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Apple to rename streaming video service “Apple TV”
Apple is doing away with the "Plus" from its streaming video service, and will market the platform as "Apple TV" moving forward.
California enacts law requiring health warning labels on social media
California will require apps like Snapchat and TikTok to carry cigarette-like warning labels noting certain mental health issues tied with digital use among children.
CNN aims to be the YouTube of news with “CNN Creators” initiative
A new show, called "CNN Creators - The Intro," will attempt to draw a younger news audience to the global channel.
Verizon says West Coast phone outage was act of vandalism
Verizon customers on Friday were afflicted by an early morning outage that the company later traced to an act of severe vandalism in Southern California.
Senator Ted Cruz to introduce bill curbing government censorship
The measure would allow private citizens and corporations to sue the government over violations of free speech and expression.
AMC Networks renews employment contract of CEO Kristin Dolan
As part of a new multi-year contract, Dolan's base salary will increase to $2.1 million, starting next year.
Paramount to wind down some MTV channels in United Kingdom
Paramount Global is in the process of shutting down some of its ancillary MTV-branded cable networks in the United Kingdom.
News organizations refuse to sign Pentagon access order
The New York Times is the latest organization to come out against the order, which limits the amount of non-public information journalists may obtain from Pentagon employees.
WGN-TV producer detained by Border Patrol during operation in Chicago
A video producer for WGN-TV was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents during an enforcement operation in Chicago on Friday.
S&P: Cord-cutting continues to impact TV retransmission fee revenue
Retransmission fees are expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2030, up nearly 2 percent from current rates, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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DAZN gets overseas rights to Fox Sports college games
DAZN has inked an international distribution agreement with Fox Corporation's sports unit to distribute college games from the Big Ten Network and Fox Sports to fans outside the United States.
LG brings mental health podcast series to LG Channels platform
The series, hosted by sports journalist Taylor Rooks, examines the mental health challenges faced by student athletes.