The copyright protection for Mickey Mouse has expired, allowing independent creators to capitalize on the iconic character. This has resulted in two horror films, "Mickey's Mouse Trap" and "The House of Mouse," and a video game, "Mickey's Mansion," all set to be released later this year. The new works will feature Mickey Mouse in a horror setting, and are a result of the quick remixing and recycling of intellectual property in the digital age.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the reopening of four official crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, following a record-setting December with over 300,000 migrants encountered. The Mexican government has stepped up efforts to slow U.S.-bound migration, resulting in fewer than 500 migrants encountered in the Del Rio sector of Texas on Monday. The Biden administration is continuing to grapple with the situation, taking steps to address the influx of migrants and providing additional resources to CBP.
President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Saturday to mark the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection and to contrast former President Donald Trump's "anti-freedom agenda" with his own. Next week, Biden will speak at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, to further emphasize the stakes of the upcoming election. The Biden campaign is warning of the consequences of a Trump victory in November, and is encouraging voters to make their voices heard in the election.
Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo, who first met on ABC's "The Bachelorette," have announced their divorce after four years of marriage. Abasolo has filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support. The couple had been open about their relationship, often sharing photos and updates on social media, but have now decided to part ways and start anew.
This article discusses the collision between a Japan Airlines plane and a Japan Coast Guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. All passengers and crew were able to evacuate the plane safely, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Donald Trump has filed an appeal in Maine Superior Court to challenge the state's Secretary of State's ruling that he is ineligible to appear on the Republican presidential primary ballot. Trump's attorneys argued that the ruling was "infected by bias and pervasive lack of due process" and that the Secretary of State should have recused herself. The court is expected to hear the case in the coming weeks, with the outcome having a major impact on the Republican presidential primary in Maine.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a split decision in a lawsuit brought against former President Donald Trump by the partner of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, ruling that the wrongful death claim lacked standing but allowing other claims to move forward. The suit seeks unspecified damages and a trial date has not yet been set. Cellphone data could fill in gaps of Trump's actions on January 6.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing new allegations of bribery in a superseding indictment from Manhattan federal prosecutors, which accuse him of using his position as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit the government of Qatar and three businessmen. The indictment alleges Menendez accepted lavish gifts in exchange for using his power and influence as a U.S. senator, and he and his wife, Nadine, are charged with four counts related to the alleged bribery scheme. Menendez has denied any wrongdoing and is scheduled to go to trial in October, with a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.