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Telecom stocks fall amid report on leaded underground cables
Shares of Verizon, AT&T, Lumen and other telecoms dropped on Monday after a Citi analysts downgraded a company's stock amid concerns over leaded cables.
CBS will start airing Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” in September
CBS will start airing re-runs of the popular Paramount Network series "Yellowstone" this fall, the network announced on Monday.
Stuart Epperson, Salem Media co-founder, dies at 86
Stuart Epperson, an evangelical Christian who co-founded Salem Media Group, died this week, the company announced.
Altice U.S. chairman suspends himself after colleague arrested
Alexandre Fonseca, the co-CEO of Altice, announced he was stepping away from all executive and non-executive duties on Monday.
Comcast begins offering Xumo-powered channels on X1
Comcast has begun offering around 20 Xumo-powered, ad-supported streaming channels to its traditional video customers via the X1 platform
Fox appoints Anjali Sud to CEO role of Tubi
Fox has hired former Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud to serve in the same role for its free, ad-supported streamer Tubi.
Scripps launches two new free streaming channels
Scripps has debuted two new free, ad-supported streaming television channels: Laff More and Court TV Legendary Trials.
TCL taps Amagi for new streaming service in United States
TCL has contracted Amagi to provide software and services for the electronic brand's free, ad-supported streaming service in the United States.
ITV eases off potential acquisition of All3 Media
ITV says it is no longer "actively exploring" a potential acquisition of production company All3 Media
Comedy hub relaunches on Samsung TV Plus in UK
Samsung has relaunched its comedy television hub on its free, ad-supported streaming service Samsung TV Plus.
A quick guide to the dispute between DirecTV and Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar and DirecTV have been locked into a weeks-long dispute over fees for local ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and CW stations on DirecTV satellite and streaming.
Trump repeats voter fraud claim during Fox Business interview
Former U.S. President Donald Trump repeated voter machine fraud claims during an appearance on the Fox Business Network on Sunday.