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British pub fined for illegally showcasing Sky Sports
The owners of a British sports bar must pay thousands for illegally offering live access to Sky Sports programming.
Maximum Effort Channel debuts on free streaming platforms
The Maximum Effort Channel is available on Fubo as well as a number of free, ad-supported streaming platforms, including Xumo and Tubi.
Group asks FCC to deny WADL acquisition by Mission
A consortium of pay television providers is asking the FCC to deny Mission Broadcasting's acquisition of a Detroit-area independent station.
Ukraine accused of disrupting Russian satellite television
Russian broadcasters suspect hackers in Ukraine are to blame for a weeks-long campaign to hijack TV signals.
Men charged with harassing New Hampshire journalists
The three men face various federal charges with harassing and intimidating radio reporters who were covering a scandal.
News publishers complain about falling Facebook traffic
The dip comes as lawmakers push various efforts that would allow news publishers to charge big tech companies.
Embattled Michigan news director threatened journalists who voted
Exclusive: Employees said they viewed a memo written by Stanton Tang as an intimidation tactic meant to limit their participation in last year's primary election.
Stressed employees levied complaints at WOOD-TV for months
Exclusive: Allegations of workplace harassment, bullying and mismanagement often went ignored, even when they were well-documented, according to numerous people.
Astound to sell phone service on T-Mobile’s network
Astound Broadband has become the latest cable television and Internet player to sell wireless phone service.
Dish claims wireless services reaches 70 percent of Americans
The claim may be technically true, but many Americans still won't be able to access their network.
Two producers with ties to Tucker Carlson leave Fox News
Two producers who worked for Tucker Carlson's commentary program at the Fox News Channel have left the network.
Calls grow for Michigan news director to resign after anti-gay memo
Journalists at Nexstar-owned WOOD-TV say the newsroom executive has contributed to a hostile work environment since he joined in 2021.