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Fox’s Tubi most-watched free streamer, Nielsen says
Tubi surpassed Pluto TV last month to become the most-watched FAST service in America, Nielsen said on Thursday.
Charter to launch new Spectrum community assistance programs
Charter says it is expanding its Spectrum Community Center Assist program to at least 15 new locations in 2023.
Audacy sells six broadcast towers for $17 million
Audacy has sold six of its transmission towers for $17 million as the company works to bring in more capital amid a downturn in business.
Axios fires Florida reporter over “propaganda” email
Axios fired a Florida-based reporter who called an email sent by the governor's office "propaganda."
FCC hits pirate radio operators with $2.3 million in fines
The FCC has imposed $2.3 million in fines against three pirate radio operators in New York and Oregon.
T-Mobile acquiring parent company of Mint Mobile
T-Mobile has agreed to buy Ka'ena Corporation, the parent company of Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, for $1.35 billion.
Twitter account for Tucker Carlson not “hacked,” spokesperson says
An updated Twitter biography for Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was not the result of a hack, according to a spokesperson.
Russian court declares RFE/RL “bankrupt” over fines
A Russian court has found RFE/RL bankrupt for failing to pay foreign agent fees as required under that country's law.
Apple ruined Spotify’s plan for high-quality audio tier
Apple's rollout of high-fidelity music as part of an Apple Music subscription ruined Spotify's plans to charge more for the same feature.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Arizona Diamondbacks, Buffalo Sabres and DirecTV are among Diamond Sports' biggest creditors, according to bankruptcy documents.
DirecTV sues Nexstar over retransmission fees
DirecTV says Nexstar's shared services agreements amount to a conspiracy to raise retransmission fees for channels.
How to cancel or change your Dish or Sling TV subscription
Dish Network customers have a few options to change or cancel their service after February's large-scale cyberattack.