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Appeals court denies Timothy Burke’s request to toss Fox News hacking case
The court gave no reason for rejecting the former journalist's bid to end the appeals process; prosecutors have one additional month to produce their opening brief.
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FCC ends enforcement of closed captions on public access TV
An order released Wednesday applies to certain PEG channels and programming carried on non-broadcast networks, the FCC said.
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Fired Nexstar news directors get trial date in defamation lawsuit
Jury selection in the case will begin in early October, but a settlement could still be reached before then.
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Looper: Streaming companies see operational upside from AI agents
Artificial intelligence is helping media companies improve workflows, while results on consumer product enhancements are more limited.
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Political ad spending reaches $6.1 billion as 2026 midterm cycle accelerates
Broadcast television has captured the largest share so far, with $3.12 billion in spending, according to data from AdImpact.
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Roku expands NWSL streaming deal with Sunday Night match package
The Roku Sports Channel will carry eight exclusive Sunday Night matches during the remainder of the 2026 season.
DAZN to acquire NFL’s EverPass Media, will launch business-focused operation
The deal will support the global launch of DAZN for Business, a commercial media platform for bars, restaurants, hotels and other venues.
Facebook parent Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit
The settlement, more than $18 billion, is substantially all of Meta's second quarter profit, according to financial disclosure reports.
Philo makes Dolly Parton’s film “9 to 5” free to stream
Philo is honoring iconic country music legend Dolly Parton this week by making her breakout comedy film "9 to 5" available to stream for free through its platform
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Press freedom group moves to unseal documents in Catherine Herridge case
Freedom of the Press Foundation has moved to unseal two Department of Defense documents tied to journalist Catherine Herridge’s fight to protect confidential sources.
Appeals court rejects Soo Kim challenge over failed TEGNA acquisition
Kim sued the FCC and numerous private parties on grounds of racial discrimination and Civil Rights Act violations following his failed attempt to acquire TEGNA in 2023.a
C-SPAN names Adele Hixon-Day as first Chief Development Officer
The new leadership role is focused on expanding philanthropic support for the nonprofit public affairs network as it works to generate revenue beyond cable TV fees.
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