UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she is considering intervention in Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery over media plurality concerns. Paramount says the deal does not pose UK plurality issues and remains on schedule.
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The Supreme Court expanded Trump’s authority to fire independent regulators but blocked his effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook and upheld mail-in ballot rules. The justices also declined to review a $5 million civil judgment in E. Jean Carroll’s case.
Colorado’s Democratic primaries are testing longtime officeholders against insurgent challengers in races for governor, Senate and a Denver-area House seat. The contests follow anti-establishment wins in New York and could shape the party’s direction this cycle.
President Trump said he will nominate acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to permanently lead the department. The Senate-confirmed role follows Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure amid reported misconduct scrutiny.
Carl Rinsch, director of “47 Ronin,” was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for defrauding Netflix of $11 million meant for an unfinished sci-fi series. Prosecutors said he spent the money on investments, cryptocurrency and luxury goods instead of production.
A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone above the cockpit while approaching JFK Airport, but the flight landed safely and inspectors found no damage. The FAA has opened an investigation into the reported collision.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. The decision leaves a $5 million judgment in place and ends Trump’s effort to overturn that case.