Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B transaction, valuing Caesars at about $5.7B in equity plus roughly $11.9B of assumed debt; Caesars’ board has approved and shareholders are set to receive $31 per share, with regulatory approvals still required. San Marino Shipping Link: The U.S. Treasury announced fresh sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, including eight tankers and vessels flying flags that include San Marino, alongside multiple companies connected to Iran-linked networks. Energy & Renewables: San Marino’s public utility AASS launched a solar acquisition program seeking investors to sell PV projects or development-stage companies, targeting full ownership of special purpose vehicles and aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity. Local Industry Oversight: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, proposing statewide inspection and compliance for private immigration detention facilities—pushing for tougher standards on food, water, and medical care. Research Recognition: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease.