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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

BIZARRE: Cnn star walks away as network faces major shake up | Mind Blowing Facts

  • CNN's Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid is reportedly leaving the network ahead of Paramount's takeover of CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • Reid declined a generous renewal deal, with sources indicating her departure is due to uncertainty surrounding the massive $111 billion merger.
  • The Justice Department's Antitrust Division approved the acquisition last month, though California, New York, and other states are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal.
  • The merger has raised concerns among some CNN employees due to the controversial tenure of CBS News head Bari Weiss, who has been accused of being too Trump-friendly and has made significant personnel changes.
  • Paramount CEO David Ellison has stated that CNN's "editorial independence will absolutely be maintained" and aims for his news networks to appeal to a broad audience.

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