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Disney shoots down rumors ABC network, stations offered to Nexstar
A Disney spokesperson says reports that the company is talking with Nexstar about buying ABC are "unfounded."
Charter adds Jewish television channels to add-on Spectrum TV package
Charter has added JBS and JLTV to its "Entertainment View" add-on package for Spectrum TV customers.
Samsung TV Plus launches more sports content in UK
British streamers with Samsung devices are getting access to more free streaming sports content.
Roku launches “NFL Zone” on streaming devices, TV sets
Roku and the NFL have teamed up on a new streaming TV portal that aims to give football fans access to live games and related content.
Discussions continue between DirecTV, Nexstar, but no deal yet
Nexstar and DirecTV are holding regular discussions with the goal of resolving its carriage dispute, a Nexstar executive said on Wednesday.
Local Now adds local CBS News stations to free streaming service
Local Now has added more than a dozen CBS-owned national and local news channels to its free streaming platform.
Fox sued by New York pension system following Dominion settlement
The lawsuit accuses the network of being negligent in its duties to shareholders by allowing election-related misinformation on its cable news networks.
Monday Night Football draws over 22 million viewers
The inaugural Monday evening broadcast of the new NFL season grabbed 22.644 million, according to officials at ESPN.
Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville goes sober
Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville says he is finally getting his alcohol addiction and mental health issues in order.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Charter over Disney dispute
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a pending class action lawsuit against Charter over its week-long dispute with Disney.
Charter will provide credits to Spectrum TV customers over Disney dispute
All affected Spectrum TV subscribers will get a $15 bill credit if they lost one or more Disney-owned channels.
Fox News executive exits following investigation
A former Fox News Media executive who oversaw the relaunch of Fox Nation has left the company following an internal probe.