Paramount settles with US states, clearing hurdle for Warner Bros merger

Left: California's settlement with Paramount and Warner Bros. over their merger is framed as angering advocates, with the state's Attorney General asserting a strong case that the merger was illegal.

Center: Paramount has settled lawsuits with California and other US states, a move that is seen as a significant step toward finalizing its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, with reports indicating the settlement could clear a major hurdle.