News
The latest stories published on The Desk.
Media, entertainment companies commit millions to Los Angeles wildfire relief
Netflix, Amazon, Paramount and CBS, Comcast and NBC, Fox, Nexstar and Sinclair are among the companies raising money for fire relief.
TikTok distances itself from report of potential acquisition by Elon Musk
Officials at TikTok are distancing themselves from reports that the Chinese government has considered allowing Elon Musk to acquire its U.S.-based business.
DirecTV introduces sports-only package called MySports
The package fulfills a promise to offer more-flexible programming options for those who want sports-inclusive channels.
Matt McMahon promoted to EVP, Paramount Streaming
Paramount Global on Monday promoted Matt McMahon to serve as its Executive Vice President of Streaming.
Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to receive BFOA Golden Mic award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America have elected Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor to receive the 2025 Golden Mic Award.
Philanthropists push to liberate Bluesky technology from Bluesky
"Free Our Feeds" would make sure the AT Protocol, the underlying framework of the Bluesky social network, remains open.
Will Cain to take Neil Cavuto’s old time slot at Fox News Channel
Fox News has promoted Will Cain to the 4 p.m. weekday time slot, where he will succeed Neil Cavuto, who retired last month.
New York Attorney General wades into MSG Networks dispute with Optimum
The attorney general for New York state is weighing in on the dispute between Optimum and MSG Networks, which started at the beginning of the year.
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.