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KCAL meteorologist who fainted on TV reveals diagnosis
KCAL meteorologist Alissa Carlson says a pre-existing medical condition caused her to faint on live television over the weekend.
Sling Freestream adds 16 new linear channels to service
Sling Freestream added 16 new linear content channels this week, bringing the total number of free channels to over 230.
Body of missing San Francisco radio host located
The body of a San Francisco radio host declared missing since last month was pulled from the water of the Bay on Wednesday.
Rolling Stone editor deleted details of ABC News reporter’s arrest
The editor, Noah Shachtman, removed information about a child sex abuse investigation against ABC News journalist and friend James Gordon Meek from a Rolling Stone story in September.
Fubo TV says hidden sports fee isn’t a “hidden fee”
Fubo TV says its regional sports fee isn't considered a "hidden fee," even though the fee isn't clearly advertised to customers.
Steve Rosenberg departs Sinclair’s Diamond Sports
Steve Rosenberg has departed Sinclair's Diamond Sports less than one week after the subsidiary declared bankruptcy.
Facebook parent Meta debuts subscription verification feature
Meta has launched a subscription feature that allows Facebook and Instagram users to be "verified" with a blue badge.
Roku promotes Jennifer Vaux to VP, Content Acquisition
Roku has promoted Jennifer Vaux to serve as the company's vice president of content acquisition and programming.
KCAL meteorologist collapses during weekend morning show
It was the second time KCAL meteorologist Alissa Carlson suffered an on-air health scare that left viewers bewildered.
Charter promotes Stephanie Babin to SVP, Billing Strategy & Design
Stephanie Babin has been promoted at Charter to the executive role of Senior Vice President of Billing Strategy and Design.
Fox News Digital top news brand for fifth straight month
Fox News Digital was the top-performing news organization in multi-platform minutes consumed and multi-platform views in February, according to Comscore.
FCC administrative judge upholds hearing order for TEGNA deal
The FCC's administrative law judge has upheld an order to put TEGNA's merger with Standard General to a hearing.