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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 after NBC News interview
The diagnosis, first reported by Reuters, was revealed by organizers of an event in Las Vegas where Biden was due to give a speech early Wednesday evening.
NBC will offer pop-up channels for Olympic games on pay TV
NBC will produce two spillover channels, Paris Extra 1 and Paris Extra 2, for additional live events from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Echostar reboots wireless brand Boost Mobile
The company is touting simplicity across its prepaid plans, but some options have hidden strings attached.
Season 2 of Paramount’s “Frasier” reboot to feature Seattle episode
The second season of the Paramount Plus reboot will feature at least one episode in Seattle, according to the media company.
Fox Sports grabs over 6 million viewers with UEFA Euro, Copa America tournament finals
Fox shattered audience viewership records with a pair of soccer tournaments offered on broadcast and streaming TV over the past few weeks.
NBA Board approves telecast deal with ESPN, Prime Video, NBC
Warner Bros Discovery has five days to match an offer to keep pro basketball on TNT Sports.
Trump rally shooting draws sizable audience to Fox News
Ongoing coverage of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump helped Fox News grab its highest weekly ratings since the 2020 election.
Elon Musk vows to move companies from California to Texas
The tech mogul's latest public temper tantrum will see him reincorporate two business in Texas because of a California law involving schools, parents and kids.
WBD issues pink slips to around 1,000 workers, including at Max
WBD has sent pink slips to around 1,000 workers, according to a report published on Tuesday.
NBA identified as victim of alleged criminal hacking scheme
The NBA has been identified as an apparent victim of a criminal hacking scheme, one that is connected to the theft and distribution of raw Fox News video files.
Journalist asks judge to dismiss hacking charges over Fox News video leaks
Florida journalist Timothy Burke says the government cannot claim that his interception and distribution of Fox News video clips is a crime.
CW Network quietly launches free streaming channels on Freevee
The launch of "CW Gold" and "CW Forever" comes about three months after the CW Network introduced its first FAST channel.