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Felix the Cat returns to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26 for the centennial edition, nearly a century after becoming its first balloon in 1927.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood emergency, prompting a surge in regional drives and public health discussions on donor health benefits.
Sony has introduced 'Nemu the Night Owl,' a new kawaii character designed to compete with the global success of Hello Kitty.
Sony pursues an original character intellectual property to rival Hello Kitty, aiming to establish a major new mascot.