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5 min readA federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the proposed $111 billion merger of Paramount Sky Dance and Warner Brothers Discovery, ruling in favor of a pause while considering an antitrust lawsuit brought by attorneys general from twelve states, including California and New York. The case challenges the legality of the deal, which critics argue would concentrate too much power in the combined company. Meanwhile, Maine Democrats are closing in on a nominee to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, a new immigration rule will limit how long international students can stay in the U.S., and a large swath of Texas is cleaning up after its second major flood in just over a year.
Federal Judge Halts $111 Billion Media Merger
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- 1 (00:04) **Federal Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros Merger** - Judge issues temporary halt on $111 billion merger while considering an antitrust lawsuit from 12 states.
- 2 (01:05) **Maine Democrats Choose New Candidate for Senate Race** - Party enters final stretch to nominate a replacement for Grant Platner, who dropped out after rape accusation.
- 3 (01:58) **New Immigration Rule Targets International Students** - DHS change limits most students to four years to finish studies, starting mid-September.
- 4 (03:01) **Texas Hill Country Floods Again** - Residents clean up after second major flood in just over a year in South and Central Texas.
- 5 (04:02) **New British Prime Minister Takes Office** - Labour Party leader Andy Burnham now occupies 10 Downing Street, replacing former PM Kier Starmer.
- 6 Standout Quotes
- 7 (03:41) "This year I happened to be up late just doing laundry and um just happened to look out and just started watching it." - Flood victim Miriam Hernandez, describing how she noticed the rising water.
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