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Paramount-Warner Merger Blocked by Court | Raleigh News

A federal judge has temporarily halted the $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, giving 12 states—including California—critical time to argue in court that the deal would crush Hollywood competition, leaving viewers with fewer choices and worse content. While the states celebrate this legal win as a victory for market fairness, Paramount counters that the merger will actually strengthen competition and has already cleared regulatory hurdles. The pause lasts at least two weeks, with a potential extension pending a hearing on August 3rd. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…

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