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BBC News apologizes over errant ticker messages
Officials at BBC News have apologized over errant ticker messages that said the Manchester United soccer team was "rubbish."
Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.
DirecTV Stream adds digital broadcast networks to line-up
DirecTV Stream said on Monday it would add four new channels to its basic package of live broadcast and cable networks.
Streamers offer deep discounts for National Streaming Day
Here are some of the best streaming deals for National Streaming Day.
CBS Fall Schedule: Network offers a little bit of everything
CBS is sticking with the basics and will air reality shows, sitcoms and hour-long dramas throughout the week.
Fox Fall Schedule: Network cites Tubi for delayed announcement
Fox executives said their decision not to unveil fall programming will give equal weight to streaming service Tubi.
ABC Fall Schedule: Game shows returning to Sunday nights
ABC will debut a new prime-time game show this fall, while returning another celebrity-studded game show to its lineup.
NBC Fall Schedule: Network to launch Friday comedy block
NBC will debut a new Friday night comedy block this upcoming fall.
Freevee from Amazon lands on Apple TV devices
Freevee is now supported on Apple TV devices, Amazon announced on Monday.
Verizon to raise admin fee on postpaid plans in June
Verizon said this week it intends to raise a little-known tax on most customers starting next month.
Disney could follow Netflix with crackdown on password sharing
The survey suggests Disney may start cracking down on password sharing in an effort to curb freeloaders.
Cox adds national Allen Media channels to Contour service
Cox Communications says it will add three national channels programmed by the Allen Media Group to its streaming television service.