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Sep 8, 2026

Justice Department widens antitrust probe into Fox's $22 billion Roku acquisition

The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding its antitrust investigation into Fox's $22 billion deal to acquire streaming platform Roku, with DOJ staff planning to seek additional information from the companies involved.

Sep 8, 2026·2 sources
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Sep 3, 2026

Michigan court blocks Kalshi from operating in state as New Jersey seeks Supreme Court review

A Michigan state court issued a preliminary injunction barring prediction-market platform Kalshi from offering services in the state, with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina threatening a $500,000 daily fine. Separately, New Jersey filed a petition for Supreme Court review seeking clarity on regulatory authority over prediction markets.

Sep 3, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 26, 2026

European Commission Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Sanofi's Flu Vaccine Marketing Practices

The European Commission launched an antitrust probe into Sanofi for allegedly disparaging a rival's flu vaccine in its marketing campaigns, potentially violating competition rules.

Jun 26, 2026·3 sources
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May 13, 2026

FDA Reverses Course on Flavored Vapes, Allowing Products Without Authorization to Remain on Market

The FDA has implemented a new policy that will permit some flavored vaping products to stay on the market without agency authorization, raising concerns among public health experts after the agency previously warned about harmful kratom-derived products.

May 13, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The combination of Fox's broadcast and sports operations with Roku's streaming reach would make the combined company the third-largest player in television viewing, behind YouTube and Disney
  • ▪Fox Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch stated his expectation to run Tubi and Roku as separate businesses while selling advertising across both platforms
  • ▪The United States Department of Justice antitrust division has faced criticism over its handling of high-profile mergers, including the role played by lobbyists in securing approvals

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AI antitrust & competition1Antitrust & competition1Crypto regulation1Drug Approval and Clinical Trials1European Union1Media consolidation1Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)1New Jersey Supreme Court petition on prediction markets1Prediction markets1Public health policy1Streaming platforms1Vaccine development and innovation1

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