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US: Wintry Weather, Reduced Visibility Impact Pennsylvania

Cold, wintry weather affected much of Pennsylvania on Thursday, January 15, as snow showers and gusty winds moved across the state. Winter Weather Advisories were issued for parts of western and northern Pennsylvania, where snow accumulations of several inches were reported, including areas influenced by lake-effect snow. Slick roads and reduced visibility caused travel disruptions in some communities.

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US: Snow Squalls Prompt Alerts in Northern New Jersey

Snow alerts were issued Sunday, January 11, for six counties in northern New Jersey as snow squalls and strong winds threatened to reduce visibility and create hazardous road conditions through the evening.

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

An aerial drone photo shows visitors experiencing ice slide at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Visitors enjoy outdoor hot spring surrounded by ice and snow at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Visitors enjoy outdoor hot spring surrounded by ice and snow at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Visitors enjoy outdoor hot spring surrounded by ice and snow at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Visitors play on snow at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Visitors enjoy outdoor hot spring at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

An aerial drone photo shows visitors enjoying outdoor hot spring surrounded by ice and snow at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Winter Hot Springs Tourism - Shenyang

Visitors enjoy outdoor hot spring surrounded by ice and snow at a hot spring resort in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2026. Leveraging its unique natural resources, Shenyang offers special winter tourism experiences by combining ice-and-snow activities with hot springs, attracting visitors from across the country. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows tourists having fun on ice in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows people visiting an ice lantern art fair in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 3, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2025. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 5, 2026 shows a view of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

People visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 5, 2026 shows a firework show at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

This photo taken on January 5, 2026 shows a firework show at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 5, 2026 shows a drone light show at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 5, 2026 shows a view of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

People visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

People visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

People visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

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42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival - China

People visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at the Harbin Ice-Snow World here on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Jiayin County, Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Jiayin County, Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

Wolf Moon Supermoon - China

This photo taken on January 3, 2026 shows the moon over Jiayin County, Yichun City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The first super moon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday. Photo by Li Shaojun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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