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Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: NPR

What happened

Polls are showing that Democrats have a clear advantage heading into the midterms, but that doesn't tell the whole story.

And, today, a mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is set to close.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:19:25 UTC.

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