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Haystack News brings interactive ticker to all platforms
Streaming television service Haystack News is bringing its interactive news ticker to its apps on all platforms.
Conservative group asks Pulitzer board to revoke Times columnist’s prize
A consortium of right-leaning educators say a Times reporter should have her Pulitzer Prize revoked because of material errors in her essay.
Former Warner Bros. exec tapped to lead content at NBC
Susan Rovner will oversee broadcast, cable and streaming television content across Comcast's portfolio of media properties.
Comcast to credit customers for missed sports
Comcast is giving customers of its pay TV service around $25 in bill credits to offset missed live sports caused by COVID-19.
Verizon drops AT&T SportsNet channel in Pittsburgh
Verizon Fios customers will have to look elsewhere for their fill of Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates coverage.
AT&T streamlines consumer Internet service pricing
AT&T has refreshed the prices of its fiber-based broadband Internet service, making it more competitive against rival services.
AMC Networks brings premium streaming service to Apple, Amazon platforms
AMC Networks has launched its premium streaming offering AMC Plus on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Dish Network founder launches blank-check firm for IPO
Charlie Ergen's CONX Corp is hoping to raise $1 billion through an initial public offering for an unspecified future merger.
AT&T took fed money for broadband network that wasn’t deployed, official claims
A Mississippi commissioner and two other officials say evidence shows AT&T didn't deploy a rural broadband network after taking millions of dollars to do so.
Sinclair says discussions with Google continue over sports networks
YouTube TV pulled nearly two dozen regional sports networks after its deal with Sinclair expired.
California governor says no to expanded press protection
A bill that would have protected journalists assigned to cover protests was rejected by California's governor after intense pressure from police.
Feds investigating fake checks that claim to be from small TV station
For months, people across the country have reported receiving fake checks that purport to come from a station in Michigan.