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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.
Alex Jones vows to continue show after judge orders “Infowars” liquidated
His personal bankruptcy, which involves Free Speech Systems, is tied to a $1.5 billion judgement awarded in a defamation case two years ago.
Paramount may drop Nielsen ratings in October, report says
Paramount will use measurement data from VideoAmp from October 1 if their contract with Nielsen is not renewed.
Newsmax reaches confidential settlement with Smartmatic, avoiding trial
The settlement includes "monetary remuneration," according to a source. Specific terms were not disclosed.
Fox News tops MSNBC in ratings, despite interview with Harris
MSNBC's exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris wasn't enough to pull viewers away from the ratings leader, Fox News.
Fubo throws shade at YouTube TV, announces multiview on Roku
The mosaic feature is rolling out to Roku Ultra users, and will launch on other Roku devices in the coming weeks, the company said.