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An anti-piracy billboard. (Image by Lord Jim via Flickr Creative Commons, Graphic: Descrier)

Pirates will pay $2 million after operating illegal streaming TV websites

The operators of five U.S.-based pirate TV websites have agreed to shut down their services after being threatened with legal action.

The birds are back. (Courtesy image)

DirecTV taps Deion Sanders for new national ad campaign

DirecTV mascots Frank and Bobby have returned in time for fall sports — and, this time, a new pigeon has joined their flock.

NewsNation unveils special coverage of Democratic National Convention

NewsNation will present special coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois throughout the week.

By:
Nexstar Media Group (press release)
Scott Weaver. (Courtesy photo)

Nexstar appoints Scott Weaver as SVP, Government Relations

Nexstar Media Group has hired a long-time policy advisor to serve as its newest representative in Washington, D.C.

A stock image of a football.

Sinclair expands podcast division with new sports shows

Sinclair is expanding its on-demand audio offerings by launching two new sports-focused podcasts, the company announced this week.

The logos of Roku and MyBundle.

MyBundle reveals partnership with streaming hardware maker Roku

MyBundle has inked a partnership with Roku that allows more than 250 broadband ISP partners to offer a free streaming TV stick to its customers.

The Olympic rings adorn the Eiffel Tower during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. (Photo by dullhunk)

NBC pulls in nearly 21 million with Closing Ceremony of Olympic Games

Nearly 21 million people tuned in to some or all of the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, according to data released by NBC Sports.

John Oliver of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," a television program on HBO.

DoorDash brings free Max with Ads to some DashPass members

DoorDash is offering free access to a major streaming service as an incentive for its DashPass membership service.

Volleyball stock photo.

Scripps to air Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament on Ion

The men’s and women’s finals of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open will air Sunday, Aug. 18 on ION.

By:
E. W. Scripps (press release)
The front of the Paramount Pictures studios in Los Angeles, California. (Stock image by Hannah Wernecke via Unsplash)

Paramount to shut down namesake TV studio as cost cuts continue

Paramount Global will shut down its namesake television production studio and move projects to CBS Studios, which will result in an unspecified number of job losses.

The logo of radio broadcaster Audacy. (Graphic by The Desk)

FCC fines Audacy over handling of cash contest

Federal broadcast regulators said Audacy did not carry out the contest as it advertised.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other dignitaries assemble with athletes from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to welcome the Olympic Flag to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, August 12, 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Road to #LA28: California Governor Newsom welcomes Olympic Flag to Los Angeles

Californians earned 22 medals at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

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