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DirecTV to launch free streaming service in November
DirecTV will launch a no-cost version of its service that includes dozens of free, ad-supported streaming channels and content.
Amazon adding Apple TV Plus to Prime Video Channels
Amazon will soon offer subscriptions to Apple TV Plus through its Prime Video Channels marketplace, the companies announced.
Newsmax gets distribution on YouTube TV
Newsmax has inked a distribution agreement with Google-owned YouTube TV.
Fox News renews call for another presidential debate
The network has proposed two dates in late October for a debate on their network, anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
EDO: Ads on Spanish-language TV more effective compared to English-language TV
Companies that spent heavily on Spanish-language networks during the evaluation period include Dish Media, Walmart, Verizon and Boost Mobile.
Deadspin loses effort to have defamation case tossed
A judge overseeing the case said the website crossed a line when it suggested a 9-year-old football fan was racist for painting his face.
Comcast warns of vendor data breach affecting 238,000 customers
Comcast says a data breach involving a vendor used for debt collection has impacted nearly 238,000 current and former customers.
Infowars trademark, websites now up for auction
The auction is connected to a bankruptcy case involving Free Speech Systems founder Alex Jones.
Fox News Media launching Spanish news program, website
"Fox Noticias" will air weekday afternoons on sports channel Fox Deportes; a Spanish variant of the Fox News website debuts today.
Cleveland TV reporter injured in shooting, suspect dead
A television reporter is recovering in the hospital after she was shot during a domestic violence incident this week.
Nexstar stations raise $1.5 million for hurricane recovery efforts
Nexstar says the money it raised for hurricane relief efforts will go to the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and similar organizations.
DirecTV revives severe weather pop-up channels for Hurricane Milton
DirecTV is readying plans to relaunch its Severe Weather Channel and Severe Weather Mix for special coverage of Hurricane Milton.