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Group urges FCC to act on WTXF license renewal
The Media and Democracy Project says it supports efforts by two federal lawmakers who want the federal agency to decide on the Fox-owned station's application.
Topic to merge with MHz Choice streaming service
First Look Media and Kino Lorber will merge their streaming service Topic into international TV platform MHz Choice this spring.
Dish continues to see losses in satellite, Sling TV customers
Dish Network and Sling TV continued to lose customers during the fourth quarter of 2023, parent company Echostar affirmed this week.
New York attorney general investigating AT&T network outage
New York's state attorney general is investigating the cause of AT&T's network outage last month and the company's response to it.
Sinclair’s Comet digital network to air 51st Saturn Awards
Sinclair's Comet digital network will broadcast the 51st annual Comet Awards on March 2nd.
Fubo stock pops, then falls, after company reveals Q4 subscriber growth
The stock price rose over 14 percent in pre-market trading after Fubo revealed a staggering amount of new subscribers in Q4.
Rev. Jesse Jackson urges FCC to approve WADL sale
In a letter sent to the FCC's top commissioner, the activist said it was beyond time for the agency to act on the matter.
Meta to pull Facebook News tab in U.S., Australia this year
The move, coming in April, continues amid a demand from publishers that large technology firms pay for the privilege of distributing news content.
Media companies file $2.3 billion lawsuit against Google over advertising practices
Dozens of media companies in Europe are suing Google over allegations of anticompetitive practices related to its digital advertising business.
BBC Studios buys ITV stake in Britbox International
The commercial arm of the BBC will spend around $321 million to take full control of Britbox's U.S. and Canadian streaming services.
Judge orders mental health test for journalist charged in Fox News leaks
Timothy Burke is also not permitted to travel beyond a certain boundary in Florida, and must submit to substance abuse testing.
Skyworth signs on as latest TiVo OS partner
Xperi has inked a deal with Skyworth to build smart television sets that are powered by the company's TiVo operating system.