Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is accused of personally ordering the seizure of a Ukrainian cash convoy in Hungary, with media reports suggesting he even timed the raid. The Hungarian Chief Prosecutor's Office has stated it will take all necessary measures to investigate the 'gold convoy' case, while Orbán's controversial office targeting opponents has been abolished.
Tegna has named Patrick Paolini, former Fox TV Stations ad sales boss, as its new CEO. This appointment comes as the company navigates legal challenges surrounding its proposed merger with Nexstar, with Paolini stepping into the role.
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook has described the company's merger situation with Tegna as "unusual," outlining the next steps in the legal fight and acknowledging significant legal, regulatory, and Wall Street uncertainties surrounding the deal.
Five new state attorneys general, including some Republicans, have joined an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the $6.2 billion merger of local TV station owners Nexstar and Tegna, while Ohio has reached a settlement.
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook publicly criticized DirecTV following a federal judge's decision to block Nexstar's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, predicting that only a few companies will soon control local TV.
The Ovetari Chapel in Padua, which was destroyed by Allied bombs on March 11, 1944, has been reconstructed, with the recovery of paintings by the young Mantegna.
Senate leaders are questioning the FCC's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger, while Nexstar has informed a judge that certain aspects of the transaction cannot be reversed following an order to halt the deal.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Nexstar Media's $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, ruling that the proposed merger is 'presumed likely to violate antitrust laws.'
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given its approval for the merger of local television owners Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, a deal that will create a company owning 259 television stations across 44 states.
California, New York and other states led by Democratic prosecutors argue that the $6.2 billion deal would cement Nexstar's control over local TV in violation of antitrust laws.
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook told Wall Street analysts that the company’s executives “appreciate the support” of President Trump of the pending $6.2 billion merger with Tegna.
Most of the senior corporate management team at local TV giant Tegna has left the company as the legal dispute over its merger with rival Nexstar continues, with a new CEO starting.
Nexstar is requesting an urgent review of the order that paused its proposed merger with Tegna. The company claims it is incurring millions of dollars in losses due to the delay.
Nexstar Media Group is targeting profitability for its CW network by the fourth quarter of 2026, while ongoing litigation continues to keep TEGNA's operations separate.
Five U.S. states have joined a lawsuit aimed at blocking the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc., citing concerns over market concentration.
FCC Media Bureau officials largely dodged questions regarding the proposed $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna during a panel discussion at the NAB Show, despite the deal being a major topic of interest.
The $6.2 billion acquisition deal between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna, despite quick approval from Trump administration regulators, is now facing significant challenges from two antitrust lawsuits.
US senators are continuing their probe into the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chief regarding the fast-tracked proposed deal between Nexstar and Tegna, with new reports from Bloomberg confirming the ongoing inquiry.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and California Governor Gavin Newsom are in a political clash over the proposed Nexstar-Tegna merger, with issues of censorship and Jimmy Kimmel also being raised.
Eight US states have asked a judge to issue a temporary restraining order to halt the $3.5 billion merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, arguing the deal would create the largest broadcast station group, cut jobs, and increase consumers’ cable bills.
As content creators and labor unions, First Amendment advocates and politicians increasingly warn of mergers and further consolidation, the battles may be fought by a different set of players than…
State Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between Nexstar and Tegna, a deal that has also been backed by former President Trump.
Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest for rival demonstrations, marking a political showdown between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar, as both leaders called supporters to the streets to show strength a month before crucial elections. Orbán and Magyar held large campaign events in Hungary before the election, highlighting the polarized society, with Magyar delivering a nearly hour-long speech at Heroes' Square during his National March. On March 15th, Viktor Orbán celebrated with 'Ukrainization' rhetoric, while Péter Magyar used 'Janissary' references, with both the Fidesz commemoration and the Tisza Party's National March dominating the day.
The FCC commission chair has approved a significant media merger, impacting Nexstar, which oversees over 200 stations and networks like The CW and NewsNation.
Nexstar has responded to a lawsuit filed by DirecTV and several state attorneys general, arguing that the federal judge's decision to freeze its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna "degrades the very assets it purports to protect." The company has requested an expedited appeal.
Steve Forbes argues that regulators risk damaging local television journalism by blocking the proposed Nexstar-Tegna media merger, which he believes would provide the necessary scale to compete with Big Tech and streaming services.
The interactive studio app HighFive has adapted Joe Mantegna's film 'The Friendly' into a vertical video format, marking it as the first feature film to be converted using the new technology.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the proposed $6.2 billion merger between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna. The ruling halts the deal until an antitrust lawsuit is settled, prompting Nexstar to announce an appeal.
Gábor Sólya, an independent candidate, has won the mayoral election in the Hungarian municipality of Csólyospálos. The article notes that while the country focused on one election, another was overlooked.
Nexstar stock dropped 11% as Monday's trading concluded, reflecting investor concern over a federal judge's decision to temporarily block the company's merger with Tegna.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, pausing the proposed merger between broadcasting giants Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a company with nearly 270 stations.
Newsmax, DirecTV, and broadband groups have appealed the FCC's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna merger, highlighting a past directive from Donald Trump to "Get That Deal Done!"
California, New York, and six other states have filed an emergency motion to halt the Trump-backed Nexstar-Tegna television merger, which critics fear will strain local news and degrade coverage, despite reports of the merger moving forward.
DirecTV and eight state attorneys general have filed antitrust lawsuits to block the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar and Tegna, citing concerns over pay-TV prices and jobs, with state officials calling the merger illegal, even after President Donald Trump endorsed it in February.
Less than a day after a group of states sued to block Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna, creating a broadcasting giant, DirecTV has filed an antitrust claim to stave off the transaction.
Nexstar Media’s proposed $6.2 billion takeover of local TV station rival Tegna is being challenged in court by eight state attorneys general, who argue that the merger represents an illegal…
The party director of the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP) announced that 76 of their candidates have been legally registered, ensuring their presence on the ballot.
