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Tokyo Quake Biggest Since 2011 

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Elon Musk says Tesla to scale with Austin, Texas expansion

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Facebook Whistleblower testifies before US Senate

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America ı By Jackie Allen - October 6, 2021

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First Spider-Man comic sells for record $3.6 million

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America ı By Jackie Allen - October 5, 2021

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Steve Jobs: The man who changed the world 

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New York News October 4, 2021

Facebook platform outages caused by DNS issues

Facebook-owned Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger were experiencing global intermittent outages on Monday.…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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New York News October 4, 2021

Bezos-owned Blue Origin toxic workplace?

Jeff Bezos owned Blue Origin is being labeled a toxic workplace by…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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New York News October 1, 2021

Bezos war on NASA delays Moon Program

Blue Origin lost out to SpaceX in their bid for NASA’s Artemis…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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New York News September 30, 2021

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupting in Volcanoes National Park

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirmed that the Kilauea volcano is erupting on…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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America September 29, 2021
Jamie Spears Suspended! Britney Spears winning...

Today in a Los Angeles court hearing a judge suspended Jamie Spears…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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America September 28, 2021
UCR shows dramatic rise in the...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) for 2020 was…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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America September 26, 2021
Black Lives Matter Slams NYC Mayor...

COVID vaccine mandates remain deeply unwanted and unpopular. Despite the narratives coming…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
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America September 24, 2021
SpaceX competitors lobbying Biden against CEO...

Leaked emails were allegedly exchanged by a V.P. at United Launch Alliance…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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America September 23, 2021
Dark Web Saga: DeSnake resurfaces to...

A shadowy man, known only as DeSnake verified his identity to WIRED…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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America September 23, 2021
YouTubers tips help find murdered woman...

The body of a missing woman was discovered in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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New York News February 23, 2024

AT&T Outages Disrupt Nationwide Connectivity creating Chaos on Thursday

On Thursday, AT&T outages on its cellular network, left thousands of users stranded without service for several hours. The systemwide disruptions began at around 4am ET. Users across the United States…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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New York News February 22, 2024
The AI Chips Revolution: Intel and OpenAI CEOs Strategize 

Two influential CEOs, Pat Gelsinger of Intel and Sam Altman of OpenAI, convened for a strategic meeting aimed…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 21, 2024
Gutierrez-Reed Trial Begins for Rust Movie Set Death 

The tragic death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film “Rust” in 2021 shook-up the…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 20, 2024
Samsung Electronics Wins in Texas Court, $4 Billion Semiconductor Patent Case

Samsung Electronics emerged triumphant in a semiconductor patent infringement lawsuit. And saved itself from potential damages amounting to…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 20, 2024
WeWork Negotiates Rent Disputes in North Texas After Bankruptcy in a Post-Pandemic World

Commercial real estate is still adjusting to a post-pandemic world. Coworking giant WeWork finds itself grappling with its…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 19, 2024
Trump Sneakers Launch: Trump Steps into Footwear Marketplace

Donald Trump sneakers were launched in Philadelphia, at an event called the “Sneakercon.” The gathering was billed as…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 19, 2024
Gig Tripping: From Grateful Dead to Taylor Swift, the Travel and Music Experience

Taylor Swift’s superstardom has created some new trends and revived some others. The phenomenon of “gig tripping” has…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 18, 2024
Donald Trump’s Truth Social App Set to Go Public, Could Net Him Millions

In the midst of legal battles dominating the headlines, Donald Trump, the former president and 2024 GOP frontrunner,…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 17, 2024
Dolly Parton on Elle King performance, “Forgiveness, friends, forget it”

Dolly Parton is speaking out after Elle King came under fire for her January 19 performance at the…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 17, 2024
Musk Foundation Empowers AI Breakthrough: Decoding Ancient Scrolls in Vesuvius Challenge

The Musk Foundation, spearheaded by tech mogul Elon Musk, has propelled the groundbreaking Vesuvius Challenge forward with a…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
New York News February 17, 2024
Lawsuit Against Disney: Gina Carano Takes on Hollywood Giants

The stage is set for a high-stakes legal battle. Gina Carano, the actress and mixed martial artist is…

By Jackie Allen Jackie is a freelance journalist and technology geek. She worked as a telecom project director for AT&T and BellSouth. Before joining the USA Herald she has written books, articles, blogs and whitepapers. Her clients include Samsung and other technology companies.
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New York News August 24, 2026
Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Merger Faces Renewed Antitrust Fight as California Raises Legal Concerns Settlement Talks Collapse as $110 Billion Deal Remains in Legal Limbo Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing another major obstacle after California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a planned settlement meeting Monday, escalating a legal battle over whether the combination would unlawfully reduce competition in Hollywood. The development came one day after reports that representatives for Paramount Skydance and Bonta’s office were preparing to discuss a possible resolution to the state-led antitrust lawsuit. Reuters reported Monday that Bonta called off the meeting after accusing Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting confidential settlement discussions. Paramount denied the allegations and said it remains willing to negotiate in good faith. The dispute leaves the proposed merger on hold and increases the likelihood that the case will proceed toward a federal antitrust trial scheduled for March 2027 unless the parties reach an agreement. A Historic Hollywood Acquisition Paramount agreed in February to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $31 per share in cash. Including debt, the transaction has been valued at approximately $110 billion, making it one of the largest and most consequential media transactions in Hollywood history. The combination would bring together major entertainment properties controlled by the two companies, including Paramount’s film and television operations and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max and extensive television networks. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have argued that the transaction would create a stronger competitor in a media industry increasingly dominated by companies such as Netflix, Disney and other large technology and entertainment platforms. The companies also contend that the industry has changed dramatically because of streaming, making traditional market-share comparisons less representative of the competitive environment consumers face today. The U.S. Department of Justice reached a different conclusion from California. After an eight-month investigation involving more than two million documents and extensive interviews and testimony, the Justice Department said in June that it found the transaction was not likely to harm competition or American consumers in streaming video, linear television or theatrical film distribution. California and the other states challenging the merger have nevertheless maintained that the deal presents substantial competitive risks. Why California Says the Merger Could Be Illegal Bonta’s lawsuit centers on the basic principle of antitrust law that a merger can be unlawful when it substantially lessens competition in a relevant market. California argues that Paramount and Warner Bros. are not simply two entertainment companies among dozens of competitors. The state says they are two of Hollywood’s five major theatrical film distributors and two of the five major owners of basic cable channels. Combining those businesses, according to the states, would eliminate an important competitor from both markets. California’s attorney general says the merged company would control nearly one-third of U.S. theatrical motion pictures and nearly one-third of basic cable programming. The states’ complaint also estimates that the companies would have approximately 27% of the wide-release theatrical film market and roughly 27% of basic-cable licensing. The concern is not simply the size of the resulting company. State attorneys general argue that reducing the number of major competitors could give the combined company greater bargaining power over movie theaters, cable distributors, advertisers and other businesses. In theatrical distribution, for example, movie studios negotiate with theater chains over which films receive screens, how many screens are allocated and how long movies remain in theaters. California argues that eliminating one of the industry’s major distributors could weaken the negotiating position of theaters and reduce competitive pressure. The state also argues that the merger could affect consumers indirectly. If competition declines, companies may have less incentive to keep prices low, produce a broad range of content or maintain the same level of investment in movies and television programming. California has warned that the result could include higher prices, fewer movies and television programs, and lower-quality content. Bonta’s office has described the proposed transaction as an “unlawful merger” that could harm movie theaters, basic-cable distributors and audiences nationwide. Structural Remedies Are at the Center of the Dispute Bonta previously indicated that he was open to resolving the lawsuit outside the courtroom, but he has emphasized that any settlement would need what he called “robust structural remedies.” Structural remedies generally involve changing the structure of a proposed business combination rather than relying solely on promises about future conduct. Such remedies can include selling particular assets or businesses to preserve competition. Reports have indicated that California was considering conditions involving the sale of certain cable channels and safeguards designed to preserve Warner Bros.’ independence from Paramount’s movie studio. Those demands could prove difficult for Paramount to accept because they would reduce some of the assets and synergies that make the acquisition attractive. The collapse of Monday’s planned meeting therefore represents more than a scheduling disagreement. It suggests that the two sides remain far apart over what would be necessary to address California’s competitive concerns. Merger Remains Blocked as Trial Approaches The legal challenge has already delayed Paramount’s plans to combine the companies. Under a July 24 court agreement, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery agreed not to close the transaction or begin integrating their operations until five days after a ruling on the merits or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. California’s office described the agreement as a significant victory because it prevents the companies from completing the merger while the lawsuit is being litigated. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín has scheduled a 12-day trial beginning March 2, 2027. The court has also encouraged the parties to explore settlement procedures. The financial pressure on Paramount is increasing as the dispute continues. The company’s merger agreement contains additional payments that become applicable if the transaction remains unfinished beyond its contractual deadlines. Paramount has also asked the court to require the states challenging the deal to post a bond of nearly $1.9 billion to cover potential losses associated with the litigation and delay. A Fight Over the Future of Hollywood The Paramount-Warner Bros. dispute illustrates the difficulty of applying antitrust law to a rapidly changing entertainment industry. Paramount argues that consumers now have access to an enormous number of entertainment choices through streaming platforms, social media and other digital services. California, however, is focusing on specific markets where it believes Paramount and Warner Bros. remain major competitors. That distinction could become central at trial. The Justice Department concluded that the evidence did not demonstrate a likely competitive injury, while California and the other states contend that the merger would remove significant competition from theatrical film distribution and basic cable. For now, the transaction remains frozen. The breakdown in settlement discussions makes the March 2027 trial an increasingly important test of whether the proposed combination represents a necessary consolidation in a changing media marketplace or an illegal concentration of power in two important segments of the entertainment industry. Additional Information California Attorney General: Lawsuit to Block the $110 Billion Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger California Attorney General: Agreement Halting the Merger Until June 2027 or Court Ruling U.S. Department of Justice: Statement on the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Investigation New York Attorney General: Lawsuit Challenging the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Reuters: California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Deal Keywords: Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount merger, Warner Bros. merger, $110 billion merger, Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, antitrust lawsuit, Hollywood merger, Paramount acquisition, Warner Bros. acquisition, media consolidation, theatrical film distribution, basic cable programming, antitrust law, movie theaters, streaming industry, David Ellison, Paramount Warner Bros. lawsuit, Hollywood antitrust case
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New York News August 24, 2026
FBI Seizes iPhone and MacBook From Former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., As Sexual Misconduct Probe Escalates
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New York News August 24, 2026
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New York News August 23, 2026
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New York News August 22, 2026
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New York News August 21, 2026
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