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Federal Judge Blocks Nexstar Tegna Merger: Trump Urged Approval to ‘Knock Out the Fake News,’ but a Court Said Not So Fast

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A federal judge blocked the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger on antitrust grounds, finding the deal would eliminate competition, gut local newsrooms, and jack up prices for consumers. The ruling defies both the FCC and DOJ, which had already approved the deal.

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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Standstill: Why the Iran Ceasefire Has Not Reopened the World’s Most Important Oil Chokepoint

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Standstill Why the Iran Ceasefire Has Not Reopened the World's Most Important Oil Chokepoint

Despite the US-Iran ceasefire, only two tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz. Iran demands toll fees and transit permission while threatening to pull out over Israel’s Lebanon operations. Oil is back above $100.

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The Fed Just Told You Everything You Need to Know About 2026: One Rate Cut, Higher Inflation, and an Oil War Nobody Can Price

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled only one cut in 2026 as inflation projections climbed and the Iran war clouds the economic outlook. Here’s what it means for your wallet.

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