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CBS News goes global, rolls out CBSN app in 83 countries
CBSN has started distributing its free streaming news service in 83 regional app stores across the world, according to a release.
Sacramento news station KFBK looks to add more newsroom talent
Nearly six months after laying off their long-time news director, Sacramento radio station KFBK is ready to fill the position, though the job will come with more responsibilities.
Media group asks governor to act as jailed reporters face Covid risks
A media advocacy group has sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to address a rapid increase in coronavirus infections at San Quentin state prison.
Popular science blog closes after New York Times journalist threatens to blow anonymity
A niche science blog that has found a devoted following has closed after the blog's anonymous author said their identity was set to be exposed in an upcoming New York Times profile.
Best noise-cancelling headphones to drown out fireworks
Fireworks. For some reason, they're everywhere now — and they're driving everyone crazy. But it doesn't have to — just grab a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Here are some of the best...
HBO subscribers report access problems after paying through Roku, Amazon
Roku and Amazon users who pay for HBO Now natively through those platforms are having troubles accessing HBO Max on other devices.
SiriusXM pulls iHeart’s WHTZ off satellite platform
WHTZ is one of two iHeart stations syndicated nationally on SiriusXM, a holdover from the days when Sirius and XM were separate services.
Sinclair to launch national morning news program on fifth-net stations, online
Sinclair will launch a new three-hour morning news program that will contain a hybrid of local and national news stories, the company said.
Philo inks deal with Epix, Starz to provide first add-ons for budget streaming service
Philo has signed a deal with Lionsgate and MGM Studios to bring two premium movie networks to its budget streaming service as add-on packages.
FCC freezes FM license auction, delaying possible Sacramento station
The Federal Communications Commission has postponed an auction for broadcasters to bid on vacant FM dial spots.
Feds to probe T-Mobile over national mobile phone network outage
In a post on Twitter, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the hours-long outage "unacceptable."
Fox News host doesn’t have to report facts, network’s attorney says in court
Fox News does not have to present factual information across its commentary programming, a lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday.