12 states, including Colorado, say Paramount-Warner merger would 'extinguish competition'

Twelve US states, led by California, sued to block Paramount's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would eliminate competition in film distribution and cable programming and harm consumers. The deal, which received shareholder and Trump administration approval, faces a potential restraining order that could delay closure beyond the 30 September deadline.

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