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The Daily Brief: Paramount Fires Shot at Netflix WBD Acquisition Attempt, FBI Hunts for True Crime Producer Accused of $30 Million Theft, and more.

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Paramount’s $108 Billion Strike Upends Netflix’s Warner Bros Deal

What looked like Netflix’s smooth path to acquiring Warner Bros has erupted into a full Hollywood showdown after Paramount launched a stunning $108 billion all-cash bid for the entire Warner Bros Discovery empire. The move challenges Netflix’s vision for a newly unified studio and amps up the political, creative, and industry stakes as both companies fight for control of some of the most valuable assets in entertainment. With sovereign wealth funds, top executives, and regulators now pulled into the fray, the battle for Warner Bros has become a defining test of what the future of Hollywood will look like.

FBI Renews Hunt for L.A. True Crime Producer Accused of Stealing $30 Million

For years, Mary Carole McDonnell ran a small Burbank production company specializing in low budget true crime and paranormal shows. Now the 73 year old is the focus of an international manhunt after the FBI says she posed as an heiress, forged trust documents and defrauded at least two California banks out of nearly $30 million. Federal investigators believe she fled to Dubai while leaving behind unpaid employees, angry creditors and a long trail of debt tied to her failed company.

Former Dodger Great Jeff Kent Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Dodger Jeff Kent has earned his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame after receiving 14 committee votes, surpassing several major contenders. Kent, the all time home run leader among second basemen, spent 17 seasons in the MLB, including his final four in Los Angeles, and capped his career with an MVP award, five All Star selections, and eight seasons of 100 or more RBI. Kent will be formally honored in Cooperstown on July 26.

Chargers Outlast Eagles in Wild Overtime Monday Night Finish

The Chargers pulled out a dramatic 22-19 overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles in a chaotic Monday Night Football matchup at SoFi Stadium. Both teams battled through turnovers, stalled drives and clutch kicks, including a last-second field goal that sent the game to overtime. The game ended when Tony Jefferson secured a tipped pass for the decisive interception, sealing one of the most unpredictable games of the Chargers’ season.

Trump Ally Alina Habba Resigns as New Jersey’s Top Federal Prosecutor

Alina Habba, President Trump’s former personal attorney, resigned as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor just days after an appeals court ruled she had been serving in the role unlawfully. Habba called the decision political but said she was stepping down to protect the stability of the office. The move comes as the White House has attempted to keep both Habba and Los Angeles counterpart Bill Essayli in place despite their expired interim appointments and lack of Senate confirmation.

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