Twelve States File Suit to Block Paramount–WBD Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
A coalition of twelve state attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros.
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California Leads Lawsuit to Block Paramount Warner Bros Mega Merger
Twelve states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the Warner Bros and Paramount merger, arguing it would curb competition, raise consumer...
China’s Economic Growth Slows Sharply in Q2, Exports Lift Outlook
China’s Q2 GDP rose 4.3%, undershooting the government’s target as domestic demand remained soft.
Heating Oil Customers to Get Compensation After Cancellations and Price Hikes
The CMA says thousands of heating-oil customers faced cancelled orders and higher prices during the Iran-related energy crisis.
Paramount Still Aims to Close WBD Merger by September Despite Lawsuit, Lawyer Says
Paramount remains determined to close its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery by September, despite a state-led antitrust lawsuit.
Warsh Reaffirms Fed’s “No Tolerance” For Elevated Inflation In House Hearing
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the Fed has no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation.
JetBlue to Trim Newark, LaGuardia Footprint as It Expands in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue will close its flight attendant base at Newark and tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia this fall to cut costs, while expanding...
Driving Test Wait Time Target Won’t Be Met Until Autumn Next Year, UK Parliament Told
The Transport Secretary said the driving test backlog will not meet the seven-week target until autumn next year, as DVSA data show waiting times...
Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants Over Price-Fixing Allegations
Japan’s competition watchdog raided major ice cream makers over suspected price-fixing, with Meiji and Glico among those inspected by the JFTC as regulators probe...
Taxi Fares Set to Increase Amid Rising Costs in Worcester
Worcester council has approved a fare increase for Hackney carriages to offset rising fuel and operating costs.