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Policy-related stories involving the broadcasting, streaming, advertising, measurement and journalism industries. Includes public service journalism on press freedom issues, government agencies and international affairs.
Supreme Court seeks Cumulus response in Nielsen antitrust case
Justices have not agreed to hear the case involving an injunction issued against Nielsen in a lawsuit filed by Cumulus, but the request for a response indicates the court is considering it.
Fox made commitments to Justice Department to get Roku deal approved
The media giant agreed to keep certain data-related firewalls and third-party content on Roku's platform for at least 36 months.
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RTÉ, Sky among media outlets impacted by bomb threats
The Irish public service broadcaster was one of several media outlets targeted by hoax bomb threats on Friday, one day after numerous airliners received similar warnings.
FCC Chairman Carr gets warning letter from Senate lawmaker
The lawmaker, Richard Blumenthal, warned that failure to voluntarily produce certain records requested for two years could result in legal action.
Congressional Democrats likely to probe media mergers, antitrust scrutiny
Democratic lawmakers are preparing federal subpoenas in more than 200 possible probes, with some media-related transactions likely to draw scrutiny on antitrust grounds.
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Cruz reschedules hearing date for Severs nomination to FCC
Severs, a senior advisor to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, was nominated in August to fill the seat vacated by former Republican Commissioner Nathan Simington.
TEGNA employee charged in fatal car crash
Police say the WBIR reporter was traveling in the wrong direction when he crashed into a sports utility vehicle, killing two parents.
Former WPIX producer sues Nexstar over alleged discrimination
The worker, Paris Carter, alleges she was forced to resign from the station after being wrongfully demoted and subjected to racial and gender discrimination.
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DIRECTV accuses Nexstar of withholding evidence in antitrust case
The TV provider accuses Nexstar of improperly using attorney-client privilege to withhold evidence of communications during retransmission consent negotiations.
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Judge approves procedural delays in Nexstar-TEGNA merger challenge
On Friday, a federal judge said all sides involved in the antitrust case will have more time to exchange discovery evidence and prepare and submit expert reports.
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Appeals court reinstates NFL liability in Sunday Ticket case
The appeals court ordered a new trial to determine damages, leaving the NFL's financial liability unresolved.
FCC commissioners clash over election-related poll warnings
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his earlier comments that threatened broadcasters from reporting on certain election polls, saying they don't apply to TV stations who report the news in good faith.
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