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KNX says NewsBreak article on simulcast is wrong
KNX says an article written by a robot and posted to the app NewsBreak wrongly claims it stopped airing news programming on AM radio.
Vodafone loses 120,000 subscribers in Germany
Vodafone says a shake-up in German law could hurt its business in one way while providing growth opportunities in other sectors.
Sportworld launches on Samsung TVs in 190 countries
Sportworld launched on Monday in 190 countries via Samsung smart TVs and across most popular phones and tablets.
Police called to X headquarters after Twitter rebrand
Police in San Francisco were called out to Twitter's headquarters after work crews blocked a portion of the sidewalk there.
Global plans to consolidate radio operations in U.K.
Global Media will lay off some local radio journalists and centralize news output to major metropolitan hubs.
FCC will allow several Channel 6 radio stations to remain on-air
More than a dozen FM radio stations operating on analog TV channel 6 will be allowed to continue their transmissions.
FCC cracks down on pirate radio broadcasts in Miami
The FCC sent a letter to nine pirate radio operators and their landlords urging them to stop transmitting illegal, unlicensed broadcasts.
Disney holds talks with pro-sports leagues about ESPN investment
Disney executives have held discussions with the NBA, NFL and others about taking a minority stake in ESPN, according to a new report.
Former ABC News producer pleads guilty to child porn charges
James Gordon Meek was found with a cache of child sex abuse images on several electronic devices.
Hawaiian Telcom reaches deal with Nexstar after FCC complaint
Despite the agreement, Hawaiian Telcom says it will not drop its FCC complaint against Nexstar Media Group.
Altice suspends employees amid criminal probe in Portugal
Altice International has suspended several executive-level employees amid a law enforcement probe over apparent fraud and collusion.
Nexstar weatherman arrested for DUI after crashing Lexus in Texas
KXAN weatherman Jimmy Spencer was arrested after police said he crashed his Lexus into a barricade.