Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

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The U.S. Department of Justice approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery without requiring divestitures or other regulatory conditions. The deal consolidates major entertainment assets—including CBS, CNN, HBO, and multiple film franchises—under a single company, though it still faces potential legal challenges from state attorneys general and ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the UK.