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Weigel launches Story Television on local broadcast stations
Weigel Broadcasting launched its sixth over-the-air digital broadcast network on Monday.
CBS News strikes deal with Weather Channel for content
CBS News has struck a partnership with the Weather Channel that will allow both networks to share on-air talent and content.
Lack of funding forces Black News Channel to close
The Black News Channel once had a goal of reaching more than 100 million homes in the United States.
Charter to increase base Internet speed for Spectrum customers
Charter Communications this week said it will increase the base Internet speed for all of its Spectrum broadband customers.
Netflix cost creeps past HBO Max, Prime Video as price increase takes effect
The cost of a basic Netflix subscription will soon exceed that of HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
iHeart to program music channels on Comcast’s Xumo
Xumo will begin offering iHeart Radio-programmed music streams through its free streaming television app.
Paramount makes “Yellowstone” free to stream on Pluto TV
Paramount is now making three seasons of Yellowstone available to stream for free on Pluto TV, the company said.
DirecTV moves channels into cheaper package
DirecTV Stream says it will relocate two channels to a cheaper programming tier.
Sling TV adds international news channels to free tier
Sling TV is making several international news channels available for free as interest in global affairs programming has jumped.
CNN unveils programming for upcoming streaming service
Shows by Kate Bolduan, Sara Sidner, Brian Stelter and Anderson Cooper will be among those debuting on CNN Plus.
T-Mobile adds new low-cost plan on prepaid tier
Wireless phone provider T-Mobile announced a new prepaid phone plan that will allow low-use customers to pay just $10 a month for service.
CNN Plus sets late March date for debut
CNN Plus will not offer a live feed of the namesake cable television channel.