Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' request

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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What happenedA federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks.

What changedABC7chicago.com frames it as "Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' r...". CNET frames it as "Judge Orders Temporary Block of Paramount Warner Bros. Merger".

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Still Watching. ABC7chicago.com frames it as "Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' r...". CNET frames it as "Judge Orders Temporary Block of Paramount Warner Bros. Merger".

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