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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
One year later, Fox takes free streaming weather by storm
Fox Weather is growing its audience, its advertising dollars and its live programming on all things weather and climate.
Chris Cuomo, NewsNation staffers upset over Kanye West interview
NewsNation employees are upset that Chris Cuomo interviewed rapper Kanye "Ye" West following the artist's anti-Semitic remarks on social media.
Roku, Amazon grow share of streaming market space
Roku and Amazon now control 80 percent of the streaming TV market in the United States, according to new data released by Parks Associates.
Sky Showtime, Paramount Plus launch in more Euro countries
Comcast and Paramount Global are rolling out versions of their domestic streaming services in more European countries this month.
Philo adds family-friendly channels to streaming service
Philo has added two family-friendly television networks to its line-up of live pay TV channels.
Reporter faints during press conference on murder trial
A press conference on a California murder trial was halted on Tuesday after a television reporter suffered a medical episode.
Nexstar says Verizon is lying about Fios carriage dispute
A Nexstar spokesperson said Verizon is misleading customers about an ongoing carriage dispute.
Comcast to give Xfinity Internet customers a free speed boost
Comcast says it is increasing Internet download speeds across five popular Xfinity Internet plans.
Altice avoids carriage dispute between Optimum, Fox
Altice and Fox were able to reach a deal that averted a carriage dispute that had the potential to impact nearly 3 million Optimum subscribers.
Roku rolls out free, ad-supported service in Mexico
Electronics maker Roku says it has launched a version of the Roku Channel in Mexico.
Radio company fires president who used racial slur
iHeart Media says it has fired the president of its Atlanta station group after a video showed the executive using a racial slur.
Dish may sell Boost Mobile to satellite company co-founder
Dish is reportedly exploring ways to divest Boost Mobile to a blank check firm created by the satellite giant's co-founder.