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FCC orders early renewal of Bridge News stations
The order is connected to an FCC investigation into whether Bridge News transferred control of its stations without proper authorization.
FCC orders ABC to renew TV broadcast licenses early over DEI programs
The probe targets ABC-owned stations in major markets despite licenses not yet nearing expiration.
Appeals court sets deadlines for briefs in Nexstar-TEGNA deal lawsuit
A federal appeals court has set deadlines for opening briefs in Nexstar's challenge to an injunction in a lower court lawsuit over its $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA.
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Nexstar files appeal after judge blocks TEGNA deal through injunction
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook maintains that scale is vital to fight tech giants for ad dollars, even as the plaintiffs argue the deal will gut local broadcast competition.
Oklahoma TV photographer arrested in hidden camera probe
A television photojournalist for a local news outlet in Oklahoma has been arrested on suspicion of secretly filming people inside the TV station's changing area.
FCC Media Bureau launches probe into TV ratings system
The FCC is reviewing whether the TV ratings system still helps parents make informed viewing decisions.
Gray Media accuses Dish of violating retransmission consent rules
The complaint alleges Dish provided a local CBS affiliate owned by Gray Media to at least one hotel through a business-to-business service.
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Federal judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar-TEGNA deal
A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA while a lawsuit filed by DIRECTV and several states proceeds.
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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Fire TV sticks
The plaintiff claims Amazon deliberately used planned obsolescence, allowing older Fire TV devices to degrade until customers were forced to purchase newer models.
Network affiliates to FCC: Sports antitrust exemption should apply to broadcast TV only
Affiliates argue that streaming platforms' exclusive sports rights deals force fans to pay for games previously available free on broadcast TV and reduce networks' investment in local news.
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Cumulus gets court approval to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The restructuring will eliminate $592 million to $660 million in debt and reduce annual cash interest obligations by approximately $49 million through creditor control transfer.
Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.