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The magnesium craze | Features Local

The magnesium craze | Features Local

THANKS to social media platforms like TikTok, there is a lot of hype around magnesium. But is the obsession warranted? The Express spoke with general practitioner and social media content creator Dr Mariana Browne to learn more about the different types of magnesium and what they are good for. There are about five different types of magnesium salts that can …

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A new tick breed has crept into Tennessee | Local News

A new tick breed has crept into Tennessee | Local News

With September almost here, tick and bug season is still prevalent. A new tick has made its way into the state of Tennessee.   The longhorned tick originated from East Asia. The insect first integrated into countries like New Zealand and Australia.   Now, the tick has been reported in 21 states, including Tennessee. The first sighting was reported in …

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The $6.2 billion deal that could reshape local TV across America – The Washington Post

The $6.2 billion deal that could reshape local TV across America  The Washington Post TV Giant Nexstar Agrees to Acquire a Rival, Tegna, for $6.2 Billion  The New York Times KTVB’s owner agrees to sale. Report says KBOI2’s owner wants to bid, too  BoiseDev 9News parent company Tegna sold to Nexstar, which owns Denver and Colorado Springs Fox affiliates  The Colorado Sun Broadcast TV …

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Possible Local Malaria Case Found in New Jersey. Here’s What to Know

Possible Local Malaria Case Found in New Jersey. Here’s What to Know

A once-vanquished disease spread by mosquitoes may be making inroads into the United States. New Jersey officials are now investigating whether a resident’s malaria infection was locally acquired. The New Jersey Departments of Health (NJDOH) and Environmental Protection reported on the case Monday. The resident hadn’t recently traveled, suggesting they likely caught it from homegrown mosquitoes. If so, this would …

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Nexstar agrees to buy Tegna for $6.2 billion, a massive consolidation of local TV stations

Nexstar agrees to buy Tegna for .2 billion, a massive consolidation of local TV stations

Facebook Tweet Email Link Nexstar, the biggest owner of US TV stations, is trying to get even bigger, believing the Trump administration will allow it to do so. On Tuesday, Nexstar announced a deal to acquire another broadcast station heavyweight, Tegna, in a $6.2 billion deal including debt. The deal will require government approval. Public interest groups say TV mega-mergers …

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