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Paramount Warner Merger Delayed | Durham News
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s $81 billion merger is hitting major roadblocks, with the deal now delayed until next year as a judge weighs a 12-state antitrust challenge. Both sides are calling the postponement a win—Paramount to strengthen its case that the merger benefits consumers, while states gain more time to fight it in court. The Writers Guild of America is also opposing the merger, warning it will harm writers, and the delay gives them breathing room too. The combined giant would unite CNN, HBO Max, Harry Potter, CBS, and Top Gun, but critics fear it will crush competition…
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