Larry Ellison
American internet entrepreneur and businessman (born 1944)
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- Oct 9
Meta bans TikTok parent ByteDance from advertising in seven countries, including the US
The ban took effect on Thursday in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, and also covers third-party ads that link to TikTok or other ByteDance apps.
- Oct 5
Skydance completes $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger as stock drops
David Ellison finalized the $111 billion takeover uniting Paramount, Warner Bros., CNN, and CBS News under Skydance Corporation as shares fell on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Oct 1
Ted Sarandos defends Warner Bros bid and outlines Netflix live streaming strategy
Speaking at Bloomberg Screentime in Los Angeles, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed 2% viewership growth, ruled out a free tier, and defended the company's past offer for Warner Bros.
- Sep 30
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery will merge under the name Skydance ahead of October 6 close
Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison announced that the combined entity following its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery will operate under the corporate name Skydance when the transaction completes on October 6.
- Sep 21
Paramount settles with twelve US states to clear 111 billion dollar Warner Bros takeover
Paramount has resolved antitrust challenges from California and eleven other states, agreeing to film production commitments and newsroom oversight to proceed with its 111 billion dollar purchase of Warner Bros.
- Aug 22
Mark Ruffalo rejects antisemitism claim by Paramount over $111B Warner Bros deal
Actor Mark Ruffalo defended his criticism of Paramount's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after the studio accused him of antisemitism for citing Oracle's military technology ties in Israel.
- Aug 4
Paramount-Warner Bros. antitrust trial set for March 2027 as Q2 profit slips to $41 million
A federal judge scheduled the antitrust trial over Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for March 2027, while the company reported a dip in quarterly profit despite streaming subscriber gains.
- Jul 25
Paramount pauses $111bn Warner Bros. takeover after 12 US states file antitrust suit
Paramount has agreed to temporarily pause its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after 12 US states, including California, filed an antitrust lawsuit challenging the deal. A federal judge had already suspended the merger until mid-August, and now Paramount says it will not proceed before a court ruling on the suit or June 1, 2027 at the latest, risking up to $1.7 billion in fees.
- Jul 14
12 stanów USA i związek scenarzystów pozywają, by zablokować wartą 110 mld dolarów fuzję Paramount i Warner Bros. Discovery
Dwanaście amerykańskich stanów i związek scenarzystów WGA złożyły pozwy, które mogą opóźnić o miesiące warte 110 mld dolarów przejęcie Warner Bros. Discovery przez Paramount Skydance.
- Jul 13
Writers Guild and 12 states sue to block $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The Writers Guild of America filed an antitrust suit Tuesday in Northern California, following a similar challenge by 12 state attorneys general on Monday.
- Jun 23
Oracle slashes 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026, citing AI adoption and restructuring
Oracle reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees, or 13%, in the fiscal year that ended May 31, as the company accelerates its pivot to cloud and AI, restructuring costs rose to $1.84 billion.
- Jun 12
US Justice Department clears Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros Discovery in $110–111 billion deal, no conditions imposed
The antitrust division concluded the deal is unlikely to harm competition or consumers, removing a key regulatory hurdle for the Hollywood media combination.
- May 27
Blair’s 5,700-Word Essay Triggers Labour Clash as Burnham Accuses Ex-PM of Ignoring Inequality
Ex-PM Tony Blair's lengthy critique of Keir Starmer's government and calls to embrace a "Radical Centre" have drawn sharp rebukes from party figures, including leadership hopeful Andy Burnham who said Blair "doesn't mention inequality once".
