The Daily Brief: Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Passes, Doctor Who Supplied Matthew Perry's Deadly Drugs Pleads Guilty, and more.

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Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, has died at 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Known for headlining the first WrestleMania and bringing wrestling into the mainstream, Hogan was a five-time WWE Champion and pop culture phenomenon whose influence extended from the ring to film and television. Read more about his enduring legacy in sports entertainment.

LA28 Unveils Full Schedule for 2028 Olympic Games

With three years to go, LA28 has released the first look at the competition schedule for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games will feature approximately 15,000 athletes competing across 844 events in more than 400 sports—more than any previous Olympics. Highlights include the opening ceremony shared between the LA Memorial Coliseum and the 2028 Stadium, the first medal awarded at Venice Beach, and an innovative swap placing athletics in the first week and swimming in the second. The milestone also celebrates over one million enrollments in the PlayLA youth sports program.

SCE to Launch Compensation Program for Eaton Fire Victims

Southern California Edison will roll out a voluntary compensation program this fall for those impacted by the deadly Eaton Fire, which destroyed over 9,400 structures and claimed 18 lives. The program, covering everything from property loss to personal injury, aims to provide an alternative to lengthy litigation. While SCE denies liability, the utility says it will expedite claims to help affected communities recover more quickly.

Tesla Profits Drop Again as Musk Bets Big on AI and Robotaxis

Tesla’s Q2 profits are down 16%, continuing a rocky year marked by falling sales, political backlash, and rising competition in the EV space. While Elon Musk has returned his attention to the company after a controversial political stint, investors remain uneasy as Tesla pivots toward AI, robotics, and a robotaxi future. The company calls this a “seminal point” in its history — but whether it’s a turning point or tipping point remains to be seen.

Doctor Who Supplied Fatal Ketamine to Matthew Perry Pleads Guilty

A Santa Monica physician has pleaded guilty to federal charges for supplying the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose in 2023. Dr. Salvador Plasencia admitted to conspiring with another doctor to illegally obtain and sell the drug to the “Friends” actor, even mocking him in text messages before his death. Several others, including Perry’s former sober companion and a woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” have also been charged in the case.

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