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GB News takes legal action against Ofcom
GB News says a warning issued by Ofcom earlier this week violated its free speech rights, and has moved forward with an unspecified legal action against the regulator.
Squash TV streaming channel lands on Amazon’s Freevee
The channel will deliver around-the-clock coverage of professional squash in the United States.
Canal Plus Group launches streaming TV service in France
Canal Plus has launched a new budget TV service that brings linear channels and on-demand content under a single roof.
Charter inks new deal with Paramount with streaming perks for Spectrum TV customers
Spectrum TV subscribers will soon get the ad-supported tiers of Paramount Plus and BET Plus for free.
CW Network updates Apple TV app with free streaming channels
The CW Network has updated its Apple TV app to include nearly 50 free, ad-supported streaming television channels.
Co-conspirator in Fox Leaks case to be sentenced in July
Marco Gaudino pled guilty to helping Florida journalist Timothy Burke trespass into computer systems, including one used by Fox News.
Ex-KNBC producer Phil Drechsler accepts plea deal in child porn case
A 61-year-old former news producer will plead guilty to one count of child pornography distribution, according to court records.
Mission Broadcasting terminates deal to acquire Detroit’s WADL
The decision to dissolve the purchase agreement with Adell Broadcasting comes about a month after the FCC conditionally approved the deal.
FCC chair proposes AI disclosure rule for political ads on TV, radio
If enacted, the rule would require political ads aired on radio and TV to include a disclosure if AI tools were used in their production.
T-Mobile raising prices on grandfathered-in customers with older plans
Long-time T-Mobile customers on older plans will pay $2 to $5 more per month if they don't transition to a newer, potentially costlier tier of service.
ESPN, TNT Sports to jointly present college football playoff games
WBD's TNT Sports will present two first-round CFP games during the 2024 and 2025 season as part of the agreement.
Fubo renews distribution agreement with Diamond Sports
Fubo will continue offering nearly two dozen Bally Sports-branded channels under a renewed deal with Diamond Sports.