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White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.
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Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger
Paramount’s CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
US ends cap on local TV station owners amid concerns of media consolidation
Critics say the 39 percent cap was a safeguard against excessive concentration of media ownership in the US.
US judge orders pause on Paramount–Warner Bros merger
Paramount risks $650m quarterly fees if merger delays extend beyond September, as per the merger agreement terms.
Twelve US states sue Paramount to block Warner Bros merger
The states claim the $110bn acquisition would limit competition in the TV and film industries.
ABC ‘fighting back’, urging US public to defend stations amid FCC scrutiny
Donald Trump has intensified criticism of ABC, alleging bias and threatening lawsuits over network’s recent coverage.
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Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup
Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup.
Published On 11 Jun 2026
Relief for Indian football fans as FIFA signs World Cup broadcast deal
Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women’s World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
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Messi mania but no World Cup broadcast deal in India – all to know
With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact.
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
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