Sports & Ownership: The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold again—this time to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger—in a record $12.5B deal, underscoring how big-league franchises keep attracting deep-pocket investors. Local Infrastructure: Chattanooga is moving toward a $54.5M Wilcox Boulevard Bridge replacement, with construction expected later in 2026 to restore access for buses, fire trucks, and freight while improving pedestrian and bike routes. Education Spending: Maryville School Board approved $171,600 for kindergarten iPads, continuing a device rotation as older models lose support. Public Finance & Risk: A ThinkTennessee report warns Tennessee’s lottery scholarship funding faces long-term pressure as scholarship costs rise faster than lottery proceeds. Workforce & Energy: TVA marked Watts Bar Nuclear Plant’s 30th anniversary while pointing to major future generation expansion and the need to hire thousands of skilled workers. Consumer Finance: Tennessee’s Commerce & Insurance urged residents to plan ahead for National Financial Awareness Day, focusing on budgeting and saving. Public Safety & Crime: Memphis police are investigating a Whitehaven store robbery where suspects stole about $8,500 in vape and tobacco products.