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Netflix adds 5 million global subscribers during Q3
The number of global subscribers paying for Netflix rose to 282.72 million, up 2 percent on a year-over basis.
Fox News gets 9.2 million viewers with VP Kamala Harris interview
The Fox News Channel's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris drew 9.2 million viewers to the network on Wednesday, according to Nielsen data.
FCC proposes $147,000 fine against ESPN over EAS tones
The FCC has proposed a $147,000 fine against the Walt Disney Company's ESPN for utilizing emergency alert tones in promotional spots last year.
Prime Video taps Brian Williams for Election Night news special
Amazon's Prime Video is moving forward with an Election Night news special that will be helmed by ex-NBC News anchor Brian Williams.
CW Network President Dennis Miller to depart Nexstar
Nexstar Media Group says its president of the CW Network, Dennis Miller, is leaving the company by the end of the year.
Comcast readies plan to offer NBC regional sports through Peacock
Comcast is moving forward with a plan to offer sports from its NBC regional sports networks through Peacock.
Judge issues 28 year prison sentence in case of slain Las Vegas journalist
A former Las Vegas government official has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering a newspaper reporter.
Sinclair, APTS bring Nebraska Public Media station to NextGen TV
Sinclair and APTS are partnering with Nebraska Public Media to bring their public TV station to NextGen TV in Omaha.
Philo brings wallet-friendly streaming app to LG smart TVs
Philo has made its wallet-friendly streaming TV app available as a native option on LG WebOS-powered smart TVs.
TNT to air Unrivaled women’s basketball games
TNT Sports is also making a financial investment into the startup professional basketball franchise.
U.S. sanctions force Sputnik Radio off the air
The sanctions made it difficult for Sputnik to continue buying time on radio stations for its programs; some shows are closing up, while others are going on an indefinite hiatus.
Scripps CEO address cost cuts that impacted Scripps News, Bounce
The CEO of Scripps said the company took on a significant amount of debt to purchase Ion three years ago, which informed certain recent cost-cutting measures.