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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
New York Times licenses editorial content to Amazon
The New York Times has signed a multi-year agreement to license its editorial and lifestyle content to Amazon.
Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
Meteorologist Bayne Froney joins Fox Weather
She starts in mid-June, in time for the new Atlantic hurricane season.
DirecTV for Business to offer Prime Video NASCAR races
DirecTV will offer its business customers access to five NASCAR races that are scheduled to stream on Prime Video.
Stan Atkinson, long-time Northern California TV anchor, dies at 92
The TV journalist spent more than four decades at the anchor desk in Sacramento.
CBS to replace “After Midnight” with “Comics Unleashed”
CBS will start airing "Comics Unleased with Byron Allen" later this fall as the network's replacement for its canceled game show-inspired comedy talk show "After Midnight."
Sling TV integrates broadcast channels on Vizio TVs
Sling TV now supports local broadcast TV stations from within its app when accessed on most Vizio-branded smart TVs.
Mozilla to shut down Pocket, Fakespot in July
Mozilla will wind down Fakespot in the coming weeks, and shut down Pocket in early July.
Report: MLB games could shift from ESPN to NBC
NBC and Versant have approached Major League Baseball about taking over ESPN's package of Sunday evening games.
DirecTV partners with Tribeca Festival on new content hub
DirecTV will showcase some of the best cinema from the Tribeca Film Festival through a new showcase hub on its satellite and streaming platforms.
Chicago Sky gets more broadcast TV distribution
Weigel Broadcasting has struck a deal with several peer broadcasters to air games from the Chicago Sky basketball team on free over-the-air stations.
Scripps promotes Charlie Slaight to oversee WFTX
The E. W. Scripps Company has promoted the sales director of its south Florida broadcaster to serve in the new role of station director.