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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr speaks during a press conference following the agency’s open meeting in August 2026. (Graphic by The Desk)

FCC votes to end broadcast TV ownership cap

By a 2-1 vote cast along party lines, the FCC adopted a proposal that eliminates the 39 percent ownership cap on broadcast TV stations, inviting possible legal challenges.

The TikTok app on a smartphone. (Stock image)

Disney announces content pact with TikTok

The pact comes at a time when all major entertainment companies are trying to figure out how to tap into creator-driven content to bring more business to its premium entertainment products.

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