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Gavin Newsom Sues Fox News for $787M Over Trump Call Coverage

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accusing the network of falsely claiming he lied about a recent phone call with former President Donald Trump. The suit, filed in Delaware, mirrors the amount Fox paid Dominion Voting Systems in a high-profile settlement. Newsom is seeking a retraction, an on-air apology, and a court order to prevent further misinformation. He’s funding the suit personally and says any winnings will go to anti-Trump causes.

UC System Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into the University of California system over allegations that its faculty hiring practices unlawfully consider race and sex, potentially violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and California’s Proposition 209. At the center of the probe is the UC 2030 Capacity Plan, which aims to expand faculty diversity but may run afoul of anti-discrimination laws. The outcome could have major implications for public university hiring policies nationwide.

New ICE Data Reveals Majority of L.A. Detainees Have No Criminal Record

Newly released data shows that 57% of immigrants arrested by ICE in Los Angeles this month had no criminal history—higher than the already striking national average of 46%. The data, compiled by ICE and the Deportation Data Project, also highlights that the vast majority of those detained are Latino men. The findings come amid a national crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a key focus of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and ongoing enforcement efforts.

YouTube Bans Livestreaming for Users Under 16 Amid Safety Concerns

Starting July 22, YouTube will prohibit users under 16 from livestreaming without an adult present, citing growing concerns over child safety and online grooming. The move follows mounting global pressure—including Australia’s proposed social media ban for minors—and comes after years of criticism about harmful content and lack of oversight on youth livestreams.

‘Broken but Together’ Sculpture Becomes Symbol of Hope After Palisades Fire

After losing his home and hundreds of artworks in the devastating Palisades Fire, gallery owner Ron Rivlin recovered a single sculpture—Michael Benisty’s 6,000-pound Broken but Together—from a nearby ravine. Once displayed at Burning Man, the piece now stands on the curb of his destroyed home as a powerful symbol of survival and community resilience. As rebuilding efforts continue across the Pacific Palisades, the statue may soon find a new permanent home in the revitalized Palisades Village.

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