Federal judge blocks $6.2bn merger of US local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
A federal judge has halted the proposed $6.2 billion merger between local television broadcasters Nexstar Media Group and Tegna pending resolution of an antitrust lawsuit. The ruling reflects concerns that the deal could create a monopoly in local television markets.
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