A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
A merger review involving CNN and CBS News is underway, with concerns about competition in the media and potential job cuts.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Merger talks link CNN and CBS News.1 source
Merger review between CNN and CBS News raises competition concerns and potential job cuts.1 source
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The entities involved
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CNN
American news channel
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS
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Competition and Markets Authority
United Kingdom government non-ministerial department
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