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Cousin Brucie resurfaces at WABC after SiriusXM stint
Veteran radio broadcaster Bruce Meyerowitz, better known by his on-air moniker Cousin Brucie, has returned to the airwaves.
FCC drops rule requiring cable companies to provide CableCARDs
The rule was intended to foster competition and innovation in the consumer cable box space, but the FCC admits that never happened.
Altice, Rogers to pursue bid for Cogeco despite rejection
Cogeco's board and top investor jointly rejected an unsolicited $7.9 bililon offer to acquire the Canadian cable firm.
Nexstar’s “NewsNation” grabs few viewers at launch
The "stick-to-the-facts" prime-time newscast drew less viewers than all three cable news networks.
Fubo TV drops some CBS affiliates over dispute with Nexstar
Fubo has pulled a handful of Nexstar-owned CBS affiliates after its contract to carry the stations ended recently.
PBS rolls out free live stream of select member stations
PBS is rolling out free live streams of select member stations, including several local stations in California.
YouTube TV makes NFL Network, NFL RedZone available to subscribers
The NFL Network is included in YouTube TV's base subscription while NFL RedZone is available as a premium add-on with other sports networks.
Google pitches Philo to Fiber internet customers
Google has been directing its Fiber internet customers to streaming TV services since February.
SiriusXM to expand B.B. King channel with Blues Foundation
SiriusXM and the Blues Foundation are teaming up to add more content to the satellite and streaming radio provider's flagship blues channel.
YouTube TV to add NFL Network, sports package
YouTube TV will add the NFL Network and a handful of other sports channels in September.
Reporter at Sacramento CBS station tests positive for COVID-19
A memo issued to station employees last week revealed a worker was sent home after testing positive for COVID-19.
Hurricane topples TV transmission tower, knocks station off air
Hurricane Laura toppled KPLC Channel 7's transmission tower, knocking the station off the air and leaving its studio in disarray.