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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Charter to launch new Spectrum community assistance programs
Charter says it is expanding its Spectrum Community Center Assist program to at least 15 new locations in 2023.
Audacy sells six broadcast towers for $17 million
Audacy has sold six of its transmission towers for $17 million as the company works to bring in more capital amid a downturn in business.
Axios fires Florida reporter over “propaganda” email
Axios fired a Florida-based reporter who called an email sent by the governor's office "propaganda."
FCC hits pirate radio operators with $2.3 million in fines
The FCC has imposed $2.3 million in fines against three pirate radio operators in New York and Oregon.
Twitter account for Tucker Carlson not “hacked,” spokesperson says
An updated Twitter biography for Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was not the result of a hack, according to a spokesperson.
Russian court declares RFE/RL “bankrupt” over fines
A Russian court has found RFE/RL bankrupt for failing to pay foreign agent fees as required under that country's law.
Apple ruined Spotify’s plan for high-quality audio tier
Apple's rollout of high-fidelity music as part of an Apple Music subscription ruined Spotify's plans to charge more for the same feature.
SiriusXM sports programming executive to leave company
A SiriusXM executive in charge of sports programming is leaving the company after nearly two decades.
Family sues iHeartMedia over TV news helicopter crash
The family of a North Carolina TV meteorologist killed in a helicopter crash last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against iHeartMedia.
YouTube to remove overlay banner ads in April
YouTube will drop the overlay ad format in April, a move that could win over viewers but alienate marketers and small businesses.
Disney drops Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates from Hulu
Hulu has been forced to pull dozens of local ABC affiliates owned by the Sinclair from its live television package.
WFAN host takes caller to task over mental health
A New York sportscaster blasted a listener on-air who downplayed mental health issues during a segment on Tuesday.