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Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms
University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.
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Nexstar CEO: TEGNA deal expected to close in late 2026, station sales possible
Nexstar has provided federal and state regulators with proprietary information about its proposed acquisition of TEGNA; it could be required to sell off some stations to close the deal.
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Whistleblower claims Scripps misled public on Court TV sale
The complaint says workforce reductions will lead to less live programming, including an end to Court TV's current gavel-to-gavel coverage.
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Court TV ends some live programs before Law&Crime acquisition
Court TV has halted its live YouTube streams and ended a prime-time show weeks before the channel transfers to new owners.
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Sky to include Netflix, Disney Plus in TV plans
Sky is refreshing its traditional TV plans to include access to four premium streaming services at no extra cost.
FCC Commissioner Gomez says agency not investigating “The View”
Gomez said a report that the agency is investigating The View is merely an intimidation tactic, not a legitimate enforcement matter.
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FCC approves transfer of five TV station licenses to Sinclair
The FCC approved five broadcast TV license transfers to Sinclair, creating duopolies in markets where it already operated stations.
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SiriusXM says prison cellphone jammers may prevent emergency alerts
The company said indiscriminate jamming could interfere with licensed spectrum used by SiriusXM and wireless carriers.
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Nexstar DEI philosophy could complicate TEGNA deal at FCC
A high-level Nexstar executive confirms DEI elements remain part of its "corporate philosophy," creating a possible catch-22 at the FCC as it weighs the Nexstar-TEGNA deal.
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No settlement reached in news director’s lawsuit against Nexstar
Stanton Tang alleged wrongful termination and defamation tied to a memo criticizing Pride Month coverage at his former station.
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T-Mobile accuses AT&T of bullying NAD into retracting claim on Luke Wilson ad
The NAD had faulted AT&T for allegedly using prior advertising decisions in marketing but later retracted the complaint.
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BBB National Programs retracts challenge of AT&T ad spot
An advertising organization has withdrawn its complaint against AT&T over its spot challenging T-Mobile's honesty in marketing.
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