February 16, 2026

ByteDance to Restrict AI Video Tool After Disney Cease-and-Desist

ByteDance is scaling back its AI video tool Seedance 2.0 following legal threats from Disney over copyright issues. Hollywood studios fear the tool's ability to create realistic star videos with simple text commands.

February 16, 2026

Italy Buys Rare Antonello da Messina Masterpiece for $14.9M, Sparks Museum Battle

Italy paid $14.9 million for Antonello da Messina’s Ecce Homo, a rare Renaissance painting. The government now debates whether to display it in Messina or major Italian museums.

February 16, 2026

Hong Kong's Year of the Horse Night Parade Lights Up Tsim Sha Tsui

Hong Kong launches the Year of the Horse with its famous night parade on Tuesday. Over 60 countries join in, starting with a lively street party at 6pm and parade at 8pm in Tsim Sha Tsui.

February 16, 2026

ByteDance Pledges Fixes After Hollywood Hits Seedance 2.0 for Copyright Breach

ByteDance vows to fix its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Hollywood groups accuse it of using actors' likenesses without permission. The tool is currently only in China and faces strong backlash from the Motion Picture Association and actor unions.

February 16, 2026

Year of the Fire Horse 2026: Zodiac Fortunes, Traditions & Lunar New Year Tips

Explore the Chinese zodiac's Year of the Fire Horse 2026 through videos covering fortunes, Lunar New Year do’s and don'ts, greetings, red packets, dumplings, and tourist trends.