Oil mega merger! Oil mega merger! Oil mega merger!
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A deal for BP, worth roughly $80 billion, would be a landmark combination of two supermajor oil companies.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Oil mega merger! Oil mega merger! Oil mega merger!
America is free only when the media is competitive, independent, and accountable to the people.
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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to settle their lawsuits against the mega merger.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM
America is free only when the media is competitive, independent, and accountable to the people.
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Eight states have sued to block the massive $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna
States challenge "broadcast behemoth" mega-merger
President Trump has endorsed the mega-merger.
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March 19, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Eight states have sued to block the massive $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna
It literally prevented a mega-merger last month. Between Kroger and Albertsons.
March 26, 2024 at 3:27 AM
It literally prevented a mega-merger last month. Between Kroger and Albertsons.
Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry.
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Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten job...
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July 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Twelve states challenged Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry.
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The mega-merger between Paramount & Warner Bros. will consolidate so much power & control over content & cost in the hands of Trump’s billionaire buddies, the Ellisons.
But @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & other Democratic AGs are fighting back with a lawsuit to block the merger.
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But @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & other Democratic AGs are fighting back with a lawsuit to block the merger.
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Trump SPIRALS After Blue States SUE To BLOCK BILLION Dollar Merger!!
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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July 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
The mega-merger between Paramount & Warner Bros. will consolidate so much power & control over content & cost in the hands of Trump’s billionaire buddies, the Ellisons.
But @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & other Democratic AGs are fighting back with a lawsuit to block the merger.
youtu.be/nMzxg1T7gmk?...
But @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & other Democratic AGs are fighting back with a lawsuit to block the merger.
youtu.be/nMzxg1T7gmk?...
A federal judge has blocked Kroger's $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons, halting what would have been the largest supermarket merger in history.
Federal judge blocks Kroger’s $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons | CNN Business
A federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger’s proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons, ruling that the deal would limit competition in the grocery industry and harm consumers.
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:21 PM
A federal judge has blocked Kroger's $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons, halting what would have been the largest supermarket merger in history.
Talking like Amazon has a mega-merger in the works
May 20, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Talking like Amazon has a mega-merger in the works
The Justice Department has approved the $111 billion mega-merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
"This has been one of the most shallow and corrupt merger review processes we've ever seen," says @notaaroncraig.bsky.social of @freepress.bsky.social.
"This has been one of the most shallow and corrupt merger review processes we've ever seen," says @notaaroncraig.bsky.social of @freepress.bsky.social.
June 15, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The Justice Department has approved the $111 billion mega-merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
"This has been one of the most shallow and corrupt merger review processes we've ever seen," says @notaaroncraig.bsky.social of @freepress.bsky.social.
"This has been one of the most shallow and corrupt merger review processes we've ever seen," says @notaaroncraig.bsky.social of @freepress.bsky.social.
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros shareholders approve $81 billion sale to Paramount in a mega merger that could vastly reshape Hollywood.
April 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros shareholders approve $81 billion sale to Paramount in a mega merger that could vastly reshape Hollywood.
Even worse, you must give money to Elon Musk as a condition of any corporate merger. This shit is terrifying. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
June 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Even worse, you must give money to Elon Musk as a condition of any corporate merger. This shit is terrifying. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.
Kraft Heinz is splitting up
One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.
n.pr
September 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.
MAJOR: Paramount will not take over Warner Bros. until summer 2027 at the earliest, while a judge considers the lawsuit from 12 states seeking to block the mega-merger.
July 24, 2026 at 9:54 PM
MAJOR: Paramount will not take over Warner Bros. until summer 2027 at the earliest, while a judge considers the lawsuit from 12 states seeking to block the mega-merger.
Huge!! Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger
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BOOM: Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger
Chalk up another and perhaps final win for Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, as Judge Adrienne Nelson prevents the consolidation of the grocery industry.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Huge!! Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger
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California is among the states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a Hollywood mega-merger that would unite some of the nation's largest movie studios and TV newsrooms. n.pr/4peiT2k
States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger
California is among the states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a Hollywood mega-merger that would unite some of the nation's largest movie studios and TV newsrooms.
n.pr
July 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
California is among the states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a Hollywood mega-merger that would unite some of the nation's largest movie studios and TV newsrooms. n.pr/4peiT2k
Trump bought $1 million in Netflix and Warner Bros. bonds after he said he’d be “involved” in deciding whether to approve their mega-merger.
Antitrust merger reviews should be based on law and facts only—not the president’s investments.
Antitrust merger reviews should be based on law and facts only—not the president’s investments.
January 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Trump bought $1 million in Netflix and Warner Bros. bonds after he said he’d be “involved” in deciding whether to approve their mega-merger.
Antitrust merger reviews should be based on law and facts only—not the president’s investments.
Antitrust merger reviews should be based on law and facts only—not the president’s investments.
A mega-merger of Kroger and Albertsons would lay off workers and spike grocery prices.
Lina Khan and the FTC fought to stop the merger and WON!
Democrats must stand up to special interests and corporate greed.
Lina Khan and the FTC fought to stop the merger and WON!
Democrats must stand up to special interests and corporate greed.
December 11, 2024 at 11:08 PM
A mega-merger of Kroger and Albertsons would lay off workers and spike grocery prices.
Lina Khan and the FTC fought to stop the merger and WON!
Democrats must stand up to special interests and corporate greed.
Lina Khan and the FTC fought to stop the merger and WON!
Democrats must stand up to special interests and corporate greed.
Mega corporations assuring people that this new corporate merger won’t be disastrous for everyone
September 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Mega corporations assuring people that this new corporate merger won’t be disastrous for everyone
In order to approve a major ad merger, the FTC is suggesting that the ad firms sign a deal agreeing not to boycott or withhold ad dollars from conservative platforms www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
F.T.C. May Hit a Mega Ad Merger With an Unusual Rule: No Boycotting
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June 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In order to approve a major ad merger, the FTC is suggesting that the ad firms sign a deal agreeing not to boycott or withhold ad dollars from conservative platforms www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/b...
BREAKING: A judge has temporarily paused the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
Twelve state attorneys general requested a restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing their deal.
And a judge has granted the request for two weeks to review the mega-merger.
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Twelve state attorneys general requested a restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing their deal.
And a judge has granted the request for two weeks to review the mega-merger.
www.nbcnews.com/business/med...
Judge puts temporary pause on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Twelve state attorneys general requested a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing the blockbuster deal.
www.nbcnews.com
July 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
BREAKING: A judge has temporarily paused the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
Twelve state attorneys general requested a restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing their deal.
And a judge has granted the request for two weeks to review the mega-merger.
www.nbcnews.com/business/med...
Twelve state attorneys general requested a restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing their deal.
And a judge has granted the request for two weeks to review the mega-merger.
www.nbcnews.com/business/med...
BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily BLOCKED the mega-merger be/Paramount Skydance & Warner Bros. Discovery, finding it would violate antitrust laws.
A big win for American consumers who want diversity of content & viewpoints, as well as reasonable prices for movies, streaming, & other media.
A big win for American consumers who want diversity of content & viewpoints, as well as reasonable prices for movies, streaming, & other media.
July 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily BLOCKED the mega-merger be/Paramount Skydance & Warner Bros. Discovery, finding it would violate antitrust laws.
A big win for American consumers who want diversity of content & viewpoints, as well as reasonable prices for movies, streaming, & other media.
A big win for American consumers who want diversity of content & viewpoints, as well as reasonable prices for movies, streaming, & other media.
Trump is green-lighting Paramount's mega-merger after they bowed down and gave him millions.
Sure looks like bribery AND a way to bear down on anyone who criticizes him.
That goes right to the heart of our democracy.
Sure looks like bribery AND a way to bear down on anyone who criticizes him.
That goes right to the heart of our democracy.
July 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trump is green-lighting Paramount's mega-merger after they bowed down and gave him millions.
Sure looks like bribery AND a way to bear down on anyone who criticizes him.
That goes right to the heart of our democracy.
Sure looks like bribery AND a way to bear down on anyone who criticizes him.
That goes right to the heart of our democracy.
If you shop at Kroger or Albertsons, the FTC just stopped your grocery prices from surging higher.
FTC Chair Lina Khan is showing what it looks like for the government to work for working people.
FTC Chair Lina Khan is showing what it looks like for the government to work for working people.
Federal judge blocks Kroger’s $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons | CNN Business
A federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger’s proposed $25 billion tie-up with Albertsons, ruling that the largest merger in US supermarket history would limit competition and harm consumers.
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2024 at 11:00 PM
If you shop at Kroger or Albertsons, the FTC just stopped your grocery prices from surging higher.
FTC Chair Lina Khan is showing what it looks like for the government to work for working people.
FTC Chair Lina Khan is showing what it looks like for the government to work for working people.
A federal judge just blocked Kroger's $24.6B acquisition of Albertsons.
Four corporations control 70% of retail grocery sales in America. Kroger and Albertsons are two of those corporations.
Less competition means more opportunity to price gouge.
This deal was a rotten egg.
Four corporations control 70% of retail grocery sales in America. Kroger and Albertsons are two of those corporations.
Less competition means more opportunity to price gouge.
This deal was a rotten egg.
Federal judge blocks Kroger’s $25 billion mega-merger with Albertsons | CNN Business
A federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger’s proposed $25 billion tie-up with Albertsons, ruling that the largest merger in US supermarket history would limit competition and harm consumers.
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:44 PM
A federal judge just blocked Kroger's $24.6B acquisition of Albertsons.
Four corporations control 70% of retail grocery sales in America. Kroger and Albertsons are two of those corporations.
Less competition means more opportunity to price gouge.
This deal was a rotten egg.
Four corporations control 70% of retail grocery sales in America. Kroger and Albertsons are two of those corporations.
Less competition means more opportunity to price gouge.
This deal was a rotten egg.
WOW: Paramount Honcho Blames Opposition to WBD-CNN Mega-Merger on Antisemitism Amid Deal Scrutiny. So opposing a monopoly and oligarchy is now anti-Semitic www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...
Paramount Honcho Blames WBD Merger Opposers on Antisemitism
A key Paramount figure recently blamed opposition to the WBD mega-merger on antisemitism, even as the deal's Qatari-Saudi financing is scrutinized by officials.
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June 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
WOW: Paramount Honcho Blames Opposition to WBD-CNN Mega-Merger on Antisemitism Amid Deal Scrutiny. So opposing a monopoly and oligarchy is now anti-Semitic www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...