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Deadline parent Penske Media sues Google over web traffic losses
Penske Media has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the company scrapes its editorial content to power its AI summaries without providing ample traffic back to its websites.
MSNBC fires analyst Matthew Dowd over Charlie Kirk comments
MSNBC has fired political analyst Matthew Dowd after controversial comments he made during the network’s live coverage of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Activist, podcaster Charlie Kirk fatally shot during event in Utah
The political activist and social media influencer who hosts one of the most-popular podcasts on the Internet was shot in the neck during a public event at a college in Utah on Wednesday.
Trump signs order to reign in prescription drug ads on TV
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive action aimed at strengthening federal oversight of prescription drug advertising, directing regulators to tighten disclosure rules and step up enforcement against misleading promotions.
Warner Bros Discovery sues Sling over “Day Pass” feature
The company has joined Disney in alleging Sling TV's short-term subscriptions violate its distribution agreements.
Sinclair agrees to $100,000 settlement in racial discrimination case
TV broadcaster Sinclair has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a racial discrimination complaint brought by a former IT worker.
FCC chairman: Agency will review broadcast ownership rules at meeting
Two TV-related rules and one radio rule will be reviewed by the FCC during its open meeting later this month, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said on Monday.
Suspect in Fox News leaks case accused of hacking FedNet in 2021
The incident took place several years before former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke was accused of stealing footage from Fox News.
FCC chairman wants prisons to jam cell phone signals
Later this month, the FCC will vote on a proposal that will allow prisons to jam cell phones belonging to inmates.
Judge dismisses Newsmax case against Fox News
The dismissal was on procedural grounds; Newsmax will have an opportunity to refile its case against Fox.
PBS issues pink slips after federal funding cuts
Dozens of employees are being laid off this week, and a number of open positions will go unfilled.
Sling TV takes shot at ESPN amid lawsuit over Day Pass feature
A senior-level executive said the Day Pass feature is the plan that "ESPN and Disney don't want you to know about."