Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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In this hour: 2 new stories

  1. NewBusiness

    Paramount Skydance completes Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

    The merger closed on October 6, bringing two major Hollywood studios and news networks under Skydance. The company plans to combine HBO Max, Paramount+ and Discovery+ into one streaming service.

    5 sources, +5 in this hour Sources differ

  2. NewWorld

    US warns foreign banks of sanctions over dealings with Iran

    The US Treasury said foreign financial institutions dealing with sanctioned Iranian banks could face measures without advance notice. It urged them to end those transactions immediately.

    4 sources, +4 in this hour Confirmed

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In this hour: 1 new story

  1. NewWorld

    U.S. soldiers report failures in medical care after Kuwait drone attack

    Nine soldiers wounded in the March 1 attack at Shuaiba Port described delays and obstacles to treatment. The Pentagon said their care was appropriate.

    4 sources, +4 in this hour