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Twitter says some source code leaked online
The data was posted to Microsoft's GitHub repository, used to distribute open-source code. Twitter thinks a former employee may be responsible.
Philo to drop Bloomberg on March 31
Philo will remove the financial news channel Bloomberg on March 31, according to an e-mail sent to some customers.
Twitter to remove legacy verified badges on April 1
Twitter says it will remove blue badges from accounts that were verified under a legacy program next month.
KCAL meteorologist who fainted on TV reveals diagnosis
KCAL meteorologist Alissa Carlson says a pre-existing medical condition caused her to faint on live television over the weekend.
Sling Freestream adds 16 new linear channels to service
Sling Freestream added 16 new linear content channels this week, bringing the total number of free channels to over 230.
Fubo solidifies deal with Major League Baseball for TV package
Fubo's deal with Major League Baseball will make in-market and out-of-market games available to subscribers of the streaming cable TV alternative.
Body of missing San Francisco radio host located
The body of a San Francisco radio host declared missing since last month was pulled from the water of the Bay on Wednesday.
DirecTV to return Newsmax to lineup by end of week
DirecTV has reached an agreement with conservative commentary network Newsmax to return the channel to its satellite and streaming services by the end of the week.
Rolling Stone editor deleted details of ABC News reporter’s arrest
The editor, Noah Shachtman, removed information about a child sex abuse investigation against ABC News journalist and friend James Gordon Meek from a Rolling Stone story in September.
Judge voids $469 million verdict against Dish Network
A judge has thrown out a $469 million judgment against Dish Network in a patent infringement lawsuit.
Fubo TV says hidden sports fee isn’t a “hidden fee”
Fubo TV says its regional sports fee isn't considered a "hidden fee," even though the fee isn't clearly advertised to customers.
Fubo TV stock price dips below $1 for first time
The per-share price of streaming television service Fubo TV dipped below $1 for the first time in the company's history on Monday.