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L.A. Jury Awards $3.5M to George Floyd Protester Injured by Rubber Bullet

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury has awarded $3.5 million to Cellin Gluck, a protester struck in the face by a rubber bullet during a 2020 George Floyd demonstration in the Fairfax District. His daughter, who witnessed the incident, received $300,000 for emotional distress. The verdict comes after years of legal battles over the county’s handling of protest tactics and the lasting injuries inflicted.

McDonaldland Returns: Ronald, Grimace, and the Gang Are Back

After decades in fast-food exile, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, the Hamburglar, and Mayor McCheese are back as McDonaldland makes its long-awaited return. Once a psychedelic 1970s fantasy world complete with TV ads and playgrounds across L.A., the beloved characters are being reintroduced through new commercials, retro merch collabs with PacSun and Away, and a refreshed backstory that bridges past pop culture with a new generation.

Apple TV+ Raises Monthly Subscription Fee to $12.99

Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly price for the first time since 2023, raising the cost from $9.99 to $12.99 starting Aug. 21 for new subscribers. Existing members will see the change at their next renewal, though the annual $99.99 plan remains the same. The increase comes on the heels of Apple TV+ scoring 23 Emmy nominations for Severance and pursuing blockbuster deals like F1: The Movie.

Celtics Star Jaylen Brown’s Father Arrested in Las Vegas on Attempted Murder Charge

The father of Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, former heavyweight boxer Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of attempted murder after a parking lot dispute escalated into a stabbing. Police say the 57-year-old ex-fighter was booked Thursday morning following the violent altercation, which left the victim in critical condition.

Graffiti or Masterpiece? How Tagging Transformed Los Angeles

Once dismissed as vandalism, graffiti has erupted across Los Angeles—from Koreatown alleys to the abandoned “Graffiti Towers” downtown—fueling a debate over whether the city is a canvas or a crime scene. For young artists, tagging is both rebellion and identity; for curators and collectors, it’s a cultural movement bridging the streets and the gallery walls.

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