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Apple makes first season of “Severance” free on Roku
Apple has made the first season of "Severance" available to stream for free on The Roku Channel.
Consumer affairs reporter Kurtis Ming departs Sacramento CBS station
Kurtis Ming, known for his "Call Kurtis" investigative reports, has departed the CBS-owned television station in Sacramento.
Entertainment giants donate millions to LA wildfire relief efforts
Fox Corporation, the Walt Disney Company and Paramount Global are among the media giants donating millions to Southern California wildfire relief efforts.
Optimum customers lose access to Nexstar-owned channels
The impasse results in Altice USA dropping WPIX in New York, KTLA in Los Angeles and more than five dozen others.
Sinclair, Tennis Channel launch Southern California wildfire relief effort
Sinclair and Tennis Channel are partnering with the Salvation Army to provide wildfire disaster relief support throughout Southern California.
Disney, Fox, WBD call off Venu Sports joint venture
The three broadcasters involving in the streaming joint venture Venu Sports have called off their plans to launch the service.
BFOA offering financial support to broadcasters impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
Those connected to the radio and television industries can apply for financial grants to help offset disaster-related financial losses.
Wildfire reaches Mount Wilson, threatening Los Angeles radio and TV transmitters
A wildfire burning in the greater Los Angeles area has reached Mount Wilson, the location of dozens of radio and TV transmission towers.
Prime Video adds cricket service Willow to platform
Prime Video is boosting its live sports offering with the addition of cricket-centric service Willow.
Spectrum unlocks 35,000 public WiFi access points in areas affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Charter is unlocking 35,000 Spectrum WiFi hotspots throughout Southern California, allowing those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires to stay connected.
DirecTV, Dish present unified front against Fubo-Disney pay TV deal
DirecTV and Dish Network have signaled their willingness to continue challenging the launch of Venu Sports following Disney's decision to buy out Fubo.
Kelly Campbell, President of Comcast’s Peacock, to resign
A senior Comcast executive who oversaw the company's direct-to-consumer business is resigning.