# Judge Halts $110B Media Merger | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-07-20T19:45:29+00:00
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## Resource

A judge has temporarily blocked a $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust concerns after 12 states argued the combined company would dominate the entertainment market, harming competition, innovation, and consumer choice. The 14-day pause ends with a critical hearing on August 3rd, where the future of this blockbuster deal hangs in the balance — as Paramount defends the merger as a strategic move to compete with streaming giants and boost content and jobs. 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/ecd8a7f1eb53dd4c

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