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TEGNA could pull local stations on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse
Customers of AT&T's pay television services could be without one or more local channels at the beginning of next month.
Nexstar leverages pandemic in dispute with Dish
The largest operator of broadcast stations accuses the satellite TV company of threatening to withhold local news from viewers.
New York Times offers some high school students free access to website
The New York Times has launched a new program that will offer high schools complementary access to their news website through the middle of next year.
Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney
Company executives say thousands of people will lose their jobs by March 2021.
ESPN, Amazon may snag Sunday Ticket from DirecTV
The popular NFL Sunday Ticket sports package could wind up with a new home in less than two years.
Netflix pumps $1 billion into New Mexico production space
Netflix says it is committing $1 billion to Albuquerque and New Mexico and will spur the creation of more than 2,000 local jobs.
YouTube TV gifts subscribers free access to HBO, Cinemax through Sunday
The trial also includes access to the HBO Max app where available.
Dish threatens to remove Nexstar stations after $1 billion retrans demand
Dish Network says Nexstar Media Group is threatening to pull its channels from the satellite platform unless it pays $1 billion in distribution rights.
Best streaming deals for Black Friday 2020
Here's the best streaming hardware and service deals for Black Friday 2020...
Netflix removes “Chappelle’s Show” after appeal from comedian
The comic's contract with ViacomCBS didn't require a licensing payment.
Apple executive indicted on bribery charges involving firearms
The tech company's head of global security was criminally charged in connection with a scandal involving the sheriff's office of Santa Clara County.
DirecTV, Comcast will raise pay TV fees next year
Pay TV companies Comcast and AT&T say they will increase fees for video subscribers next year.