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Copyright Expiration of 1930 Works Unlocks Major Commercial Assets for Media Adaptation
Washington D.C., Saturday, 27 December 2025.
On January 1, 2026, a significant tranche of intellectual property enters the public domain as U.S. copyright protections for 1930 creative works expire. This legal transition eliminates licensing costs for high-value assets, including the original Betty Boop, Disney’s Pluto (originally Rover), and William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying. This shift offers media entities immediate opportunities for unrestricted commercial adaptation, a trend already visible in announced projects like a Minnie Mouse slasher film and a Betty Boop horror adaptation. While this opens avenues for creative remixing, legal scholars note an impending collision between these legacy works and generative AI technologies. For investors and publishers, this represents a strategic moment to capitalize on established cultural equity without the traditional barrier of royalty fees.
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The 2025 Tariff Wall: How Protectionist Policies Are Reshaping the American Economy
Washington, Friday, 26 December 2025.
In a historic pivot from open markets, 2025 defined a new economic era as the Trump administration erected a comprehensive “wall of tariffs,” pushing effective rates to nearly 17%—levels unseen since 1935. This protectionist strategy generated over $250 billion in federal revenue by year’s end but triggered extensive retaliatory measures from key trading partners like China and the EU. Perhaps the most palpable shift for consumers was the elimination of the de minimis exemption, effectively ending tax-free low-value imports and disrupting global e-commerce logistics. While the Supreme Court deliberates the legality of these executive moves, the immediate result is a structurally altered economy where domestic industry protection takes precedence over global integration, forcing businesses to rapidly overhaul their supply chains in a volatile marketplace.
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White House to Submit Plans for $400 Million Ballroom Following East Wing Demolition
Washington, Friday, 26 December 2025.
On January 8, officials will unveil plans for a $400 million ballroom—double the initial estimate—marking the first formal review since the controversial demolition of the White House East Wing.
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China’s Expanded Visa-Free Access and Rail Links Reshape Regional Mobility
Beijing, Friday, 26 December 2025.
Beijing’s strategic “Pan-Asian Tourism Corridor” combines seamless rail links with expanded visa waivers, triggering a 40 percent booking surge and streamlining logistics for global business travelers in 2026.
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Athletics Agree to Historic $86 Million Extension with Tyler Soderstrom
Oakland, Thursday, 25 December 2025.
Shattering franchise records, the Athletics have secured standout outfielder Tyler Soderstrom with a seven-year, $86 million contract, marking the largest financial guarantee in the organization’s history.
