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President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside the U.S., citing industry theft and economic concerns. The move aims to protect domestic film production but raises questions about enforcement, legal authority, and potential retaliation. The announcement follows previous threats and industry warnings.
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Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a $71 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, involving sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Denials have been issued, but reports of meetings with Middle Eastern officials suggest potential regional backing. The deal could reshape media ownership amid regulatory and political considerations.
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On December 8, 2025, Paramount Skydance launched a hostile $108.4 billion all-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), challenging Netflix's $83 billion deal announced last week. Paramount's offer includes WBD's cable assets like CNN, unlike Netflix's bid. Backed by Larry Ellison and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, Paramount argues its bid offers greater regulatory certainty and benefits Hollywood's theatrical industry. President Trump signaled involvement in the regulatory review, citing competition concerns over Netflix's market share.
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As of December 6, 2025, Gaza remains devastated after two years of war with Israel, with over 70,000 Palestinians killed and much of the territory reduced to rubble. A fragile ceasefire has allowed rare moments of hope, such as a mass wedding of 54 couples, but ongoing violence, humanitarian shortages, and political instability persist amid international efforts to stabilize the region.
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US employment increased by 119,000 jobs in September, exceeding forecasts, but underlying weaknesses persist. Rising layoffs, hiring decoupling, and economic risks continue to shape the labor market outlook as analysts debate AI's impact and recession signals.