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Allen Media offers standalone Weather Channel access
Viewers of the Weather Channel can access the climate-centric network without a cable or satellite subscription.
DirecTV Stream adds digital broadcast networks to line-up
DirecTV Stream said on Monday it would add four new channels to its basic package of live broadcast and cable networks.
SiriusXM acquires Conan O’Brien media business Team Coco
The deal includes a SiriusXM satellite radio channel programmed by the late-night talk show host and comedian.
Streamers offer deep discounts for National Streaming Day
Here are some of the best streaming deals for National Streaming Day.
New York Attorney General investigates platforms after mass shooting
The Attorney General of New York has launched a probe of Discord, Twitch and other platforms used before and during the Buffalo mass shooting.
Ad-supported Disney Plus will look to Hulu’s successes
Disney's finance and ad executives say they'll franchise lessons learned from running Hulu for a cheaper, yet-to-launch Disney Plus tier.
CBS Fall Schedule: Network offers a little bit of everything
CBS is sticking with the basics and will air reality shows, sitcoms and hour-long dramas throughout the week.
Disney vows to show few ads on cheaper version of Disney Plus
Disney will limit ad interruptions on Disney Plus to four minutes per hour and will not run ads when children are likely to be watching.
Fox Fall Schedule: Network cites Tubi for delayed announcement
Fox executives said their decision not to unveil fall programming will give equal weight to streaming service Tubi.
ABC Fall Schedule: Game shows returning to Sunday nights
ABC will debut a new prime-time game show this fall, while returning another celebrity-studded game show to its lineup.
NBC Fall Schedule: Network to launch Friday comedy block
NBC will debut a new Friday night comedy block this upcoming fall.
Netflix begins issuing pink slips to employees amid business slowdown
Around 150 employees at Netflix are being laid off as the company seeks to turn around its bad economic fortunes.