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Animator Sues Disney Over Copyright Infringement

Animator Buck Woodall filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company earlier this month for copyright infringement, alleging that the films "Moana" and "Moana 2" copied material from his script.

Pharmaceutical Group Marked Up Drug Prices by 1,000%

The Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) marked up the cost of some prescription drugs by 1,000%, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Some of the drugs with significant price jumps included those for HIV and cancer.

Los Angeles Schools Continue to Reopen After Wildfire Closures

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will resume classes Wednesday for students from schools impacted by recent wildfires, with classes held at alternative locations.

Henry Cuellar Advocates Balanced Approach to Disaster Aid and Preparedness

During an appearance on NewsNation’s Dan Abrams Live on Tuesday, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) emphasized the importance of prioritizing immediate disaster relief for affected families while considering conditional measures to strengthen future preparedness.

SEC Sues Elon Musk

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk over his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now called X, in 2022.

Coca-Cola CEO Gifts Trump Personalized Diet Coke Ahead of Inauguration

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented President-elect Donald Trump with a personalized Diet Coke bottle on Tuesday to commemorate his upcoming inauguration. The gift continues Coca-Cola’s tradition of marking U.S. presidential inaugurations with specially branded bottles.

China’s Massive Lunar New Year Travel Season Begins Amid Economic Uncertainty

China’s 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual human migration, began Tuesday, with officials projecting a record 9 billion trips over the 40-day period known as chunyun. Centered on Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29, the season runs through February 12, culminating in the Lantern Festival.

TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote Surge Among U.S. Users

As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.

Washington State Bill Proposes Unemployment Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Amid Budget Crisis

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle) has introduced a bill that would allocate state funds to provide unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants, despite the state's $10-17 billion budget deficit. The proposed legislation, SB 5023, aims to create a separate program for workers ineligible for federal unemployment insurance due to their immigration status.

FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance for North Carolinians Impacted by Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Monday evening that its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program will extend hotel stays for over 3,000 eligible residents in western North Carolina until January 25. The decision comes amid ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which struck in late September.

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