The future of local TV news has taken a Trumpian turn

The FCC has rolled back a rule limiting TV broadcast monopolies, allowing a single company to potentially reach more than 39% of US households. This change was made by the new FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, under the Trump administration's influence. The rule change could lead to a concentration of media power, threatening local TV news. Engineers should be aware of this development and its potential impact on the media landscape. The full story can be found at The Verge.