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News director fired for using racial slur in newsroom
Sarah Zak, the news director for WAVY-TV, was fired this week after using a racial slur during a newsroom meeting.
Photographer recovering after shooting that killed reporter
A Florida photojournalist is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an incident that killed a fellow reporter.
Futuri unveils radio technology that could replace DJs
The voice you hear on your favorite, local AM and FM radio stations could soon be powered by a realistic-sounding robot.
WBD adds 1.1 million streaming subscribers
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) added 1.1 million to its direct-to-consumer streaming services HBO Max and Discovery Plus.
Sacramento to lose K-HITS for Regional Mexicana
Sacramento's top classic hits radio station is about to go off the air.
SiriusXM renews Tom Brady’s show for third season
SiriusXM says it has reached a deal to continue retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady's radio program for a few more years.
Hulu with Live TV quietly adds CW Network feeds
Hulu with Live TV has quietly added local broadcast feeds for some CW Network affiliates across the country, The Desk has learned.
SiriusXM reveals MLB Spring Training programming
SiriusXM says it will offer a slate of programming for Major League Baseball's Spring Training Tour, which starts on Thursday.
Florida shooting kills TV reporter, injures photographer
A young TV reporter was fatally shot while covering a similar crime in Florida on Wednesday.
NPR to cut jobs amid drop in revenue
NPR says it will reduce its global workforce by 10 percent and eliminate the majority of its vacant positions as it grapples with a dip in revenue.
Sinclair sees resolution in CBS dispute with Fubo TV
The CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group says a resolution between the CBS affiliate board and Fubo TV could come in the next few months.
Sky News live stream added to Roku’s free TV service
The Roku Channel has added Comcast's Sky News and NBC's Dateline 24/7 to its free streaming TV service.