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Journalist asks judge to dismiss hacking charges over Fox News video leaks
Florida journalist Timothy Burke says the government cannot claim that his interception and distribution of Fox News video clips is a crime.
CW Network quietly launches free streaming channels on Freevee
The launch of "CW Gold" and "CW Forever" comes about three months after the CW Network introduced its first FAST channel.
Family Entertainment Television hires Kyle Patten away from Univision
Family Entertainment Television has hired Kyle Patten away from Univision to lead performance sales initiatives for the company.
BET Media launching Tyler Perry-centric FAST channels
BET Media and Tyler Perry are teaming up on two new FAST channels that will offer replays of certain BET sitcoms and dramas.
MyBundle hires Ting CRO Michael Goldstein
MyBundle has hired former Ting Chief Revenue Officer Michael Goldstein into the same role for the company, starting this month.
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Sinclair’s NewsOn app adds News Press & Gazette news feeds
NewsOn is launching local news feeds for eight more stations through a partnership between parent company Sinclair, Inc. and News Press & Gazette Company.
MPA hires former federal prosecutor to lead anti-piracy litigation
Bostick joins MPA's ACE from the U.S. Department of Justice, where she served as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York.
Spectrum News debuts free streaming channel on Xumo Play
Spectrum News has launched its national news channel through free streaming platform Xumo Play.
C15 Studio hires Chris Flatley away from Fubo
C15 Studio has poached a top advertising sales executive from Fubo to lead the company's ambitious advertising initiatives in a similar role.
Samsung inks Tizen OS licensing deal with Loewe
The smart TV operating system will be incorporated in the new line-up of Stellar model TVs.
Truth Social stock rises 30 percent after Trump assassination attempt
Shares in Trump Media rose 30 percent on Monday, the first business day since an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
“Morning Joe,” “Daily Show” cancel episodes following Trump assassination attempt
Two TV networks have amended their coverage plans for the Republican National Convention following Saturday's assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.