# States Sue Over Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount Merger | Honolulu News

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Published: 2026-07-13T18:28:00+00:00
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Twelve states are suing to block Warner Bros. Discovery’s $81 billion merger with Paramount, warning it could crush Hollywood competition, raise prices, and endanger jobs — while Paramount counters that the deal will forge a stronger rival against tech giants and benefit workers, despite delays and a looming September deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bf5253536280d87a

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