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Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (865+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Betty Boop and "Blondie" are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain. The 2026 batch of newly public artistic creations doesn't quite have the sparkle of the recent first entries into the public domain of…...
Powerball climbs to estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday's drawing
2+ week, 1+ day ago (333+ words) The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday night's drawing. Monday night's winning numbers were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, and the red Powerball was a 2. There was also a Power Play multiplier of 4. While no one…...
FDA sends warning letters to retailers for selling recalled baby formula linked to botulism outbreak
2+ week, 2+ day ago (527+ words) The US Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to Target, Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons after some of the stores failed to remove recalled baby formula linked to a large infant botulism outbreak. "Food safety is a shared responsibility, and…...
What to know about last-minute holiday shipping deadlines, avoiding fees
2+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) The holiday crunch at the post office is on. The week before Christmas is traditionally the busiest week of the year for the carrier, which means procrastinators should expect to wait in line. The agency's holiday mail tracker shows more…...
Woman arrested in stabbing of female tourist inside Macy's Herald Square
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (131+ words) NEW YORK -- Police arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing a tourist inside the Macy's in Herald Square on Thursday afternoon. Kerri Aherne, 43, of Massachusetts, was charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. A 38-year-old…...
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore detained by police after firing
3+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Michigan, on Wednesday and was later turned over to a second area police department for investigation into potential charges, the Saline Police Department stated. "The City of Saline Police…...
Crayola magnetic building cubes recalled due to safety risk
3+ week, 4+ day ago (95+ words) A popular children's toy is being recalled over a possible swallowing hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of CreateOn Crayola-branded Pip Cubes because their magnets can come loose. The magnets could cause serious harm to children…...
Is turkey the star or do you prefer side dishes? America's most popular Thanksgiving plate fixings
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (133+ words) As we prepare to dig into Thanksgiving dinner, we explore what most Americans prefer on their plates. White meat or dark meat? Is turkey the star, or do you prefer the sides? What's your favorite dish, and which could you…...
The 'quarter-zip movement' isn't just a trend, its a lifestyle, founders say
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (217+ words) NEW YORK -- A fashion movement is sweeping social media, and it is all about trading sweatpants for sweaters. It started with one viral TikTok video from Jason Gyamfi and Richard Minor from the Bronx that now has over 23 million views....
'Zootopia 2' is an emotional, action-packed return to the mammal metropolis
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (525+ words) We've waited almost a decade to return to Zootopia, and Wednesday is the big day! The sequel to the Oscar-winning animated Disney classic takes us back to the mammal metropolis - right where we left off. With 71 celebrity voices, tons of…...