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hh777 Pune: Parth Pawar, son of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar, has criticised party MLC Amol Mitkari for his remarks on DesignBox, a public relations agency hired for his father’s election campaign. Taking to social media platform X, Parth termed Mitkari’s statements as “anti-party”. Mitkari had earlier raised objections to DesignBox taking credit for the party’s electoral success and criticised a photograph showing the agency’s head, Naresh Arora, placing his hand on Ajit’s shoulder on election day—a picture shared by Ajit himself. In his post, Parth stated: “It is highly unfortunate that Mr. @AmolMitkari22, despite being a party MLC, has chosen to take an anti-party stance regarding the role of @DesignBoxed and Sh. Naresh Arora. My party and my father, Sh. AjitPawarSpeaks, the National President of the party, categorically do not endorse or align with Mr. Mitkari’s views in any manner. He is strongly urged to refrain from making such comments or providing media bites on this matter.” Ajit, on PR firm’s advice, made changes in the party’s strategy while going ahead for polls, with pink becoming central theme of electioneering. In a Marathi daily, Mitkari wrote: “It is just a PR agency. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hired three agencies, and the Bharatiya Janata Party also hired one, but these agencies did not get credit for their victories. In our party, it seems DesignBox is trying to become the owner of the party.” The MLC also raised issue with Arora’s gesture of placing hand on Ajit’s shoulder, calling it disrespectful to the party’s grassroots workers. “Ajit Dada called me to discuss the issue, and I explained that I was voicing the concerns of workers. It is unacceptable for anyone to place a hand on the shoulder of our national leader. If someone supports such actions, they are disregarding party ethics,” Mitkari said. The incident highlights growing tensions within the NCP over the role of external agencies in the party’s election strategies, sparking debate over their influence in political campaigns.

The Colorado men’s basketball team has been able to overpower, and out-talent, its first four opponents. The Buffaloes are traveling a long way to face a whole new ball game. On Monday, the Buffs will face Michigan State in the opening round of the Maui Invitational, one of the most highly-regarded of college basketball’s early-season tournaments. It will be a powerhouse field as the tournament returns to Maui after being relocated to Honolulu in 2023 following the Maui wildfire. CU head coach Tad Boyle has described the tournament as a mid-term exam, with three games in three days against teams bigger and more skilled than the ones the Buffs took care of during their 4-0 start. The Buffs are looking at the tournament as an opportunity to show they plan to be much better than the team picked 15th in the 16-team Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll. “(Michigan State) has a good team. I’m not taking that away,” CU forward Assane Diop said. “But it’s not about them. What I feel like is this game can maybe change how people see us as a program. We’re 4-0 right now and just trying to go get a ‘Dub.’” The Buffs essentially had two days of activities, and practice, scheduled after traveling to Maui on Friday. It is the first time CU has played in the Maui Invitational since 2009, but the Buffs have enjoyed plenty of tropical business trips during Boyle’s tenure, now in its 15th season. Boyle’s CU clubs have twice played in the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu, in 2014 and 2018. More recently, the Buffs played three games at the Paradise Jam in the US Virgin Islands in November 2021. “I want our guys to enjoy the experience. Part of college basketball is enjoying experiences like this,” Boyle said. “Whether you’re going to a warm place or you’re going to New York City or you’re going to wherever. So I want them to enjoy the experience. “But I also want them to compartmentalize and understand when is the time for business and when is the time to relax and enjoy themselves, which I want them to do to a certain degree. We’ve got to do a good job as a coaching staff of being crystal clear on when those times are. Then it’s up to them to concentrate on the task at hand.” A rugged field awaits the Buffs with four of the top 10 teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 on display. In the second game on Tuesday, CU will play either Memphis, coached by former NBA great Penny Hardaway, or second-ranked, two-time defending national champion UConn. In the opposite bracket, No. 10 North Carolina opens on Monday against Dayton, while No. 4 Auburn and No. 5 Iowa State square off in a first round matchup worthy of a title game, or even a Final Four showdown. For the Buffs, the actual results might be secondary to making certain they bring the requisite energy and intensity to the floor against the sort of foes they will see on a regular basis once Big 12 play begins. “Concentration is a skill that not all of our players have,” Boyle said. “The ones that don’t have it, we’ve got to sharpen it. It starts in practice and the film room, and understanding what your job is and going out and doing it.” TIPOFF : Monday, 3 p.m. MT, Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina, Hawaii. TV/RADIO : ESPN2/KOA AM 850 and 94.1 FM. RECORDS : Colorado 4-0; Michigan State 4-1. COACHES : Colorado — Tad Boyle, 15th season (302-183, 358-249 overall). Michigan State — Tom Izzo, 30th season (711-296 at Michigan State and overall). KEY PLAYERS : Colorado — F Andrej Jakimovski, 6-8, Gr. (14.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, .364 3%); C Elijah Malone, 6-10, Gr. (14.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, .655 FG%); G Javon Ruffin, 6-5, R-Jr. (11.5 ppg, 3.0 apg, 2.5 rpg); F Trevor Baskin, 6-9, Gr. (10.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, .571 FG%); G Julian Hammond III, 6-2, Sr. (9.5 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.5 rpg); F Sebastian Rancik, 6-9, Fr. (7.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 6-for-9 3-pointers); G RJ Smith, 6-3, R-So. (7.0 ppg, 2.0 apg, 6-for-11 3-pointers). Michigan State — G Jaden Akins, 6-4, Sr. (14.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2.6 apg, .468 FG%); F Frankie Fidler, 6-7, Sr. (11.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg); F Jaxon Kohler, 6-9, Jr. (10.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, .500 FG%); G Jase Richardson, 6-3, Fr. (8.4 pgg, 2.6 rpg, .6325 FG%); F Coen Carr, 6-6, So. (7.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, .593 FG%); G Jeremy Fears Jr., 6-2, R-Fr. (6.2 ppg, 6.2 apg). NOTES : Colorado played at the Maui Invitational once previously in 2009, going 1-2 with losses against Gonzaga and Arizona before winning the finale against Chaminade. ... CU has gone 1-2 in each of its last four trips to Hawaii, including appearances at the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu (2014, 2018), the ’09 appearance at the Maui invite, and a 2008 appearance at the Rainbow Classic in Honolulu. ... The Buffs are 8-10 all-time in Hawaii. Three of those losses were against the University of Hawaii in true road games. ... CU and the Spartans haven’t met since Michigan State posted a 79-64 win in the first round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament in Tampa, Fla. ... The programs have met just four times overall, with the Spartans holding a 3-1 lead. Like Monday’s contest, three of those four games were played on neutral floors — the 2003 NCAA Tournament, the 1988 Far West Classic in Oregon, and the 1957 Big Seven Christmas tournament in Kansas City, which was the first meeting between the teams and CU’s only win in the series. ... Michigan State is coming off an eight-point home win last week against Samford, holding off Samford’s upset bid after trailing by 13 points early. ... The Spartans are shooting just .221 from 3-point range.Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capitalRevolutionizing Connectivity: The LTE and 5G Broadcast Market Trends, Scope, and Growth Drivers 2028 11-27-2024 08:08 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Data Bridge Market Research Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G Broadcast Market The rapid evolution of communication technologies has ushered in an era of unprecedented connectivity and efficiency. Among these advancements, Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G broadcast technologies have emerged as game-changers, redefining how information is transmitted and consumed across the globe. This article explores the market landscape for LTE and 5G broadcast, covering an overview, scope, market trends, and critical factors driving its growth. Increasing demand for high quality public safety communication system, rising penetration of internet especially in the developing economies and increasing application of long term evolution (LTE) and 5G broadcastfora wide range of applications such as video on demand, mobile TV, connected car, emergency alerts, stadiums, e-newspapers and e-magazines, radio, data feeds and notifications and othersare the major factors attributable to the growth of long term evolution (LTE) and 5G broadcastmarket. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the long term evolution (LTE) and 5G broadcastmarket will exhibit a CAGR of 13.02% for the forecast period of 2021-2028.Therefore, the long term evolution (LTE) and 5G broadcast market value would stand tall by USD 43.86 billion by 2028. Browse More About This Research Report @ https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-lte-and-5g-broadcast-market Overview LTE and 5G broadcast technologies represent revolutionary steps in wireless communication. LTE, a fourth-generation (4G) mobile network standard, laid the foundation for high-speed data transfer, offering enhanced performance compared to its predecessors. Building on LTE's success, 5G broadcast technology promises to deliver even greater speed, reliability, and capacity. It introduces enhanced capabilities for transmitting multimedia content, including live TV, emergency alerts, and sports events, directly to devices without the need for internet connectivity. The fundamental difference between unicast and broadcast communication lies in efficiency. While unicast caters to individual users, broadcast enables simultaneous content delivery to multiple users within a specific area, significantly reducing network congestion. This efficiency positions LTE and 5G broadcast as critical enablers for future communication ecosystems. Scope The scope of the LTE and 5G broadcast market is vast, encompassing various industries and applications. Key sectors benefiting from these technologies include: Media and Entertainment: Broadcasting live events, delivering high-definition video content, and offering interactive services to consumers are among the primary applications. Public Safety: In emergency scenarios, LTE and 5G broadcast enable rapid dissemination of critical information to a broad audience, enhancing disaster response and recovery efforts. Automotive Industry: Connected cars benefit from broadcast technologies for software updates, navigation, and real-time traffic information. Retail and Advertising: Brands leverage these technologies to target audiences with localized and dynamic advertisements. Education: Educational institutions use broadcasts for remote learning and sharing multimedia content with students across different regions. Healthcare: Broadcasting capabilities support telemedicine, public health campaigns, and training programs for medical professionals. The potential applications extend further as businesses and governments explore innovative ways to leverage these technologies for enhanced communication and service delivery. Market Trends Several key trends are shaping the LTE and 5G broadcast market, driving innovation and adoption across industries: Rising Demand for High-Quality Video Content: Consumers demand seamless access to high-definition and ultra-high-definition video content. LTE and 5G broadcast technologies cater to this need by providing efficient and reliable content delivery. Growing Adoption of Smart Devices: The proliferation of smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices has expanded the potential audience for broadcast services, increasing market demand. Integration with IoT: LTE and 5G broadcast are finding applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, enabling efficient communication between devices and enhancing IoT infrastructure. Emergence of Smart Cities: Smart city initiatives worldwide are incorporating broadcast technologies for real-time information sharing, traffic management, and public safety alerts. Regulatory Support and Standards Development: Regulatory bodies and industry consortia are working to establish standards for LTE and 5G broadcast, ensuring interoperability and fostering global adoption. Partnerships and Collaborations: Companies in the telecom and technology sectors are forming partnerships to accelerate the deployment of broadcast solutions and expand their market reach. Focus on Energy Efficiency: As sustainability becomes a priority, LTE and 5G broadcast technologies are being optimized for energy-efficient operations, reducing environmental impact. Factors Driving Market Growth Several factors contribute to the growth of the LTE and 5G broadcast market: Technological Advancements: Continuous innovation in wireless communication technologies, including advanced modulation techniques and network infrastructure, is propelling market growth. Increased Content Consumption: The surge in demand for multimedia content, driven by video streaming platforms and live broadcasting, has created a strong need for efficient content delivery systems. Cost Efficiency: Broadcast technologies reduce operational costs for service providers by enabling simultaneous content delivery to multiple users, eliminating the need for individual data streams. Enhanced User Experience: Superior speed, reliability, and quality of service offered by LTE and 5G broadcast enhance the end-user experience, driving consumer adoption. Support for Emerging Applications: Applications such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and gaming require high-speed, low-latency communication, which broadcast technologies can provide. Government Initiatives: Public sector investments in digital infrastructure and support for 5G deployment are fostering market growth, particularly in developing economies. Competitive Landscape: The presence of key players in the telecom and technology sectors is driving innovation and accelerating the commercialization of LTE and 5G broadcast solutions. Global Connectivity Needs: The increasing globalization of businesses and the demand for seamless communication across borders are boosting the adoption of broadcast technologies. 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LA, CA, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and social activist Darrell Kelley has been recognized as Artist of the Month by MTVrock for November 2024. This prestigious honor acknowledges Kelley's outstanding contributions to the music industry, particularly with his soul-stirring rendition of the classic hit, "Neither One of Us." Kelley's unique interpretation of "Neither One of Us" caught the attention of MTVrock , showcasing his vocal range, emotional delivery, and ability to reimagine timeless classics. His music embodies the spirit of activism, social justice, and unity, resonating with audiences nationwide. This recognition is a testament to Kelley's tireless efforts to create music that inspires, educates, and uplifts. As Artist of the Month, Kelley will be featured prominently on MTVrock's website and social media channels, introducing his music to an even broader audience. Note to editor: High-resolution images and interview requests available upon request. For more information about Darrell Kelley and his music, please visit Spotify . Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #DarrellKelleyArtistOfTheMonth. https://x.com/_darrellkelley?mx=2 https://www.facebook.com/people/Darrell-Kelley/100058104819281/ https://www.instagram.com/darrellkelleyofficial/ https://soundcloud.com/user-792034936/neither-one-of-us Attachment Darrell Kelley Darrell@uwgeam.com 888-669-4441LA, CA, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and social activist Darrell Kelley has been recognized as Artist of the Month by MTVrock for November 2024. This prestigious honor acknowledges Kelley's outstanding contributions to the music industry, particularly with his soul-stirring rendition of the classic hit, "Neither One of Us." Kelley's unique interpretation of "Neither One of Us" caught the attention of MTVrock , showcasing his vocal range, emotional delivery, and ability to reimagine timeless classics. His music embodies the spirit of activism, social justice, and unity, resonating with audiences nationwide. This recognition is a testament to Kelley's tireless efforts to create music that inspires, educates, and uplifts. As Artist of the Month, Kelley will be featured prominently on MTVrock's website and social media channels, introducing his music to an even broader audience. Note to editor: High-resolution images and interview requests available upon request. For more information about Darrell Kelley and his music, please visit Spotify . Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #DarrellKelleyArtistOfTheMonth. https://x.com/_darrellkelley?mx=2 https://www.facebook.com/people/Darrell-Kelley/100058104819281/ https://www.instagram.com/darrellkelleyofficial/ https://soundcloud.com/user-792034936/neither-one-of-us Attachment Darrell Kelley Darrell@uwgeam.com 888-669-4441

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This week sees a five-hour debate in Parliament that could lead to one of the most consequential laws this century when MPs hold a free vote on a Private Members’ bill to allow medically assisted suicide in Britain. The reform has previously been backed by Sir Keir Starmer, enjoys popular support and is often claimed to be progressive. It has been promoted by the admirable Dame Esther Rantzen, suffering terminal cancer, with her usual campaigning zeal. There are strong arguments on both sides of this moral minefield that merit respectful examination. Yet there should be no delusions over the impact of unleashing state-sanctioned killing in our healthcare system. I would have preferred to write on almost any other issue this week, returning to work after the anguish of my own daughter’s death. But I have investigated assisted dying in Europe and North America , as well as campaigned on patient safety and for the rights of citizens with learning disabilities, inspired by her. So it felt wrong to duck such a seismic proposed change to society. However the legislation is framed, however limited the intention, this reform would tip Britain over a slippery slope. Already some campaigners argue that the bill’s proposal to allow terminally ill adults with six months or fewer to obtain medical help to end their lives is too limited. Read Next The assisted dying bill answers few questions - but raises bigger, scarier ones Experts expect challenges under human rights laws from patients whose terminal conditions leave them unable to take their own lives, rightly arguing this is discriminatory. There will be emotive cases of parents pleading that suffering children cannot access similar “treatment”. We have seen elsewhere how the number of assisted deaths keeps rising after legalisation. And how rules can get widened over time – to include children, couples wishing to die together, old folks with dementia and young people suffering mental illness – despite initial promises to the contrary. As one prominent ethicist said in the Netherlands, which pioneered reform in 2002, their desire to help patients suffering the most agonising of deaths led them to launch “something that we have now discovered has more consequences than we ever imagined”. Legalised euthanasia frees a genie from the bottle, while fundamentally altering the nature of doctoring with its oath of first do no harm. It sends a message that killing is an acceptable form of treatment. Yet we know doctors find it difficult to predict the timing of death with terminal illnesses – and that they, along with judges, are fallible humans who can make mistakes, be swayed by pressure or fail to detect coercion amid daily clinical stresses. Some will become zealots for the cause – such as a former maternity specialist in Canada that I interviewed earlier this year who has assisted more than 400 deaths since they introduced euthanasia eight years ago. Canada exposes the danger – and political irresponsibility – of inserting such procedures into a struggling health system such as our own with its long waiting times, poor treatment outcomes and inadequate care support. I have spoken to patients pushed by doctors to accept medically assisted death when life-saving treatment was available – and to an analyst who warned British MPs euthanasia is used to cut healthcare costs. Almost two-thirds of their assisted deaths involve cancer – yet they have shorter waiting times and better outcomes for this disease than Britain. The Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, bravely opposes this bill on the grounds that it might harm existing services, while pointing out how the state of end-of-life care means the NHS cannot always deliver “a real choice on assisted dying”. I have seen the incredible support offered in times of distress and pain by palliative care medics. Yet one in four patients fail to get such help – and as the palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke argues, it is “unconscionable” to offer citizens a choice to die if we fail to offer them also the care that can make life worth living. Studies show places that permit assisted death increase provision of palliative care significantly less than other states. If Westminster really wants to demonstrate it is progressive, how much better to boost this brilliant branch of medicine pioneered in Britain – along with the shamefully underfunded hospice movement – to ensure decent end-of-life care for everyone. And perhaps our politicians might finally like to fix the overwhelmed social care system instead of continually sweeping it aside? Then there is the issue of trust – and whether we can really have faith in politicians and regulators to protect sick, elderly or disabled people who might face pressure to end their lives after so many disturbing scandals revealing abuse of the weakest in society. Bert Keizer, a Dutch practitioner of assisted dying, has said that British experts were right to be sceptical when Holland pioneered reform since their predictions came true. “Those who embark on euthanasia venture down a slippery slope along which you irrevocably slide down to the random killing of defenceless sick people” he wrote in a medical journal. Bear in mind we live in a nation where several of the worst negligence scandals involved mass killing of elderly patients and the care system has been allowed to rot. A land that still locks up autistic people and citizens with learning disabilities in psychiatric hellholes with the connivance of doctors. Meanwhile, there are confirmed cases abroad of people euthanised as a consequence of their autism or learning disabilities. And significant evidence – even from places such as Oregon praised for stringent protections – suggesting people choosing to die often feel a burden on families. As an atheist and a liberal, my concerns over euthanasia are practical rather than ethical. But having seen the stark realities of assisted death abroad and reported on health scandals at home, I have deep fears over the consequences of introducing it here with our inept legislators, creaking public services and societal contempt for groups that might find themselves in the crosshairs. Fix the NHS, fund palliative medicine properly, sort out social care – and then we can debate this issue with less fear.November 27, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by Lancaster University More than 10% of Chinese citizens who took part in a survey say they are willing to boycott Russian goods and most likely disapprove of Russia's actions in Ukraine, says new research led by Lancaster University. This important finding, say the researchers, indicates that a substantial minority of the Chinese population might not share the official position of the Chinese Communist Party despite widespread propaganda and censorship. Published this week in the Journal of Contemporary China , the research , titled "Willingness to Boycott Russian Goods in China: How Political Ideology Shapes Consumer Preferences in an Authoritarian Context," is authored by Dr. Barbara Yoxon and Xue Bai of Lancaster University, and Richard Turcsanyi, of Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says the article, the government of the People's Republic of China has refused to condemn the violence and developed stronger economic and diplomatic ties with its authoritarian neighbor. Recent surveys show that most Chinese people hold a positive view of Russia, despite its war with Ukraine. Unlike previous research, the article investigates the motives of those Chinese citizens who are likely to oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It uses original survey data from 3,029 respondents in China collected as part of the "Sinophone Borderlands—Interaction at the Edges" project to better understand the patterns of political engagement in an authoritarian regime. The paper suggests there is potential for anti-Russian political action in China and suggests that more organized anti-Russian and pro-Ukrainian campaigns are possible in the future. That action, says the paper, would have the scope to disrupt the profit margins of Russian companies hoping to escape Western sanctions. In 2023, Russian consumer goods made up 5.1% of China's 2023 imports and are likely to become even more common in China as Russia becomes more isolated from the Western world. "While this share of the Chinese market might seem like a low figure, it is important to note that China is home to more than 1.5 billion consumers and even small decreases in the Sino-Russian trade volume would be a significant loss to Russian companies as the war with Ukraine continues," says the article. By focusing on the interaction between political ideology and political consumerism, the article has identified a group of individuals who are most likely to participate in activities that go against the ideological status quo in China. This is a new avenue of research which goes beyond previous studies that focus on ethnocentric and nationalist causes of Chinese "boycott and buycott" practices. To help determine who is willing to boycott Russian goods, the article delineated three broad political leanings in China: liberals, neo-authoritarians, and the New Left. The results indicated that liberals, who show higher support for free market policies and lower support for social authoritarianism, are more likely than others to express willingness to boycott Russian goods. The paper argues that liberal individuals are more supportive of the liberal international order and believe that Russia and China should work with, rather than against, multilateral institutions. This means liberals are more likely to interpret NATO's actions in Eastern Europe as defensive and see Russian actions against Ukraine as unprovoked, aggressive and disproportional. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who rely on Phys.org for daily insights. Sign up for our free newsletter and get updates on breakthroughs, innovations, and research that matter— daily or weekly . The article found that individuals with neo-authoritarian and New Left leanings are less likely to support the boycott of Russian goods. Neo-authoritarians, who desire free market reform but support the existing sociopolitical structures, were against boycotting Russian goods. They believe that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is an extension of the rivalry between authoritarian China and the liberal United States. They believe that supporting Russia, an allied autocracy, is in China's national interest. For the New Left, the belief that NATO and the liberal international order is a form of neocolonial domination by the United States has also led to greater levels of support for Russian goods. While it is not surprising that individuals with more liberal leanings are likely to oppose Russian actions, adds the paper, this is the first study to date to clearly demonstrate such a link. Commenting on the paper, Dr. Yoxon says, "The surprising level of anti-Russian attitudes in China suggests that an organized campaign to boycott Russian products might already be underway in China. "Our findings are important because they show that alternative forms of political participation can be a safe and convenient way for citizens of authoritarian regimes to express their political preferences." More information: Barbara Yoxon et al, Willingness to Boycott Russian Goods in China: How Political Ideology Shapes Consumer Preferences in an Authoritarian Context, Journal of Contemporary China (2024). DOI: 10.1080/10670564.2024.2427941 Provided by Lancaster University

Aston Villa denied last-gasp winner in Juventus stalemateWASHINGTON — Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a rare diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung , all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained by China. Swidan had been facing a death sentence on drug charges while Li and Leung were imprisoned on espionage charges. “Soon they will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement. The release comes just two months after China freed David Lin, a Christian pastor from California who had spent nearly 20 years behind bars after being convicted of contract fraud. U.S.-China relations have been roiled for years over major disagreements between the world’s two largest economies on trade, human rights, the production of fentanyl precursors, security issues that include espionage and hacking, China’s aggressiveness toward Taiwan and its smaller neighbors in the South China Sea, and Beijing’s support for Russia’s military-industrial sector. The release of Americans deemed wrongfully detained in China has been a top agenda item in each conversation between the U.S. and China, and Wednesday’s development suggests a willingness by Beijing to engage with the outgoing Democratic administration before Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January. Trump took significant actions against China on trade and diplomacy during his first term. He has pledged to continue those policies in his second term, leading to unease among many who fear that an all-out trade war will greatly affect the international economy and could spur potential Chinese military action against Taiwan. Still, the two countries have maintained a dialogue that has included a partial restoration of military-to-military contacts. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met this month to discuss potential improvements. In a separate but related move, the State Department on Wednesday lowered its travel warning to China to “level two,” advising U.S. citizens to “exercise increased caution” from the norm when traveling to the mainland. The alert had previously been at “level three,” telling Americans they should “reconsider travel” to China in part because of the “risk of wrongful detention” of Americans. The new alert removes that wording but retains a warning that the Chinese government “arbitrarily enforces local laws, including exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under the law.” The Biden administration had raised the cases of the detained Americans with China in multiple meetings over the past several years, including this month when Biden spoke to Xi on during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. Politico was first to report the men’s release, which it said was part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. The White House did not immediately confirm that any Chinese citizens in American custody had been returned home. Senators from both political parties praised the move. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said he was “overjoyed” — Swidan's mother lives in Texas — and credited senior Biden administration officials for having “worked tirelessly to secure this achievement.” Li, a Chinese immigrant who started an export business in the U.S. and lived in New York, was detained in September 2016 after flying into Shanghai. He was placed under surveillance, interrogated without a lawyer and accused of providing state secrets to the FBI. A U.N. working group called his 10-year prison sentence arbitrary and his family has said the charges were politically motivated. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who said he had worked for years to try to secure Li's release, welcomed the news. “Even when it felt like there was no hope, we never stopped believing that one day Mr. Li would return home,” Schumer said in a statement. Leung was sentenced last year to life in prison on spying charges. He was detained in 2021, by the local bureau of China’s counterintelligence agency in the southeastern city of Suzhou after China had closed its borders and imposed tight domestic travel restrictions and social controls to fight the spread of COVID-19. After Leung's sentencing, the U.S. recommended — though without citing specific cases — that Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions. Swidan had been jailed for the last 12 years on a drug charge and, along with Li and Leung, was considered by the State Department to be wrongfully detained.After announcing he would not return to Congress, Matt Gaetz appears to be trying out a new career option: creating personalized videos for his fans on Cameo. Gaetz, a former Florida representative, joined the platform Friday, a day after he withdrew his name from consideration to serve as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations. There, he’s been doling out paid holiday wishes, marriage congratulations and career pep talks. As of Sunday night, Gaetz is charging a minimum of $550 per video, which so far have averaged about a minute and a half in length. “I served in Congress,” his Cameo page reads, alluding to his recent resignation and subsequent announcement that he does not plan to retake his House seat. “Trump nominated me to be US Attorney General (that didn’t work out). Once I fired the House Speaker.” The speaker he "fired" hints at his feud with Kevin McCarthy, whom he played a pivotal role in ousting last year when Gaetz forced a House vote that led to McCarthy's removal from office. A representative for Gaetz did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Gaetz announced Thursday his decision to take himself out of the running for attorney general, writing on X , “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.” His potential appointment was overshadowed by several allegations of sexual misconduct, including allegations that he had sex with a 17-year-old at a party in 2017 . He was also investigated by the Justice Department — which he would have led had he been confirmed — related to allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor. Gaetz has vehemently denied allegations of sexual misconduct, and the investigation ended with no charges against him. Gaetz’s resignation last week also effectively ended a House Ethics Committee investigation into the allegations against him, which had been ongoing intermittently since 2021. Cameo, the celebrity video message app, which launched in 2017, allows users to purchase custom shoutouts from famous figures who join the app. Fans on Cameo commonly request these videos, priced by the celebrities themselves, for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. Despite facing some financial trouble in recent years, Cameo has remained a fixture for some public figures seeking an extra source of income. It’s become a notorious marketplace for fan-requested videos from pop culture’s most dramatic and villainized personalities, which often go viral when posted to social media platforms like TikTok and X. In one video, Gaetz, a Republican, filmed himself congratulating a recipient for making partner at their law firm while acknowledging their political differences. “Look, I know your politics and mine may not align specifically, but you know, our career trajectories might not be either. I mean, here you are making partner, and my legal career took a little bit of a different turn this last week,” Gaetz said. “But you know what? Work hard, get paid a lot of money, do a lot of great things as a practitioner and counselor at law, and you know, you never know. You could be an attorney general nominee, too.” Other videos feature Gaetz thanking his recipients for “backing President Trump and all of our efforts to save the country” and being “there for MAGA.” He also roasted one recipient for “betting on things like... Kamala Harris to be the President of the United States. You got to get better habits for that — bet on Trump.” Gaetz is following in the footsteps of other embattled politicians such as former Rep. George Santos , who turned to the platform after he was ousted from the House late last year amid allegations of wire fraud and identity theft. Earlier this year, Santos made his drag queen persona available on the app as well. He has since pleaded guilty to a pair of felony fraud charges. Also on Cameo are Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was removed from office and incarcerated on charges of public corruption, and Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who was indicted on charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to the charges in the Georgia election interference case. He was also found liable for defaming two Georgia election workers . Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney who pleaded guilty to and served time in prison for federal crimes, is also active on the app. Other political figures on Cameo include former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and Fox News commentator Tomi Lahren. This article first appeared on NBCNews.com . Read more from NBC News here:

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