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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.
New Google TV device sold before launch date
A handful of intrepid social media users figured out how to get the new Google TV dongle before it was officially announced this week.
U.S. Army to tap into AT&T’s FirstNet at military bases
The Army says it's forced to buy $13 million in FirstNet public safety equipment from AT&T because there are no alternatives on the market.
Google again at odds with Sinclair over regional sports on YouTube TV
The streaming pay TV service is expected to lose two dozen Fox Sports-branded regional networks in early October.
YouTube TV quietly adds streaming news channel NBC News Now
YouTube TV has quietly added Comcast's streaming-only news channel NBC News Now mere hours before the first presidential debate of 2020 is set to air.
Some Roku devices to get Apple AirPlay support
The move could allow streamers to watch services that aren't supported natively on Roku's platform.
Hidden fees allot for good chunk of cable bill, study reveals
Consumer Reports found cable companies like Comcast and Spectrum earn $28 billion a year in discretionary hidden fees.
Sacramento Bee headquarter move will come with 200 job losses
The layoffs will impact Sacramento Bee production staff who print the newspaper for local and regional distribution.