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Paramount Lawyer Expects The Company To Close WBD Merger On Time Despite Lawsuits; Supreme Court Appeal In Play
Despite Monday’s antitrust lawsuit by the attorneys general of California, New York and 10 other states, Paramount lawyer Jeffrey Kessler says the Warner Bros. Discovery merger can still close on time. “The plan is still to close this quarter before the end of September,” the company’s lead trial counsel told CNBC host David Faber. The…
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Judge sets Friday hearing on states’ bid to pause Paramount merger
A federal judge has scheduled a Friday hearing on an emergency request from 12 state attorneys general to temporarily stop Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The states want a temporary restraining order while their antitrust lawsuit continues, making the hearing an early test of whether the deal can stay on its current timetable.…
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How Strong Is the Democratic State AGs’ Lawsuit Aiming to Block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover?
A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — arguing the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution, tentpole movies and basic cable TV. Paramount says the suit “distorts settled antitrust law” and that the…
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Writers Guild sues to stop Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros takeover
The Writers Guild of America West and East have sued to stop Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the merger would breach US antitrust law and leave writers worse off. The unions say combining two major entertainment groups would reduce competition for film and television writing work, leading to…
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Shark Week Officially Reveals First Look at 20 New Releases [Exclusive]
Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week celebration returns with a new trailer showcasing premieres like How to Train a Great White, and more!
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Labour faces fresh calls to scrap New Year fuel duty raid as study shows Iran war has cost drivers extra £5billion at the pumps – with Chancellor Rachel Reeves days away from netting £1billion VAT windfall thanks to sky-high prices
The RAC Foundation research found the conflict has collectively cost motorists the eye-watering sum since 28 February.
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Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery
Now, when users navigate to Google Images, they’ll see a “For You” gallery of images tailored to their interests and browsing history.
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Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too
Spotify is experimenting with a new AI feature that allows Premium subscribers to play and explore music, audiobooks, and podcasts by having conversations with a chatbot. The “Talk to Spotify” feature appears across the Home and Now Playing view on Spotify’s mobile app. You can interact with the chatbot by typing your request in the…