FCC Chairman Carr doubts antitrust lawsuit against Paramount deal will succeed
The FCC said the antitrust lawsuit appears to be based largely on how Paramount will operate CNN or whether it is willing to divest the cable network to seal the deal.
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ProPublica: FCC officials accepted gifts from Paramount while agency scrutinized deals
A ProPublica investigation found FCC officials from both political parties accepted tickets and other gifts from Paramount while the company had deals pending before the agency.
FCC to eliminate broadcast ownership rule in August
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has already voiced his support for eliminating the broadcast ownership cap, and the measure is certain to pass during the August vote.
Parks: Cable broadband losses eased during Q1, wireless growth continued
Broadband companies are increasing competition by offering Internet-wireless bundles and rolling out customer incentives like price-lock and service guarantees.
Apollo Global completes acquisition of StreamTV parent Questex
In the coming months, Questex and another B2B publication and live events producer Emerald will merge their operations, Apollo said.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, lawmakers to appear at The Hill Summit this week
The lead official at the FCC is one of several policy officials and lawmakers expected to participate in the one-day summit on Wednesday.
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth declares war on journalism
In an unprecedeted action, the Pentagon and the Department of Justice are partnering on efforts to crack down on legitimate news reporting based on leaked information.
Former WOOD-TV reporter leaked info about controversial Pride Month memo, Nexstar says
An investigation determined two WOOD-TV journalists disclosed the memo without authorization; the memo also led to the firing of two news directors who wrote and distributed it.
WUPA Atlanta launches new afternoon local newscast
The program focuses on breaking news, weather, traffic, consumer reporting and community coverage across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Patrick Ferguson named CEO of Lumine parent Velocix
Ferguson joined Velocix-owned Lumine Group earlier this year; he previously held roles at TiVo parent Xperi and at MyBundle.
Weather Channel quietly added to slimmer YouTube TV packages
The Weather Channel and another Allen Media-owned network are now available in certain low-cost YouTube TV packages.
Minnesota Lynx games return to free broadcast TV through TEGNA partnership
The deal is the latest involving a premium sports team or league and a free-to-air broadcaster.