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Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request
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· July 20, 2026
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A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks.
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Key points Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks. A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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