Ghana Minute.
Monday, 12 October 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Monday, 12 October 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Person

Rob Bonta

Also known as: California Attorney General Rob Bonta

Rob Bonta — California Attorney General leading state efforts to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, citing competition concerns.

2026-06-092026-10-12
Share on WhatsApp

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … California Attorney General Rob Bonta said after Rogers’ ruling that Meta was putting profits ahead of children’s safety and breaking consumer protection laws, promising to hold the company “fully accountable” for its role in the teen mental health ​crisis. …

    Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial
  3. June 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … deal and found it was “not likely to result in harm to competition or American consumers.” Instead, the department said it found the deal would likely “increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers.” Rob Bonta …

    Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department

  5. Joy Online

    … California Attorney General ⁠Rob Bonta, ​a Democrat who led the multi-state coalition that filed the case before Sorokin, hailed his ​ruling for striking down Trump’s “unlawful and costly $100,000 tax.” “This tax was an attack on America’s ability to attract and retain the high-s …

    Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rules
Business

Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger

The News

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.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. 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.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed its $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and combining entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, DC Studios and iconic franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under founder David Ellison's leadership.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. 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 →

Thursday 27 August

  1. UN calls for social media reform to protect children online

    After Meta settled a US lawsuit by agreeing to add child safety measures, the UN human rights chief said all social media platforms should be redesigned to protect children and that governments must act rather than wait for courts to intervene. Meta's proposed changes include time limits and parental supervision controls, aligned with the UN's May framework for safer platform design.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Meta to pay up to $18 billion in youth safety settlement

    Meta Platforms has agreed to a historic settlement with dozens of U.S. states over allegations that its platforms fueled a youth mental health crisis, agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and overhaul key features on Facebook and Instagram. The company will initially pay approximately $12 billion, with additional payments conditional on whether competing platforms adopt similar safety standards.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. California AG cancels Paramount settlement talks over leak dispute

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta cancelled a scheduled Monday meeting with Paramount Skydance representatives for settlement talks over his lawsuit to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing Paramount's alleged leak and misrepresentation of discussions. Paramount denies being the source of leaks and says it remains ready for good faith discussions.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. California leads 12 states to block Warner Bros-Paramount merger

    Twelve US states, led by California, have filed a lawsuit to block the $110bn merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, arguing it would stifle competition and harm consumers by creating excessive media consolidation in Hollywood.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. US states may sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    U.S. states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, are considering a lawsuit to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing competition concerns. The deal would combine two of Hollywood's four major studios, and has faced opposition from actors, writers, and theatre owners who fear job losses and reduced competition.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. 23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75m settlement

    A California bankruptcy court judge ruled that Chrome Holding, which took control of 23andMe after its 2023 bankruptcy, must pay $46.75m in compensation to victims of a 2023 data breach affecting as many as 6.9 million people. The settlement will be distributed through Kroll Restructuring within five business days of the ruling.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Meta faces $1.4 trillion penalty claim in US youth safety trial

    Meta disclosed in a court filing that four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over allegations the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young users and misled the public about their safety, ahead of an August trial in Oakland, California.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. US judge rules Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful

    A federal judge in Boston struck down President Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling that it constitutes an unlawful tax that Congress did not authorise, despite the administration's argument that it was a lawful penalty under federal immigration law.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Rob Bonta — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute