In West Virginia, a homeowner on Rocky Fork shot and killed an intruder who entered the property. The intruder had a bat and a knife. The homeowner fired a firearm outside the house. The man has not been charged; the investigation continues.

Paramount Skydance lands big deals: $1.5 billion for South Park and a $7.7 billion UFC pact over seven years. The moves reshape sports rights. A $5.27 billion loss in 2024 makes analysts say bundles and live sports must deliver long-term value.

Eli Lilly lifts UK Mounjaro prices up to 170% for some doses. Private buyers face the jump by Sept 1; NHS patients stay protected. Lilly says the rise lines up with European pricing and new data. Critics warn access could shrink, and some fear a black market.

The Digest, 8/16/2025 @900AM, CDT

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