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Judge says jury gets to decide if Nexstar defamed news directors fired over memo
The judge found sufficient evidence that Nexstar’s statements may have misled the public about the employees.
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Korean broadcaster to partner with Sinclair on NextGen TV channel, tech
K-Channel 82 is expected to reach about 30 million homes through Sinclair’s NextGen TV broadcast network.
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Court TV finalizes layoffs; Matt Johnson, Julie Grant depart network
Several anchors and staff members were let go as the network reduced its live programming lineup and shifted operations from Atlanta to New York.
Salem Media Group sells Texas headquarters, stops using private jet
The sale comes amid financial challenges, including a $35 million loss in 2025 and impairment charges tied to underperforming investments.
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Philo CEO Andrew McCollum stepping down; Mike Keyserling to succeed
Philo CEO Andrew McCollum is leaving the company after more than a decade; COO Mike Keyserling is succeed him in the role.
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Court TV exposes identity of undercover officer during murder trial
Judge Richard Mrazik ordered the network to stop transmitting and later asked outlets to edit or remove archived footage containing the officer.
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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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