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UFC Ends Pay-Per-View Era in $7.7B Paramount Deal

In a blockbuster $7.7 billion agreement, the UFC has partnered with Paramount to stream and broadcast all fights in the U.S., ending its long-running pay-per-view model. The seven-year deal will bring 13 marquee events and 30 “Fight Nights” to Paramount+ and CBS, a move UFC founder Dana White calls “a huge win” for athletes and fans alike. Paramount says the partnership will expand access, grow subscribers, and could eventually extend UFC rights internationally.

California Courts Enact Statewide Generative AI Rules

California has adopted a sweeping framework regulating the use of generative AI in its courts, introducing mandatory safeguards to protect privacy, ensure accuracy, and preserve public trust. The new rules—effective Sept. 1—apply to the nation’s largest judicial system and prohibit entering confidential information into public AI tools, require human oversight of AI-generated content, and mandate written use policies by year’s end. Judicial officers will also follow advisory best practices to balance innovation with ethical standards, setting a potential model for courts nationwide.

Trump Federalizes D.C., Deploys National Guard, Ends Sanctuary City Status

President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., announcing the deployment of the National Guard, placing Attorney General Pam Bondi in charge of the Metropolitan Police, ending the city’s sanctuary status, and ordering a sweep of homeless encampments. While Trump cited soaring crime as the reason for federalizing the capital, police statistics show violent crime has dropped significantly in the past year. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who question his motives amid other political controversies.

Angel City Brewery to Close Next April as Truly LA Scales Back

After nearly three decades in Los Angeles, Angel City Brewery will close its Arts District location in April 2026 when parent company Boston Beer ends its lease. The brewery—known for its craft beers, historic setting in the Roebling Building, and neighboring Truly LA taproom—has been a local favorite since 1997. Truly LA will also scale back to weekend service by year’s end, with both spaces potentially repurposed unless a buyer steps in to save the brand.

Mystery Foreign Investor Buys $65M in Fire-Ravaged Malibu Coastline

Months after the deadly Palisades Fire destroyed 340 Malibu homes, a single anonymous overseas buyer has quietly spent $65 million acquiring nine prime oceanfront lots, according to Realtor.com. Using the Weston James Group to conceal their identity, the investor is betting on rebuilding in one of California’s most coveted — and most devastated — stretches of coastline. As Malibu struggles with a slow and costly recovery, questions swirl over who is behind the purchases and what they plan to do with the land.

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