Jul. 21, 2026
Federal judge halts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
A judge has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their merger for at least two weeks. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN media analyst Brian Stelter about why the plan was halted. Sponsor Message Read more.
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