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X restores once-suspended account linked to Voice of America workers
X has restored an account used by advocates of the Voice of America during legal challenges over the broadcaster's fate.
SiriusXM, Fox Nation launch streaming bundle
The bundle costs $12 per month and includes SiriusXM All Access via streaming and the entire catalog of shows and documentaries from Fox Nation.
Samsung debuts FAST channel Samsung Television Network
The channel will incorporate late-night comedy, live sports and music programming from other Samsung TV Plus content streams.
Starz to separate from Lionsgate on Tuesday
Starz will formally separate its business from parent company Lionsgate on Tuesday after a Canadian court bestowed its blessing on the business plan.
New York wants per-channel pay TV agreements
State lawmakers have introduced a measure that, if signed into law, would require broadcasters and cable network programmers to negotiate carriage with cable and satellite platforms on a per-channel basis.
Tastemade signs on to co-host Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival
Tastemade has signed on to serve as a co-host of this year's Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, the event organizers announced on Monday.
X suspends account linked to Voice of America workers
X, formerly Twitter, suspended an activist account used by current and former workers of Voice of America to raise public awareness about funding cuts.
Google launches new AI-powered advertising products
Google has introduced new advertising solutions powered by artificial intelligence into its Display & Video 360 (DV360) campaign products.
Scripps promotes Ahmad Jackson to VP, Political Sales
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted Ahmad Jackson to serve as its permanent Vice President of Political Sales and Pay-for-Performance.
Charter launches Spectrum Noticias with news in Spanish
Charter Communications has launched Spectrum Noticias, a new national channel that offers news and information in Spanish, the company said this week.
Appeals court reverses some rulings on USAGM funding
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. said the Trump administration must hire back Voice of America workers, but overturned injunctions that resumed funding to other broadcasters.
CPB: We don’t have to listen to Trump on NPR, PBS funding matters
Officials at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting said President Donald Trump has no legal authority over their organization.