The Daily Brief: Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg Dies at 86, CIA Director Hints at Indictments, and more.

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Wallis Annenberg, Beloved L.A. Philanthropist, Dies at 86

Wallis Annenberg, the influential philanthropist whose name graces countless Los Angeles landmarks, has died at 86. Over decades of civic giving, she helped fund projects ranging from the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to an $87 million wildlife crossing over the 101 freeway. Through the Annenberg Foundation, she donated more than a billion dollars to causes across Southern California, leaving a lasting legacy in arts, education, public health, and the environment.

Ratcliffe Suggests Clinton and Obama-Era Intel Chiefs Could Face Charges

CIA Director John Ratcliffe hinted in a Fox News interview that Hillary Clinton and several top Obama-era intelligence officials could face indictment over their roles in perpetuating what he called a fabricated Russian collusion narrative during the 2016 election. Ratcliffe cited testimony and recently declassified documents that allegedly support President Trump’s claim that the Russia investigation was a politically motivated hoax. The Justice Department has launched a task force to further examine the origins of the probe.

Michelle Yeoh Joins English Dub of China’s $2 Billion Animated Blockbuster Ne Zha 2

A24 and CMC Pictures have released the trailer for the English-language dub of Ne Zha 2, China’s highest-grossing animated film, set to hit U.S. theaters on August 22. Featuring voice talent from Michelle Yeoh, the film has already shattered records abroad and marks a major milestone in the global rise of Chinese cinema.

Trump and EU Strike Trade Deal With 15% Tariff, Billions in Investment

After months of tense negotiations and escalating tariff threats, former President Donald Trump has reached a trade agreement with the European Union. The deal sets a 15% baseline tariff on most imported goods from the EU—down from Trump’s previously threatened 50%—and includes commitments from European companies to invest $600 billion in the U.S. and purchase $750 billion in energy-related products. Both sides are calling the agreement a win for transatlantic trade and jobs.

Home of Pastor Featured in Netflix’s Dancing for the Devil Raided in Federal Sex Trafficking Probe

Federal agents raided the Tujunga estate of pastor Robert Shinn, the controversial figure at the center of Netflix’s Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, as part of a sweeping investigation into alleged sex trafficking, fraud, and financial crimes. Though no arrests were made, the warrant cited serious allegations including tax evasion and money laundering. Authorities have called it an active, ongoing case.

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