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Paramount Skydance settles Democrats' antitrust lawsuit

(The Center Square) – Paramount Skydance has settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by Democratic state attorneys general including California’s Rob Bonta. The deal appears to clear the way for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion.

By Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 21, 2026, 3:45 PM ET

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Paramount asks states to put up $1.88 billion bond in attorneys general lawsuit

(The Center Square) – A hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24 involving a bond request from Paramount Skydance amid its legal battles over a proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could put state governments on the hook for nearly $2 billion.

By Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 17, 2026, 5:18 PM ET

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Paramount asks states to put up $1.88 billion bond in attorneys general lawsuit
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Sorority tells federal judge that allowing biological man violates their rights

(The Center Square) - Attorneys representing a group of University of Wyoming women argued Monday that the the sorority counsel violated their contract and incorrectly interpreted what “women” meant in their bylaws by allowing a biological male to join the organization.

By Joelle Webb | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 14, 2026, 2:50 PM ET

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Sorority tells federal judge that allowing biological man violates their rights
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Congressman seeks investigation of violent anti-ICE protest

(The Center Square) - Students across Colorado recently participated in protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but according to a Colorado congressman, one demonstration got violent – to the point he's seeking a federal investigation.

By Joelle Webb | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 11, 2026, 5:20 PM ET

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Former Colorado forensic scientist sentenced to 10 years

(The Center Square) - A 29-year employee of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations has pleaded guilty to four felonies, including manipulating DNA results.

By Liam Hibbert | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 10, 2026, 7:50 PM ET

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Former Colorado forensic scientist sentenced to 10 years
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Paramount requests $1.88B bond from state AGs trying to stop Paramount merger

(The Center Square) – In response to a lawsuit from 12 Democratic state attorneys general attempting to stop the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Paramount is requesting a $1.88 billion bond from the coalition of state officials.

By Tate Rosentreter | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 10, 2026, 1:41 PM ET

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Paramount requests $1.88B bond from state AGs trying to stop Paramount merger
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Lawsuit over transgender woman in sorority goes to court

(The Center Square) - A lawsuit over the admission of a transgender woman into a University of Wyoming sorority will start with opening arguments Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit in Denver.

By Joelle Webb | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 9, 2026, 6:30 PM ET

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Man who attempted to attack Acton released on bond
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Feds spare Upper Basin; states still feel water cuts pressure

(The Center Square) - The Colorado River’s Upper Basin states are not required to make mandatory water cuts that the federal government imposed on the Lower Basin.

By Liam Hibbert | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 PM ET

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U.S. and Mexico reach Colorado River deal
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Colorado prepares to mail ballots as usual despite order

(The Center Square) - Colorado is set to mail ballots to all of its registered voters for the November midterm elections as usual despite ongoing litigation surrounding a federal order and conflicting judicial rulings about the U.S. Postal Service.

By Joelle Webb | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 3, 2026, 1:40 PM ET

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Colorado prepares to mail ballots as usual despite order
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Official: Colorado can't finance gender-changing procedures

(The Center Square) - A recent ruling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is forcing states, including Colorado, to prohibit the use of federal Medicaid funds and certain children’s health insurance programs for “sex-rejecting” procedures on minors.

By Joelle Webb | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 2, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

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Official: Colorado can't finance gender-changing procedures
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Red states try to stop suit against Paramount Skydance

(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from two Republican-led states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

By Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Sep 1, 2026, 4:50 PM ET

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Paramount Skydance settles Democrats' antitrust lawsuit
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