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A+E Networks launches streaming channels on Prime Video in Belgium
A+E Networks has launched two new streaming services on Amazon's streaming marketplace in Belgium.

Federal broadband program benefitting more urban households than rural customers
Only around 15 percent of the ACP's 20 million benefits recipients come from rural areas, according to the FCC.

Wireless tower coming back online after destructive Maui wildfires
All AM and FM radio stations remained online during the Maui wildfires, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

TSG sues Disney over Fox film deals
The financier says Disney used creative accounting tactics and "sweetheart deals" to deprive the investment firm of revenue from around 140 movies.

Fox News Digital tops CNN in multi-platform views during July
Fox News Digital continued to dominate on the web, with more multi-platform views and minutes across key competitive metrics.

Comcast offers Verizon-powered backup Internet product
"Storm-Ready WiFi" includes a backup battery and access to Verizon's network for $252.

Philo reaches deal to keep AXS, HDNet Movies
Wallet-conscious streaming cable replacement Philo will be keeping AXS and HDNet Movies after all.

Roku Channel starts offering local news from CBS, Fox stations
The Roku Channel added dozens of CBS- and Fox-owned local news streams to its ad-supported platform this week.

Comcast offers discount on YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket
Comcast is offering some Xfinity Internet and TV customers a discount on YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket package.

Curiosity Stream reports lower revenue, narrows loss
Curiosity Stream will lean harder on content licensing agreements as it seeks to grow revenue with a goal toward full profitability.

WBD shuts down enterprise live streaming service
Warner Bros Discovery has quietly shut down a little-known enterprise streaming video service.

KCRA-TV news producer dies in fatal fall at Folsom Lake
Kathryn "Katie" Hoedt fell after using an illegal rope swing at the California State Park, officials said.