News Brief
Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Peacock to stream three upcoming Major League Baseball games
Comcast's streaming television service Peacock will distribute three Major League Baseball (MLB) games later this week.
Scripps launches regional news network for Florida
The E. W. Scripps Company this week launched a new regional news network that will cover the state of Florida.
Dish Network launches website for 5G wireless network
Dish Network unveiled a new website this week that indicates the company is inching closer to launching its 5G service.
KXTV sports anchor Lina Washington heads to Phoenix
Sacramento sports anchor and "Boards for Change" co-founder Lina Washington is leaving for a TV role in Phoenix, Arizona.
AT&T executive confirms plans for CNN Plus streamer
AT&T's chief executive said a CNN Plus streaming service is on the way, and that it's necessary to unlock value ahead of WarnerMedia's merger with Discovery.
Technical issue forces Oakland TV station KTVU off air
A technical problem forced Oakland television station KTVU off the air for several hours early Monday morning.
SiriusXM to lower price of streaming subscription
SiriusXM Pandora says it will soon lower the cost of its most-expensive streaming radio package by $2 a month.
Netflix to launch online merch store connected to shows
Netflix has launched an online store that will offer merchandise connected to its original series.
Deutsche Welle added to Haystack News lineup
Haystack News has inked a partnership with Deutsche Welle that will boost international news content on the free streaming news service.
CNN gave e-mails to federal prosecutors to settle probe
Lawyers for CNN turned over a limited number of e-mails from an account used by one of its reporters in order to settle a protracted legal battle with federal prosecutors.
Lionsgate files trademark dispute against Disney over foreign streamer
Lionsgate has filed a series of trademark infringement lawsuits against the Walt Disney Company in several Latin American countries.
Sinclair rids itself of Seattle radio stations
The Sinclair Broadcast Group has sold off its four radio stations in Seattle, ending the company's short tenure as a radio broadcaster.