Music & Culture: L7 bassist and Los Angeles punk icon Jennifer Finch has died at 59 after a battle with aggressive brain cancer, prompting tributes from the music world. Film & Streaming: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is off to a huge start, pulling in $264.1M worldwide on opening weekend, with Matt Damon leading the Homer adaptation. Sports (MLB): Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani’s next pitching start is pushed back with no timetable as his left knee irritation continues, though he’s expected to hit as DH. Sports (World Cup): FIFA has trimmed the Spain-Argentina final halftime show to 17 minutes after backlash over breaking game rules, with Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS still set to perform. California Entertainment Business: California and other states are suing to block Paramount-Warner’s merger, arguing it could squeeze local movie theaters and raise costs for audiences. Tech & Transit: Uber and Waymo are clashing in Washington, D.C., over robotaxi rules—whether fleets must operate alongside human drivers or independently. Local Arts: Disneyland Resort announces Halloween Time 2026 runs Aug. 21–Oct. 31, with Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween Screams returning.