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A federal judge halted the $6.2 billion merger of television station giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna after eight states and satellite broadcaster DirecTV sued to block the deal on antitrust grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Together, Ned’s three children could vote the family’s entire block, and Abby had close friends in the business who also owned voting stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Bonta and other state attorneys general sued to block the merger March 18.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In the sky above the northern city of Nahariya, Israel's air defence interceptors shot up to block them, triggering loud explosions.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I bend over my drawing again, using my arm to block Pua’s view.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila