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Vice inks deal with Fox’s Tubi for documentaries
The documentaries will focus on topics synonymous familiar to Vice's fanbase, including online vigilantism, mass shootings and technology.
Local CBS affiliates added back to Fubo
Fubo has restored dozens of local CBS affiliates following a new agreement with the CBS affiliate board and Paramount Global.
Local CBS affiliates added back to Fubo
Fubo has restored dozens of local CBS affiliates following a new agreement with the CBS affiliate board and Paramount Global.
Lawmakers propose ban on loud streaming service ads
Federal lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would ban loud ads from appearing on streaming TV services.
NextGen TV rolls out in San Francisco
NextGen TV signals are now available to digital television viewers in San Francisco who have a compatible ATSC 3.0 tuner.
Yankees broadcaster YES Network launches streaming service
The YES Network has launched a streaming service that will offer live New York Yankees games without cable or satellite.
Audacy extends auction for Radio.com web address
Audacy has extended an online auction for the Radio.com domain name after its earlier efforts failed to produce at least $2.5 million in bids.
Scripps shuts down TrueReal digital TV network
Scripps has shut down its TrueReal digital network in order to lease spectrum to Jewelry Television.
Charter makes a “Bee Line” for Maine broadband customers
Charter is acquiring a small Internet service provider in Maine as part of an $82 million investment in fiber connections there.
Groups blocking journalists on Mastodon reaches 200
More than 200 Mastodon servers have blocked a group popular with hundreds of journalists.
Twitter says some source code leaked online
The data was posted to Microsoft's GitHub repository, used to distribute open-source code. Twitter thinks a former employee may be responsible.
Philo to drop Bloomberg on March 31
Philo will remove the financial news channel Bloomberg on March 31, according to an e-mail sent to some customers.