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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.

Number of licensed radio stations drop, TV remains unchanged

More than 100 commercial AM and FM radio stations went off the air over the last 12 months, according to the latest FCC report.

The logo of the television series "Cops: Reloaded." (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

Law & Crime Network acquires “Cops: Reloaded”

Law & Crime Network has acquired the television rights to the reboot of the Fox reality crime series "Cops," the company announced on Thursday.

CNN morning show host Don Lemon appears in a 2018 photograph. (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

CNN says can’t corroborate allegations against Don Lemon

Officials at CNN say they're not able to substantiate allegations made against morning show host Don Lemon that appeared in a Variety article this week.

The logo of Dish Network's Sling Freestream service. (Graphic by The Desk)

Sling Freestream adds 16 new channels

Sling Freestream quietly added more than a dozen new content channels this week.

The logo of the Webby Awards. (Logo courtesy Webby Awards, Graphic by The Desk)

Audacy, SiriusXM, iHeart get Webby Award nominations

Three major radio broadcasters have been nominated for potential Webby Awards this year.

Former President Donald Trump makes an appearance in a New York state courtroom to be arraigned on felony criminal charges on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Fox News dominates cable news ratings for Trump arraignment

Fox News was the most-watched cable news network during the arraignment of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

A still frame from a broadcast of Paramount's "Inside the NFL" on Paramount Plus. (Still frame via Paramount Global; Graphic by The Desk)

“Inside the NFL” to leave Paramount Plus this year

Paramount Plus has decided to pass on "Inside the NFL" for the upcoming football season, according to a report.

A still frame from a broadcast of Paramount's "Inside the NFL" on Paramount Plus. (Still frame via Paramount Global; Graphic by The Desk)

“Inside the NFL” to leave Paramount Plus this year

Paramount Plus has decided to pass on "Inside the NFL" for the upcoming football season, according to a report.

The logo of Frontier Communications.

Frontier pulls Newsmax off cable lineup

Frontier has pulled conservative commentary channel Newsmax from its lineup after its agreement with the network ended this month.

The logo of Frontier Communications.

Frontier pulls Newsmax off cable lineup

Frontier has pulled conservative commentary channel Newsmax from its lineup after its agreement with the network ended this month.

The logo of the Webby Awards. (Logo courtesy Webby Awards, Graphic by The Desk)

Philo, Pluto TV nominated for Webby Awards

Philo, Pluto TV and Apple TV are among some of the streaming services nominated for this year's Webby Awards.

The logo of the Webby Awards. (Logo courtesy Webby Awards, Graphic by The Desk)

Philo, Pluto TV nominated for Webby Awards

Philo, Pluto TV and Apple TV are among some of the streaming services nominated for this year's Webby Awards.

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