On Wednesday, a State Department official announced the release of three American nationals who had been held in China. They are John Leung, Kai Li, and Mark Swidan. The 70-year-old Long Island, New York native Li was arrested in 2016 and given a 10-year term in 2018 on espionage allegations that his family claims are unfounded. Swidan, a 40-year-old Texas businessman who had been in custody since 2012, was found guilty of drug-related accusations that a United Nations working group deemed lacked evidence, and in 2019 he was given a death sentence with a reprieve. Last year, a court in eastern China found John Leung, a 70-year-old American with permanent citizenship in Hong Kong, China, guilty of espionage and sentenced him to life in jail. Hong Kong and Chinese news agencies reported that...

On Wednesday, a State Department official announced the release of three American nationals who had been held in China. They are John Leung, Kai Li, and Mark Swidan. The 70-year-old Long Island, New York native Li was arrested in 2016 and given a 10-year term in 2018 on espionage allegations that his family claims are unfounded. Texas businessman Swidan has been imprisoned since 2012 and was given a death sentence with a reprieve in 2019 after being found guilty of drug-related offenses that a United Nations working group deemed lacked sufficient evidence. In a statement, the spokesperson stated, "They will soon return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years." Wednesday's announcement comes after American pastor David Lin, who, like Li and Swidan, was unexpecte...

Following the announcement that Donald Trump Jr. had joined its advisory board, shares of a little-known drone firm shot up Wednesday morning. The hiring was revealed in an early-morning news release by Unusual Machines, an Orlando, Florida-based company that was founded just two years ago after it purchased a drone maker and a different drone retailing company. In the release, Unusual Machines CEO Allan Evans stated, "Don Jr. joining our board of advisors gives us unique expertise we need as we bring drone component manufacturing back to America." He has a plethora of knowledge, and I am looking forward to his guidance and contribution to the company as we grow. Drones are clearly needed. In the statement, Trump Jr. stated, "It is also clear that we must stop purchasing Chinese drones an...

On Wednesday, a State Department official announced the release of three American nationals who had been held in China. They are John Leung, Kai Li, and Mark Swidan. In a statement, the spokesperson stated, "They will soon return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years."Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!

Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that a California man was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly attempting to check two suitcases with methamphetamine-soaked apparel, including a cow pajama onesie. According to a Department of Justice news release, Raj Matharu, 31, has been charged by prosecutors with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Matharu's arraignment in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles is set for Monday. On a $10,000 bond, he is at liberty. According to the circumstances of this case, drug dealers are constantly coming up with new and inventive ways to smuggle hazardous drugs in an effort to make illegal money, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement. They are poisoning communities all around the world in th...

The Reed Expansion Committee is planning the annual Golden Christmas, a joyous occasion that will take place at Reed Gold Mine on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Against the backdrop of this historic landmark, guests can enjoy a day of holiday happiness from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot cocoa, cider, and Christmas cookies are among the seasonal treats available during the event. In addition to exploring the museum, visitors may browse for one-of-a-kind presents from neighborhood merchants and take priceless holiday photos at the Christmas photo area. To add a little bit of history to the festive spirit, this year's event also allows guests to take a tour into the mine. Golden Christmas is a great place for families, history buffs, and anybody else who wants to feel the spirit of the season because ad...

The extravagant birthday celebration held atop Atlanta's Hilton Hotel was an unforgettable evening. Lance Herndon was a well-known CEO and leader who was being honored. He was completely ecstatic. However, that would all alter in only four months. On August 8, 1996, Holly Stueber, one of Lance's workers, arrived at the house where he operated his prosperous computer company. Around 8:00 a.m., she unlocked the door and entered. Lance was typically in the office by five o'clock, so she was shocked to see him absent. There was nothing on Lance's calendar, so Holly assumed he could have an appointment outside of the workplace. She sent her supervisor a page. No response. All of a sudden, the man who had been living his best life was gone. As usual, Jackie, Lance's mother, came to the house at ...

Many people have already arrived at their destinations for the Thanksgiving holiday, but for everyone else, a storm that is moving from the Rockies to the Midwest and Northeast into tomorrow will bring rain and snow, which will probably affect flights and congested roads. A record 71.7 million people are anticipated to travel by car during Thanksgiving, more than 1 million more than the previous year, and just under 3 million individuals are anticipated to be inspected by TSA today. It is predicted that the storm, which began to dump snow on Wednesday morning over the Rockies, will continue to move eastward throughout the day, reaching the Midwest and Northeast through Thanksgiving. From St. Louis to Indianapolis and into Pittsburgh, it will bring rain that will get heavier in the evening....

As a ceasefire mediated by the United States came into force on Wednesday, the skies over southern Lebanon and northern Israel were calm after nearly 14 months of deadly bombings. It would be a rare instance of diplomatic victory in the multifront struggle raging throughout the Middle East if the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah—the influential, Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist and political group—is successful. Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that he will not think twice about attacking Hezbollah again if it re-arms or attacks Israel, President Joe Biden stated that the truce, which he declared on Tuesday, is meant to be permanent. As the truce was proclaimed late Tuesday, the sounds of artillery, missiles, and jets were replaced in some parts of Lebanon by s...