AT&T  is in talks to combine its media business with Discovery in a deal that would create a new entertainment powerhouse, according to people with knowledge of the matter, a surprising move for a company that spent $85bn to acquire the assets less than three years ago.

A deal could be announced as soon as this week, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private...

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