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The deal marks one of the biggest moves for Disney’s new CEO

Disney and TikTok strike deal to let creators make videos with its famous characters

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Mickey Mouse could soon be performing the next big TikTok dance trend as Disney looks to embrace the creator community. The Walt Disney Company and TikTok announced Wednesday a partnership that would let social media creators make short-form videos based on the entertainment conglomerate’s brands, including Star

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Marine One with US President Donald Trump on board departs from the Ellipse near the White House in Washington

Passenger plane taking off got too close to Trump’s Marine One helicopter, NTSB and FAA to investigate

By Hanna Park, Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Investigations are underway into how a commercial jet full of passengers got too close to the military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The Marine One helicopter took off from the Ellipse just south of the White

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A closed Starbucks store seen with its logo displayed.

South Korean police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters in latest twist over disastrous ad campaign

By Jessie Yeung, Yoonjung Seo, CNN (CNN) — The headquarters of Starbucks Korea was raided by South Korean police on Wednesday, as they continue to investigate the coffee chain that faced a nationwide backlash and publicity crisis over a disastrous ad campaign. The Seoul metropolitan police confirmed to CNN they had searched the headquarters in

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Democratic candidate for US Senate Adam Hamilton speaks at an election night event in Lenexa

El-Sayed scores marquee victory for progressives, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

By Aaron Blake, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The progressive effort to remake the Democratic Party triumphed in battleground Michigan on Tuesday, as former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated the more moderate Rep. Haley Stevens — and the party’s establishment, which had rallied behind her. El-Sayed was outspent in the Senate primary by a

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Cathedral City awards $90K to local organizations in community, arts grants

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City awarded $90,000 to 18 local nonprofits and six art recipients through two city grant programs, officials announced today. Through the Community Assistance Grant Program, 18 organizations that provide essential services to Coachella Valley residents, including health and human services, received $70,000. Officials said the city received 24 applications

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The hidden cost of teaching

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, many teachers are also preparing their learning spaces — and some say that preparation comes with a personal cost. For sixth grade teacher Miranda Alcalde, getting ready for the first day of school means lesson planning, organizing supplies, and creating a classroom

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Human remains found in Yucca Valley backyard identified as missing man; roommate arrested in Oregon

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. — UPDATE 8/4: A missing person investigation in Yucca Valley has turned into a homicide case after investigators discovered human remains buried in a shallow grave behind a local residence and identified the victim as 61-year-old Daniel Joslin. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, detectives assigned to the Morongo Basin

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