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Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger

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Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.

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Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros Discovery merger
Paramount Skydance has completed a $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and creating a new entertainment conglomerate that will operate under the Skydance Corporation brand. The merger brings together HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, Food Network, and iconic franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Mission: Impossible.
14 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

Amazon Prime Video secures six-year Emmy Awards streaming rights
Amazon Prime Video has won exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards starting in 2027 under a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's rotation on traditional US broadcast networks. The ceremony will stream live for free worldwide each September without requiring a Prime Video subscription.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger
Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion merger that brings together major studios and entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network, along with iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged entertainment company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under the leadership of David Ellison.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Paramount Skydance completes $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros
Paramount Skydance has officially completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger, combining two major studios and bringing together franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under chairman and chief executive David Ellison.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

White House excludes CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip
CNN was barred from travelling with US President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee on Saturday, the latest move in an ongoing dispute between the White House and the media. The ban follows a federal judge's ruling that Trump's earlier barring of news outlets was likely unconstitutional, though the White House has continued to restrict access.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

White House excludes CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip
CNN was barred from travelling with President Trump on Air Force One for a Saturday trip to Tennessee, the latest move in an ongoing dispute between the White House and media outlets. The broadcaster was dropped from the media schedule after Trump had previously banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW journalists from the White House, citing inaccurate reporting; a federal judge subsequently ruled the ban likely unconstitutional.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Jimmy Kimmel skips TV for interview with Democratic candidate
TV host Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission under Donald Trump's presidency. Kimmel said the FCC threatened him and his show over editorial decisions and guest bookings, and the interview will be posted on YouTube instead; a White House spokesman denied the FCC head threatened Kimmel regarding the interview.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

FDA approves pancreatic cancer drug that doubles survival time
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib, a first-of-its-kind pill that blocks a protein fueling tumor growth in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases. In a study of 500 patients, those taking the drug lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger
Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

US pauses Iran strikes for third night to allow diplomacy
President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Balogun acknowledges controversy from World Cup ban waiver
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he expected FIFA's decision to suspend his one-game World Cup ban would generate "a lot of controversy," particularly after US President Donald Trump and White House officials lobbied football's governing body about the sanction. Balogun was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina and should have received an automatic suspension, but FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the ban for a year instead.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

Trump requests $87.6bn for Iran war operations from Congress
The White House has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion, mostly for "urgent needs" related to the US war on Iran, with $67 billion allocated to the Defence Department including munitions and operational costs. The request faces opposition in Congress as the Iran conflict is unpopular with voters and midterm elections approach in November.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

Second ransom note claims 84-year-old abductee Nancy Guthrie died
A second ransom note sent days after Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home in January claimed she had died. The note reportedly stated the kidnappers did not intend for her to die and included an apology, while the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed the investigation remains active.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US regulator investigates fatal Tesla crash in Texas
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a formal inquiry into a June 19 crash in Texas in which a Tesla Model 3 sped off the road into a house, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The driver reported the vehicle was operating with an automated driving assistance system at the time.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

U.S.-Iran deal includes $300 billion private fund
A $300 billion private investment fund designed to encourage both sides to conclude a final deal to end the U.S.-Iran war has been outlined in a framework agreement, with more than half the amount already committed by private companies from the U.S., Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America and Africa, according to a source with direct knowledge of the deal.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

Paramount's $111bn Warner Bros acquisition approved by US Justice Department
The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the merger is unlikely to harm competition and would likely increase competition across media and entertainment. However, the deal is not yet finalized, as states including California are reviewing the sale and could file suit to block it.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

Suspect killed in shooting near White House on Saturday
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best, who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health conditions, opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents. A bystander was wounded in the incident, but no officers were injured.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

WHO declares DR Congo Ebola outbreak international emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported, has spread to Uganda with two confirmed cases and poses risk of broader regional spread.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 14 May

Grammy Awards 2027 to air on ABC from Los Angeles
The 2027 Grammy Awards will air live on ABC from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 7, 2027, marking the first time since 1972 that the awards have aired on the network. Nominations will be announced on November 16, 2026.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to end war as totally unacceptable
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war, calling it "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, and guarantees against further attacks on Iran.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 11 May

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal as "totally unacceptable"
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "massive life support" and rejected Iran's counter-offer to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal includes an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump rejects Iran's proposal to end war
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable". Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

Performer describes sheltering near Trump during White House shooting
A mentalist performing at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC locked eyes with US President Donald Trump as they took cover during gunshots on Saturday night. The performer, Oz Pearlman, was performing mind tricks for Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt when the shots were fired.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit
Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
31-year-old Californian arrested after shots fired at Washington press dinner
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, preliminary findings suggest he was targeting administration officials, though the motive remains under investigation.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →