Department of Justice Approves Disney's Partial Merger With 21st Century Fox | THR News

The US Department of Justice approved Disney's acquisition of most of Fox's assets, requiring Disney to sell Fox's regional sports networks to avoid a monopoly with ESPN. Disney agreed to pay $71.3 billion for the assets, excluding Fox News, Fox Business, and other channels. Comcast may still challenge Disney's offer. The DOJ settlement ensures competition in sports programming, preventing price hikes. The merger faces further regulatory hurdles, with completion expected in 6 to 12 months.

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