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USAGM finalizes firings at Voice of America
More than 630 workers were let go between the start of the month and Friday, when the final termination notices were sent.
Fox acquires streaming service Caliente TV, will launch new pay TV channel
Fox Corporation has acquired sports-centric streaming service Caliente TV, a streaming service that offers live athletic events in Mexico and Latin America.
FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
Verizon to close streaming marketplace Plus Play
Verizon is pulling the plug on its streaming marketplace that allowed wireless and home Internet customers to sign up for third-party subscriptions.
DirecTV to add MeTV Toons to satellite, streaming TV services
DirecTV is in the process of bringing Weigel Broadcasting's retro cartoon channel MeTV Toons to its satellite and streaming platforms.
Disney launching shoppable “storefronts” on streaming services
Disney is launching virtual storefronts that will allow streamers to purchase goods and services when they watch content on Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu.
Court hits DVD pirates with $7.5 million judgment
A court in Washington has imposed a $7.5 million judgment against nearly two dozen defendants who sold counterfeit movies on Amazon.
Fox promotes Glenn Berk, Mim Davey to new local TV GM roles
Fox Television Stations has promoted a pair of its local TV executives to new general manager roles in the Midwest.
Verizon amends claims about satellite-based texting
Verizon has agreed to modify certain claims about its satellite-based texting features following a complaint to an industry organization by one of its rivals.
YouTube to integrate AI video generator Veo 3 into Shorts
The move will almost certainly lead to an explosion of artificial intelligence-generated media on the largest streaming video platform in the world.
Trump to renew deadline extension for TikTok, further delaying ban
President Donald Trump says he will extend a key deadline for TikTok to be sold to the United States.
Netflix strikes linear TV deal with TF1 Group in France
French subscribers of the streaming platform will have access to TF1's linear TV channels and on-demand content, starting in 2026.