NPR News: 07-20-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
A federal judge temporarily halted the $111 billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid antitrust concerns. In Maine, Troy Jackson emerges as the frontrunner to challenge Senator Susan Collins. New DHS rules restrict international students to four years for degree completion, sparking university backlash. Texas residents clean up after severe flooding, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes office and a suspect is charged in the murder of former MP Anne Whittaker.
Topics discussed
Judge halts Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
New immigration rule limits time for international students to finish degrees
Texas residents clean up after second major flood in a year
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM; former MP Anne Widdecombe murdered
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