Media & Jobs: Los Angeles County says a Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could put about 2,495 local jobs at risk, with duplicative roles and heavy debt raising consolidation pressure. Marcom & Consumer Trust: Lenskart was ordered to pay Rs 20,000 after failing to honor a “buy one get one free” offer—another reminder that promo promises are brand risk, not just sales tactics. AI in Marketing Ops: Yext opened full platform access for “trusted agentic” marketing workflows, while Gradial’s $65M funding pitch keeps pushing agentic tools as the next enterprise growth layer. Digital Media Governance: Punjab set up a Digital Media Cell to monitor and curb hate content during Muharram, using cyber monitoring plus rapid takedown steps. Entertainment Marketing: Jodie Whittaker teased a possible Doctor Who return, and Anne Hathaway announced baby No. 3—both are the kind of celebrity moments that keep attention cycles moving. Sports & Brand Values: Women’s sport brands are being called out for “platitudes” that don’t move the needle, as sponsors face a credibility test. Travel/PR: Cunard ran its first homeworker fam trip on Queen Mary 2, aiming to turn agents into long-term brand ambassadors. Crypto Regulation: The CFTC permanently banned Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading and CFTC roles, closing the regulator’s first crypto-lending enforcement action.