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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 813, Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the Armenian, and becomes a monk (under the name Athanasius). In 1892, Thomas Mitchell, American actor, singer, and screenwriter (died 1962) was born. In 1906, Harry von Zell, American actor and announcer (died 1981) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1943, Peter Jensen, Australian metropolitan was born. In 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1980, Tyson Kidd, Canadian wrestler was born. In 1984, Jacoby Jones, American football player (died 2024) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Jeff Zucker Stays Mum on Paramount-WBD, CNN Drama as He Completes His Own Merger
RedBird IMI CEO and former CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker is staying quiet on the drama surrounding the cable network ahead of Paramount’s ownership. “I’m focused on this deal,” Zucker told TheWrap on Thursday following the closing of All3Media’s merger with Banijay’s TV production business. “I’m going to leave that deal to the others who []
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The Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
Top CNN star to leave network ahead of Paramount takeover and possible Bari Weiss leadership
The merger would put both CBS and CNN under the same ownership, causing worries for CNN staff
Washington Examiner
· Jun 30, 2026
UK government on collision course with Trump administration over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The British government is preparing to put the brakes on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing a fear that it could negatively impact the media ecosystem of the country. British culture minister Lisa Nandy said Tuesday that “following engagement with the parties and independent research,” her ministry reached out to the “current and proposed owners []
Awful Announcing
· Jul 1, 2026
UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger
The Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger has hit a potential roadblock after the UK government announced it is taking a closer look into the transaction. “Following engagement with the parties and independent research, my Department has today written to the current and proposed owners of Warner Bros. Discovery on my behalf to inform them that I
ComicBook.com
· Jun 23, 2026
DC Boss Confirms Paramount CEO Has Already Met With James Gunn About DCU Future
There are major shifting tides in the entertainment industry, and one of the biggest is the impending merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount-Skydance. With Warner’s extensive library of TV and movie properties added to its own, Paramount will leapfrog to the forefront of the TV/movie industry, while also claiming a sizeable chunk of the []
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jun 30, 2026
Mark Harmon to Make Full-Time Acting Return in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3
The long-time franchise lead also narrates the prequel series and is an executive producer.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Josh Gad Joins Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven Prequel
Josh Gad has joined the cast of Bradley Cooper's Ocean's Eleven prequel at Warner Bros., according to Variety, the latest addition to an ensemble built around Margot Robbie and set for release on June 25, 2027. His is the most overtly comic presence yet attached to a production that had otherwise declared its seriousness at every turn.
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Related coverage for "Jeff Zucker Stays Mum on Paramount-WBD, CNN Drama as He Completes His Own Merger": The Independent — Top CNN star to leave network ahead of Paramount takeover and possible Bari Weiss leadership. Washington Examiner — UK government on collision course with Trump administration over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Awful Announcing — UK government weighs intervention in Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger. ComicBook.com — DC Boss Confirms Paramount CEO Has Already Met With James Gunn About DCU Future. The Hollywood Reporter — Mark Harmon to Make Full-Time Acting Return in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3. The Eastern Herald — Josh Gad Joins Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven Prequel