A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, pending review of an antitrust lawsuit filed by twelve state attorneys general. Led by California's AG Rob Bonta, the coalition argues the consolidation could reduce competition in the media and entertainment industry. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín's decision provides time for examination of potential market impact and consumer implications.

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