Paramount Skydance-WBD merger paused by federal judge

A federal judge issued a 14-day restraining order pausing Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery following an antitrust lawsuit from a dozen state attorneys general. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for 3 August to determine whether the temporary pause should be extended, with potential delays costing Paramount $650 million per quarter.

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