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Twitter removes “government-funded” labels from news accounts
The labels prompted NPR and Canada's CBC News to stop posting content to Twitter in protest.
WNBA, Scripps Sports ink deal for Friday games on Ion
The deal marks the first time Ion Network will offer nationally-televised sports programming.
AT&T grows wireless, fiber subscribers during Q1 2023
AT&T generated more than $30.1 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2023, spurred by a growth in wireless phone and fiber Internet subscribers.
BuzzFeed says clickbait revenue not enough to support news business
BuzzFeed's CEO admitted the news outlet wasn't profitable, and apparently would never be.
DirecTV adds EarthxTV channel to satellite, streaming platforms
DirecTV has reached a distribution agreement with the environment-focused documentary channel EarthxTV, which is now available on satellite and streaming.
Xumo to debut new set-top box this year
The Xumo Stream Box will be offered to Comcast's broadband Internet customers first, according to a report.
Paramount files countersuit against WBD over ‘South Park’ rights
Paramount has counter-sued Warner Bros Discovery, alleging the media company hasn't paid $50 million in licensing rights for "South Park."
Twitter bans Wired reporter over hacking story
The banishment of Dell Cameron to the digital equivalent of purgatory is the latest assault on reporters by Twitter.
ESPN could start issuing pink slips next week
The layoffs are part of a broader cost-reduction strategy at parent Walt Disney Company, and could affect key on-air talent.
YouTube TV clarifies features, limitations for NFL Sunday Ticket
NFL Sunday Ticket will allow two streams at one time and include a multi-screen feature that allows watching several games from one device.
Philo adds USA Today Channel
The channel is available in the "Free channels" section, which requires a subscription.
Frndly TV launches on Vizio smart TV sets
The $7 a month service is now available to millions of Vizio TV users without a separate streaming device.