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DirecTV says still no agreement with Disney on “clean slate” term
The company is moving forward with its complaint at the FCC, even though the channels have been restored to DirecTV.
Gray Media fires Phoenix cameraman over pro-Palestine protest
The photographer, Samuel Mena, Jr., attempts to self-immolate near the White House on Saturday.
CW moves “Inside the NFL” back to Wednesdays
"Inside the NFL" will move to Wednesday evenings on the CW Network, while the British import "Joan" heads to Fridays.
Sky Showtime debuts premium tier with 4K streaming
Sky Showtime has introduced a new premium tier of service that offers a number of perks aimed at movie and TV fans.
Criminal trial delayed for journalist who leaked Fox News clips
Former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke is now scheduled to go to trial in January 2025, according to sources and court records reviewed by The Desk.
Gray Media launches dedicated Local News Live app
Gray Media has debuted a new app focused on its Local News Live streaming channel.
Fox Weather announces coverage plans for Hurricane Milton
Correspondents and forecasters will be stationed throughout Florida, where the Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall this week.
Hurricane delays Univision town hall with Trump
Officials at the Spanish-language broadcaster cited safety concerns for the delay; Milton is now a Category 5 storm and is expected to strike Florida this week.
Ampere: Football helps streaming services grab new customers
Analysts say TV networks might inhibit future vMVPD growth if they continue putting sports on their own direct-to-consumer products
Amazon to bring Freely to Fire TVs in United Kingdom
The U.K.'s public service broadcasters will bring their Freely television platform to Amazon Fire TVs later this year.
ABC sees high viewership with college football games
The network was the most-watched for college football games in September, per Nielsen data.
Trump agrees to Fox News interview at Butler rally
Former President Donald Trump will be interviewed by Fox News personality Laura Ingraham during a campaign rally on Saturday.