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The merger of the United States’ No. 1 and No. 2 newspaper chains will likely spark a new wave of consolidation among its smaller competitors. But will the potential cost savings be eaten up by debt payments to financiers?
Diversifying your media diet might help prevent political polarization — but it may not reverse the polarization once it’s taken effect.