Murdoch pulls plug on possible merger of News Corp., Fox

Rupert Murdoch has pulled the plug on a proposal to merge his News Corp. and Fox Corp. In statements Tuesday, the companies said their boards received letters from Murdoch withdrawing the plan

Date:	Jan. 25, 2023 7:53 AM ET
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