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The Daily Brief: Soros Donates $10 Million to Newsom Redistricting Fight, Kings Captain Anze Kopitar Announces Impending Retirement, and more.

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George Soros Pours $10M Into Newsom’s Redistricting Battle

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has donated $10 million to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign for Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would redraw California’s congressional maps and potentially add several Democratic seats. The contribution is the largest yet in Newsom’s $70 million fundraising push and marks a major escalation in his clash with Donald Trump over redistricting.

LA Kings Captain Anze Kopitar Announces Retirement After 20 Seasons

After two decades of defining LA hockey, Kings captain Anze Kopitar has announced he will retire following the 2025–26 NHL season. Drafted in 2005, Kopitar became the cornerstone of the franchise, leading the team to two Stanley Cup championships while racking up nearly every major scoring record in club history. As he enters his final season, fans will have one last chance to celebrate a true Kings legend on the ice.

All Aboard! Union Station’s Train Festival Steams Back Into L.A.

Union Station’s beloved Train Festival returns this weekend with free, family-friendly programming that celebrates L.A.’s rail heritage. Visitors can tour vintage locomotives—including the iconic 1937 Santa Fe 3751—step inside historic and modern train cars, marvel at intricate model displays, enjoy live music, and even experience virtual reality exhibits. With art and architecture tours rounding out the weekend, the festival promises a nostalgic and lively celebration of Los Angeles’s “Spirit in Motion.”

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Jaden Smith Named Christian Louboutin’s First Men’s Creative Director

Jaden Smith is stepping into a historic new role in fashion, becoming Christian Louboutin’s first Men’s Creative Director. The 27-year-old artist and style icon will move to Paris to lead design for men’s shoes, leather goods, and accessories, while also shaping campaigns and experiences for the luxury brand. Handpicked by Louboutin himself, Smith will unveil his debut collection during Paris Fashion Week in January 2026.

Jaden Smith pictured with actor Dylan Sprouse

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