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Hollywood Producer Sentenced to 146 Years for Fatal Dosing and Serial Rapes

Self-described Hollywood producer David Pearce was sentenced to 146 years to life for drugging and killing two women and sexually assaulting seven others, including a police officer who died heroically last week. Prosecutors say Pearce’s crimes—dating back years and involving victims he met at Los Angeles parties—paint a chilling portrait of a serial predator who preyed on women across the city’s nightlife scene.

Trump Says “It’s Too Bad” He Can’t Run for a Third Term

After months of teasing a possible 2028 run, former President Donald Trump appeared to finally acknowledge that the U.S. Constitution bars him from seeking a third term. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump lamented the two-term limit as “too bad,” even as allies like Steve Bannon continue to float far-fetched ideas for how he might return to the Oval Office. His remarks underscore an ongoing theme of testing democratic norms—this time by joking about rewriting one.

Paramount Slashes 10% of Workforce in First Major Move Under New CEO David Ellison

Paramount’s new CEO David Ellison has begun a sweeping overhaul of the iconic studio, cutting roughly 10% of its global staff—about 1,000 jobs—in the first wave of layoffs since the Skydance merger. The cuts span nearly every department, from film and music to CBS News, and include several longtime executives. Ellison says the restructuring, part of a $2 billion cost-cutting plan, is designed to “streamline operations” and position Paramount for long-term growth amid shifting industry priorities.

YouTube Reorganizes Teams and Offers Buyouts as It Bets Big on AI

YouTube is reshaping its product teams to center around artificial intelligence, introducing three new divisions focused on viewers, creators, and subscribers. In an internal memo, CEO Neal Mohan called AI the “next frontier” for the platform and confirmed that no layoffs are planned, though U.S.-based employees have been offered voluntary buyouts. The restructuring, effective November 5, marks a major shift as YouTube approaches its 20th anniversary.

FBI Expands Hunt in DTLA Protest Case Dubbed ‘A Bridge Too Far’

Federal agents are searching for additional suspects tied to violent clashes on the 101 Freeway during a June protest in downtown Los Angeles. Dubbed “A Bridge Too Far,” the FBI’s investigation stems from a night of chaos when protesters hurled debris and Molotov cocktails at officers, injuring CHP personnel and destroying patrol cars. The charges, announced by federal prosecutors including Bill Essayli—whose own appointment has come under legal scrutiny—mark an escalation in the federal response to protest-related violence in L.A.

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