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Cowboys-Giants game is most-streamed on Prime Video
The Dallas Cowboys have the top three most-watched "Thursday Night Football" games on Amazon.
TV, radio outages increase after Hurricane Helene
Nearly 50 radio stations are out of action, while the number of TV stations knocked off the air has increased to six.
Newsom blocks measure requiring online public notices from newspapers
In his veto message, California's governor said he was concerned that the proposal would create financial burdens on smaller newspapers.
Sinclair rebrands syndicated news program
"The National News Desk" airs on 80 Sinclair-owned or operated TV stations and streams for free online.
California governor vetoes bill expanding media access to prisons
The governor said removing a prison's discretion in awarding news interviews with inmates had the potential to turn criminals into social media stars.
Hurricane Helene knocks several radio stations, 1 TV outlet off the air
More than two dozen radio stations were knocked off the air by Hurricane Helene, according to data from the FCC.
Fox Weather meteorologist saves Atlanta woman from flooded car
A Fox Weather meteorologist rescued a woman whose car became stuck in flood water spurred by the remnants of Hurricane Helene early Friday morning.
Scripps News exec Kate O’Brian to leave company
Her departure coincides with the winding down of the Scripps News brand as a national TV channel.
Comcast’s Sky sues WBD over long-term TV deal
The deal, set to expire next year, dates back to 2011, allowing Sky to distribute HBO and other WBD-owned shows and movies on Sky Atlantic.
Scripps News to lay off 250, will shut down broadcast channel
Advertising revenue woes are largely to blame for the falling apart of Scripps News, a highly-decorated national news brand that aimed to reach viewers with facts-first, non-partisan journalism.
Altitude Sports to launch streaming service, offer some games on TEGNA stations
Altitude Sports will soon launch a streaming service and intends to make some Nuggets and Avalanche games available on free broadcast TV.
Disney implements fresh round of layoffs, affecting 300
Disney has started a fresh round of layoffs that will impact around 300 workers at the entertainment giant's corporate operations.