Federal Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery Merger Amid Antitrust Concerns
A federal judge has temporarily halted the $100 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery pending an antitrust review, following a legal challenge from twelve U.S. states including California. The injunction could delay or derail the deal until at least August, with potential financial penalties of up to $7 million per day for delays beyond September.
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