Stabbing Shakes South Korean Politics
In a shocking incident, South Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan. The 66-year-old narrowly lost the 2022 presidential election and sustained a 1cm laceration, with medical staff confirming non-life-threatening injuries. The…
UK Government Eliminates VAT on Period Pants, Promoting Affordability and Sustainability
The “Say Pants To the Tax” campaign, supported by retailers like Marks & Spencer and period pants brand Wuka, successfully influenced the chancellor to abolish the tax in his Autumn Statement. The move aligns with the exemption already in place…
“Mickey Mouse and the Public Domain Dilemma”
On January 1, 2024, Disney’s iconic character Mickey Mouse faced a unique twist in copyright law. The original 1928 script for “Steamboat Willie,” Mickey’s debut, entered the public domain, allowing creative reuse of that specific version. However, this doesn’t extend…