No BS Just Facts logo
No BS Just Facts
It might be boring, but it's just the facts.

← All stories · general

NYT

California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger

Monday, August 24, 2026


California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Paramount leaked and misrepresented earlier settlement discussions, according to a statement from his office. Bonta leads a coalition of 12 states that filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., which is valued at $111 billion. The state did not provide additional details about the alleged leaks or misrepresentations.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/us/california-bonta-paramount-warner-settlement-talks.html

Next story

European Stocks Steady as Investor Focus Shifts to Economic Data