News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
$33 million settlement reached in CRT monitor class-action lawsuit
Customers who purchased CRT monitors or TV screens from Mitsubishi, LG, Philips, Samsung, Sony and other brands can receive a settlement.
Former KNBC news producer arrested by FBI on child porn charges
Phil Drechsler, a former producer with KNBC-TV Los Angeles, is accused of sharing more than 100 illegal videos and images in an online chat group.
Bill O’Reilly claims to have inside scoop on Tucker Carlson’s firing
Producers at "Tucker Carlson Tonight" learned of the Fox News host's firing while they were in their Monday morning production meeting, according to Bill O'Reilly.
Fox News searching for Tucker Carlson’s replacement
Fox News Media is actively searching for a new host to take over the Fox News Channel's 8 p.m. time slot, which was vacated by Tucker Carlson on Monday after the network abruptly fired him.
Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson still had time left on contracts
Both cable news stars were fired before the expiration of their talent agreements with CNN and Fox News, respectively.
Tucker Carlson caught off-guard by Fox News firing
Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was caught off-guard by his dismissal on Monday, with his firing adding to an already-tense newsroom.
NBC Universal ousts CEO Jeffrey Shell over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Shell was reportedly involved with a CNBC international correspondent for more than a decade, with the affair exposed after a complaint.
Netflix to crack down on password sharing in U.S. by July
Executives say the strategy will likely lead to a dip in subscribers, but is better for the company over the long term.
Fubo TV to close chapter on sports business during shareholder meeting
Fubo TV will close the chapter on its sportsbook business this June when its shareholders vote to remove gambling-related provisions from its articles of incorporation.
Court won’t force FCC to make “swift” vote on TEGNA deal
A federal appeals court denied a petition from Standard General that would have forced the FCC to vote on its proposed merger with broadcaster TEGNA. [Fierce Video]
FCC updates Emergency Alert System handbook for broadcasters
The FCC has issued an updated version of its Emergency Alert System manual, which must be kept in EAS-receiving facilities.
Amazon officially retires Epix website, apps after MGM Plus launch
Amazon this week officially retired the Epix brand name following the movie channel and streaming service's rebranding to MGM Plus this year.