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flag USA TODAY Co. to acquire The Detroit News, ending joint operating agreement, effective Jan. 31, 2026.

flag USA TODAY Co. has agreed to acquire The Detroit News from MediaNews Group, ending a 36-year joint operating agreement with the Detroit Free Press. flag The deal, expected to close by January 31, 2026, will bring both papers under one owner while preserving their separate newsrooms and editorial independence. flag The acquisition aims to strengthen local journalism in Detroit and support the USA TODAY Network’s national presence. flag Financial terms were not disclosed, but the purchase is funded through cash and financing. flag The Detroit News, a historic paper with multiple Pulitzer Prizes, will continue operating independently under the new ownership.

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