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Dish Network parent files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Dish Wireless to formally shut down
As part of the Chapter 11 process, Dish will formally shut down its Dish Wireless business unit; subsidiaries like Dish Network and Sling TV will operate as normal.
British government may intervene in Paramount-Warner Bros merger
Britain's Culture Secretary has expressed concerns over Paramount's blockbuster deal with Warner Bros Discovery; the companies have until next week to reply to her inquiries.
CBS-owned WFOR launches relief campaign for Venezuela earthquake
Paramount's local television station in Miami is launching a relief fundraiser for victims affected by two strong earthquakes that rocked Venezuela last week.
Sky News Australia to rebrand as News24 in July
News Corp's 24-hour news channel in Australia is getting a new name this summer.
NPR says “misunderstanding” led to erroneous report on Samuel Alito’s retirement
A spokesperson for NPR said the report was based on a "misunderstanding," and the author will appear on radio later in the day to explain the issue.a
Weigel to acquire low-power TV station in Birmingham
Weigel will pay $75,000 for the station, which currently serves as a religious broadcast outlet.
Starz comes to Peacock through add-on subscription
Peacock subscribers can add Starz for $12 per month and stream movies and shows from that service without leaving the platform.
Trump SCOTUS appointee expresses concern over weaponization of FCC
Justice Neil Gorsuch said an order issued by the court on Monday could allow Trump and future presidents to pull more strings at the FCC and other agencies.
T-Mobile to move some long-time customers onto new, more-expensive plans
Customers on older, lower-priced plans will see the cost of service go up when they're moved to newer "Experience" plans in the coming weeks.
Peacock subscriptions now available through YouTube Primetime Channels
Comcast might be spinning out its NBC Universal division into a separate company, but the broadband and TV provider is still making moves when it comes to those assets.
Supreme Court says Trump can fire FCC commissioners, other appointed officials
The Court ruled Congress cannot restrict the president's authority to remove executive officers.
Comcast spinning out NBC Universal, Sky Group into separate company
Comcast will retain a minority investment in the newly-formed company for at least a year.