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Ellison’s Paramount Gamble May Reshape Fortune

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By Marcus Wright

December 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM UTC

Good morning. Larry Ellison’s move to backstop his son’s move on Warner Bros. Discovery risks reshaping his entire fortune. Donald Trump issues a warning to Nicolas Maduro. And why Jim Beam is pausing bourbon output at its main US distillery. Listen to the day’s top stories.