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Charter, Disney reach deal to end blackout of ESPN, FX
Disney and Charter have reached a new carriage deal that ends a blackout affecting ABC, ESPN and FX channels.
Dish forced to drop local stations owned by Hearst
A contract allowing Dish Network to carry Hearst's local ABC, NBC, CBS and CW Network affiliates expired Friday morning.
Roku begins removing Quibi shows to cut costs
Roku has removed more than three dozen titles from its Roku Channel free streaming service as part of a broad cost-cutting move.
Police obtain search warrant after Nexstar weatherman arrested for DUI
Police in Texas obtained a search warrant to compel a Nexstar weatherman to provide a blood sample after his DUI arrest.
Senator Ted Cruz slams effort to revoke license of Fox station
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has criticized efforts by a media watchdog to challenge the broadcast license of Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC
The U.S. Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to fill a long-standing vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
Britain to shut off analog landline phone network in 2025
Customers of BT, Virgin Media and other phone services will be converted from the analog system to digital phone before December 2025.
TiVo Stream devices start getting Google TV update
Xperi is rolling out an update to the TiVo Stream 4k that brings the Google TV user experience to the device for the first time.
Spectrum parent Charter faces lawsuit over Disney dispute
A Spectrum TV customer in Florida is suing Charter for rejecting a temporary offer to keep ESPN, ABC and other channels on cable.
T-Mobile open to U.S. Cellular acquisition, CEO says
T-Mobile is not ruling out a play for U.S. Cellular, a provider of wireless phone service that primarily targets rural areas, its CEO suggested on Wednesday.
Teens actively engaged with TV news, Medill study reveals
Young Americans are engaging with local and national TV news content at a high level, according to the findings of a new survey.
Some sports will stream for free on Max, report says
WBD will offer a limited amount of live sports through its general entertainment streaming service Max for free