# merger (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover merger. Page: Feed: --- ## [Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low](https://www.foxla.com/news/walmart-tariff-refunds-prices) _2026-08-21 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income. ## [Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?](https://www.foxla.com/news/study-reveals-lifetime-tax-costs-state-how-much-you-paying) _2026-08-20 · Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses. ## [College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities](https://www.foxla.com/news/college-students-can-now-pay-tuition-paypal-venmo-some-universities) _2026-08-20 · Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know. ## [US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion](https://www.foxla.com/news/us-national-debt-surpasses-record-40-trillion) _2026-08-20 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | Fox LA_ The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history. ## [One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry](https://www.foxla.com/news/electric-bills-quietly-surging-data-centers) _2026-08-20 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Americans could soon feel the artificial intelligence boom in an unavoidable place — their monthly electric bills. ## [Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger risks 4,500 LA film and TV jobs, report warns](https://www.foxla.com/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-la-jobs-impact) _2026-08-20 · Rachel.Aragon@fox.com (Rachel Aragon) · Latest News | Fox LA_ A Los Angeles County report warns a proposed Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger threatens 4,500 direct film and TV jobs and $4.06 billion in economic output. ## [What is personalized pricing? Here's why companies could face federal charges for it](https://www.foxla.com/news/what-is-personalized-pricing-heres-why-companies-could-face-federal-charges) _2026-08-20 · Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Companies that engage in a practice known as personalized pricing could face federal charges under a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission. ## [American Airlines reveals makeover of narrowbody fleet with new tech, more premium seats](https://www.foxla.com/news/american-reveals-makeover-narrowbody-fleet-new-tech-more-premium-seats) _2026-08-20 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | Fox LA_ American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them. ## [Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%](https://www.foxla.com/news/moderna-merck-mrna-cancer-vaccine-melanoma-trial) _2026-08-19 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma. ## [Amazon expanding drone deliveries to 500 cities](https://www.foxla.com/news/amazon-expanding-drone-deliveries-500-cities) _2026-08-19 · Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn) · Latest News | Fox LA_ From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XkBdNqV6YWwo) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal](https://www.foxla.com/news/us-pauses-50-tariffs-canadian-imports-after-last-minute-deal) _2026-08-19 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | Fox LA_ The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year. ## [Cruise ships with the worst CDC sanitation scores revealed, see which vessels failed inspection](https://www.foxla.com/news/cruise-ships-worst-cdc-sanitation-scores-revealed-see-which-vessels-failed-inspection) _2026-08-19 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Norwegian Dawn, Carnival Breeze, Sun Princess and others are among lowest ranking vessels in current reviews. ## [Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US](https://www.foxla.com/news/buc-ees-opens-first-arkansas-location-chain-expands-across-us) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S. ## [Jeanie Buss challenges siblings over sale of remaining stake in Lakers: reports](https://www.foxla.com/sports/jeanie-buss-challenges-siblings-over-lakers-sale) _2026-08-18 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Jeanie Buss is reportedly contesting a 5-1 vote by her siblings to sell the Buss Family Trust's remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. ## [State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout](https://www.foxla.com/news/state-farm-dividend-checks) _2026-08-18 · Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson) · Latest News | Fox LA_ If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers. ## [Ferrari's first EV sells for staggering $40M at Monterey auction](https://www.foxla.com/news/ferraris-first-ev-sells-staggering-40m-monterey-auction) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | Fox LA_ The one-of-a-kind Ferrari Luce 'Chassis 0' was configured through the automaker's Tailor Made program. ## [Buss family sells remaining Lakers stake following Bob Iger, Josh Kushner deal](https://www.foxla.com/news/buss-family-sells-la-lakers-stake) _2026-08-17 · Kelli.Johnson@fox.com (Kelli Johnson) · Latest News | Fox LA_ The Buss family will no longer have ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers after voting to sell their remaining nearly 18% stake in the franchise, according to a new report. ## [A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away](https://www.foxla.com/news/historic-shortage-is-squeezing-american-dinner-staple-relief-could-be-years-away) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | Fox LA_ USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019. ## [Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear](https://www.foxla.com/news/americans-trapped-jobs-health-insurance) _2026-08-16 · Latest News | Fox LA_ Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage. ## [Rebel Creamery files for bankruptcy after losing legal battle with rival Van Leeuwen](https://www.foxla.com/news/rebel-creamery-files-bankruptcy-after-losing-legal-battle-rival-van-leeuwen) _2026-08-16 · Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller) · Latest News | Fox LA_ Low-carb ice cream maker Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. ## 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