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Stressed employees levied complaints at WOOD-TV for months
Exclusive: Allegations of workplace harassment, bullying and mismanagement often went ignored, even when they were well-documented, according to numerous people.
Astound to sell phone service on T-Mobile’s network
Astound Broadband has become the latest cable television and Internet player to sell wireless phone service.
Dish claims wireless services reaches 70 percent of Americans
The claim may be technically true, but many Americans still won't be able to access their network.
Two producers with ties to Tucker Carlson leave Fox News
Two producers who worked for Tucker Carlson's commentary program at the Fox News Channel have left the network.
Calls grow for Michigan news director to resign after anti-gay memo
Journalists at Nexstar-owned WOOD-TV say the newsroom executive has contributed to a hostile work environment since he joined in 2021.
Sports platform OutKick grows visitors in May
The brand grabbed more than 10 million unique views across its digital platforms and over 85 million video views on social media.
The Guardian bans gambling ads on news websites
The chief executive of the news publisher said studies proved the ads were likely to cause harm.
Disney CFO Christine McCarthy stepping down
The executive is taking a permanent leave of absence due to a family issue; Kevin Lansburry will serve as interim CFO.
Michigan TV newsroom revolts over anti-gay memo
Journalists say they are not following a directive to curb their coverage of Pride Month events; the station's parent company has launched an investigation.
Sling Freestream surpasses 400 linear content channels
The milestone was reached this week after the Dish Network-backed service added three new channels.
Garth Brooks debuts “The Big 615” country station on TuneIn
The station is the first of several that the country music superstar will debut on the streaming audio platform.
KRON to add local programs after joining CW Network
The San Francisco station will add a 2 p.m. news block and a late evening newscast when it becomes a CW Network station in September.