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Judge Questions Legal Points of Paramount’s Settlement With States at Hearing, Says a Ruling Will Come in ‘Due Course’

Judge Questions Legal Points of Paramount’s Settlement With States at Hearing, Says a Ruling Will Come in ‘Due Course’

The judge overseeing the antitrust case filed by 12 state attorneys general seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger questioned the parties about their settlement at a hearing Thursday. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín has not yet ruled on whether to approve the proposed settlement, and set the virtual hearing to cover “outstanding questions” […]
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Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production

Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production

A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled federal legislation Thursday that would create a 20%-30% U.S. film incentive, in a bid to secure American dominance in entertainment production. The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV. “If it passes and it stacks […]
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ZET SCALE Alliance Orders 2,500 Electric Class 8 Trucks, Primarily from Tesla, to Accelerate U.S. Deployment

ZET SCALE Alliance Orders 2,500 Electric Class 8 Trucks, Primarily from Tesla, to Accelerate U.S. Deployment

ZET SCALE Alliance Orders 2,500 Electric Class 8 Trucks, Primarily from Tesla, to Accelerate U.S. Deployment
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MLB roundup: White Sox, Guardians, Cubs, Padres wrap up playoff berths

MLB roundup: White Sox, Guardians, Cubs, Padres wrap up playoff berths

By Field Level Media Sep 25 (Field Level Media) - Miguel Vargas had two hits and two RBIs, Kyle Teel homered and David Sandlin delivered six strong innings as the visiting Chicago White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Thursday to clinch an American League playoff berth.
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MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

By Field Level Media Sep 24 (Field Level Media) - Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
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Block the Merger Coalition File Legal Request to Oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

Block the Merger Coalition File Legal Request to Oppose Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal

A coalition of groups working under the Block the Merger banner have filed an emergency request to oppose Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery ahead of a court hearing in California this morning pertaining to the deal. The motion for an amicus brief – enabling interested parties to present legal arguments relating to a case […]
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Insiders Were Stunned by the Settlement With State AGs. Now They’re Girding for Inevitable Mass Layoffs

Paramount, Warner Bros. Insiders Were Stunned by the Settlement With State AGs. Now They’re Girding for Inevitable Mass Layoffs

The general mood on both sides of the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance aisles on Monday was shock and surprise over the sudden turn of events. And now that Paramount-WB merger has the all-clear signal, staffers are gearing up for what are expected to be multiple rounds of layoffs in the next few months. […]
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The Latest: Trump uses UN speech to defend decision to start war against Iran

The Latest: Trump uses UN speech to defend decision to start war against Iran

President Donald Trump has addressed the U.N. General Assembly at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency
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Women’s college basketball player will remain in ICE custody, DHS says

Women’s college basketball player will remain in ICE custody, DHS says

The Department of Homeland Security said that Aminata Seck, a women's college basketball player, will stay in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
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Bill Burr: ‘I Didn’t Want to Be the Angry Guy’

Bill Burr: ‘I Didn’t Want to Be the Angry Guy’

The comedian talks about his emotional transformation through shrooms and therapy, his latest acting job in The Social Reckoning, getting roasted by his kids, and the state of America
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2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 2

2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL: Week 2

A resurgence week for Rashod Bateman, and some steady defensive play from multiple other ex-Gophers highlighted the week
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Analysis-Paramount pledges to release 30 films a year. How will that add up?

Analysis-Paramount pledges to release 30 films a year. How will that add up?

By Harshita Mary Varghese and Lisa Richwine Sept 22 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance is promising the largest volume of movies in Hollywood after its Warner Bros. Discovery purchase as it also aims for up to $6 billion in cost savings. Wall Street is asking how that will add up.