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Judge Approves Paramount's $81 Billion Merger with Warner Bros.

A federal judge has approved Paramount's settlement with 12 states, allowing the $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to proceed. The ruling addresses competitive concerns raised by the states, with plans to finalize the merger by early October.

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