England, on Oct. 12, 2015, before heading home. Japan became the first team to win three games at a Rugby World Cup but fail to reach the knockout stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan rugby team to return home

Japan rugby team to return home

Members of Japan's rugby team pose for commemorative photos in front of their camp in Cheltenham, England, on Oct. 12, 2015, before heading home. They became the first team to win three games at a Rugby World Cup but fail to reach the knockout stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan's national rugby team trains in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 22, 2018, two days before a test match against Russia in Gloucester.(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph (R) watches his players during training in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 22, 2018, two days before a test match against Russia in Gloucester.(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan's squad announcement for Russia test

Rugby: Japan's squad announcement for Russia test

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph announces his squad in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 22, 2018, two days before a test match against Russia in Gloucester.(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph watches his players during training in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 22, 2018, two days before a test match against Russia in Gloucester.(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby player Atsushi Sakate trains in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby players Ryoto Nakamura (L) and Yutaka Nagare train in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby player Yutaka Nagare trains in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph smiles during a training session in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby captain Michael Leitch (Center L) trains with teammates in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby captain Michael Leitch (C) trains with teammates in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Rugby: Japan training for Russia test

Japan rugby captain Michael Leitch is pictured during national team training in Cheltenham, England, on Nov. 19, 2018, ahead of a match against Russia on Nov. 24 in Gloucester. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo