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States settle suit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
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Extra Extra has grouped 36 reports on this story from 34 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 17 left-leaning, 12 center, and 7 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 95 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
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This story has been covered over the span of about 4 days, making it a longer-running thread rather than a single news flash.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: Anchorage Daily News, MSNBC, LA Times, New York Times, HuffPost, CBC News, NBC News, Le Monde (English), Truthout, Common Dreams, The Verge, Oregon Capital Chronicle, The Minnesota Star Tribune, CBS News, NPR, PBS NewsHour, Sky News, Forbes, ABC News (Australia), BBC News, Reuters, Al Jazeera, NewsNation, Courthouse News, Financial Times, Associated Press, Straight Arrow News, RealClearInvestigations, NewsBusters, Breitbart, Daily Caller, Just the News, Fox Business, Hot Air.
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Anchorage Daily NewsBSep 21, 7:36 PM
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing a key hurdle for $81 billion deal
The settlement effectively paves the way for the blockbuster deal that will bring together two of Hollywood’s oldest studios to cross the finish line.
MSNBCCSep 21, 6:58 PM
States settle suit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
The agreement includes a monitoring board meant to safeguard the journalistic independence of CNN and CBS News. The post States settle suit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 bi
LA TimesASep 20, 9:30 PM
Opposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as deal enters critical week
Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement.
New York TimesASep 21, 9:11 PM
Paramount Settles States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. Merger
By resolving a lawsuit filed by a group of states, the media mogul David Ellison removed the last major hurdle he faced in buying Warner Bros. Discovery.
HuffPostCSep 21, 2:58 PM
Paramount Settles With California, Other States Over Warner Bros Merger
The settlement removes a major obstacle to closing one of the largest media mergers in history.
CBC NewsASep 21, 6:55 PM
Paramount settles with U.S. states over Warner Bros. merger, clearing way for $81B US deal
The $81 billion US dollar blockbuster deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks like CBS and CNN and streaming platforms HBO Max and Paramount+, as well as decades of
NBC NewsBSep 21, 6:42 PM
Paramount reaches deal with states over $110B Warner Bros. merger
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is now set to move ahead as the company settled with a group of state attorneys general. NBC News' Allie Canal reports more on the
Le Monde (English)ASep 21, 8:19 PM
US states settle suit with Paramount, opening way to Warner Bros mega merger
The $81 billion deal will still bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks and streaming platforms.
LA TimesASep 17, 11:08 PM
FCC approves foreign owners for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros.
Royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will own nearly 50% of the equity of a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery
TruthoutCSep 21, 9:35 PM
Democratic States Cave on Paramount Merger Lawsuit in Win for Billionaire Owners
The settlement will place CNN and CBS News under control of a group chosen by the conglomerate’s board of directors.
Common DreamsCSep 21, 5:15 PM
Attorney General Bonta Caves to Pressure from Billionaires and Gavin Newsom, Paves Way for Disastrous Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger
According to Bloomberg on Monday, California State Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state attorneys general have reached a settlement of their antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance’s $111 b
The VergeBSep 21, 5:42 PM
Paramount settles lawsuit blocking $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and the 11 other states that sued to block its planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement removes a major roadblock s
Oregon Capital ChronicleBSep 21, 8:52 PM
Oregon, 11 other states reach settlement with Paramount, Warner Bros. over merger
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery may move forward with a merger under the conditions that they boost film production, support displaced workers and preserve competition among cable channels over t
The Minnesota Star TribuneASep 21, 4:58 PM
Paramount to resolve states’ lawsuit, clearing the way for Warner Bros. acquisition
The entertainment giant has agreed to establish a board of journalists to ensure the editorial independence of CNN and CBS News.
CBS NewsBSep 21, 6:58 PM
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
NPRASep 21, 4:40 PM
Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.
CBS NewsBSep 21, 6:15 PM
Paramount Skydance settles with 12 states over acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced details of a settlement reached between Paramount Skydance and 12 states over the company's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skyd
Center(12)
PBS NewsHourASep 21, 7:53 PM
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
The agreement calls for Paramount to increase domestic production and establish monitoring of editorial independence of the company's news operations.
Sky NewsASep 21, 2:54 PM
Paramount clears hurdle to $110bn Warner Bros merger after settlement
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and other states that sued over the media giant's $110bn (£82.2bn) with Warner Bros Discovery.
ForbesBSep 21, 8:09 PM
AG Settlement Clears Way For Paramount’s Hollywood Transformation
Paramount appears to have settled a suit by 12 states challenging its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Next up: transforming Hollywood in a difficult transition.
ABC News (Australia)ASep 21, 8:54 PM
Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros merger
Opponents say Paramount's multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros will slash Hollywood jobs, reduce the number of films produced, and threaten CNN's independence.
BBC NewsASep 21, 9:34 PM
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
ReutersASep 21, 9:23 PM
Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits - Reuters
Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling states, union lawsuits Reuters
Al JazeeraBSep 21, 5:42 PM
Paramount settles with US states, union to win Warner Bros takeover
Ellison-led Paramount will avoid daily $7m fee if the $110bn Warner Bros merger closes by September 30.
NewsNationBSep 21, 7:28 PM
Paramount settles with states that sued over Warner Brothers Discovery merger
"We believe further consolidation in markets does not serve the American economy, consumers or competition well," California AG Rob Bonta said.
Courthouse NewsASep 21, 6:58 PM
Paramount settles with state AGs over Warner Bros. merger
Several states sued to block the merger in July, claiming Paramount and Warner Bros. would account for a quarter of Hollywood's revenue if they're allowed to merge.
Financial TimesASep 21, 6:38 PM
Paramount reaches settlement to clear path for $110bn Warner Bros deal
Studio will not divest assets and will keep operations in California under agreement with 12 states
Associated PressASep 21, 5:51 PM
Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says - kltv.com
Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says kltv.com
Straight Arrow NewsBSep 21, 3:48 PM
Paramount Skydance settles state lawsuits over WBD acquisition
Paramount Skydance has reportedly settled with the states suing over its $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Right(7)
RealClearInvestigationsBSep 21, 11:13 AM
This Mysterious Group Defending the Paramount Merger
Matt Sledge, The Intercept In text messages, the newly formed "Neighbors for Strong Communities" boosted reported threats by CEO David Ellison to move Paramount out of California.
NewsBustersDSep 21, 8:42 PM
Paramount Settles AGs’ Lawsuit Seeking to Block Merger with Warner
Paramount Settles AGs’ Lawsuit Seeking to Block Merger with Warner Paramount has secured a settlement with the coalition of 12 state attorneys general who had sued to block its merger wi
BreitbartDSep 21, 4:27 PM
Nolte: Paramount and 12 State AGs Settle, Clearing Path for Warner Bros. Merger
To the surprise of no one who knew Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison held all the cards and these 12 fascist Democrat state attorneys general had no legal grounds to stand on, a settlement has be
Daily CallerDSep 21, 7:02 PM
Paramount Settles Lawsuit With Dem AGs
Paramount Skydance reportedly reached a settlement with Democratic state attorneys general, clearing a key hurdle for its Warner Bros. merger.
Just the NewsCSep 21, 12:00 AM
Paramount reaches settlement with states over Warner Bros acquisition
Paramount has committed to distributing 30 movies in theaters every year, spending an additional $1.5 billion on film production over the next five years and creating a board to ensure the editorial i
Fox BusinessCSep 21, 3:57 PM
Paramount reaches settlement with states suing to block Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Paramount Skydance Corp. has reached a settlement with the states seeking to block its proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
Hot AirCSep 21, 6:40 PM
Democrats Agree to Settle Paramount Merger With Protection for CNN
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