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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.
The Desk supports the Internet Archive
We stand in unity with the Internet Archive and the Electronic Frontier Foundation as it battles a lawsuit that seeks to impair the world's biggest knowledge and preservation project. Read more...
Steve Rosenberg departs Sinclair’s Diamond Sports
Steve Rosenberg has departed Sinclair's Diamond Sports less than one week after the subsidiary declared bankruptcy.
iHeart to stop matching employee retirement savings
iHeartMedia says it will stop matching employee retirement savings contributions as part of a broader cost-savings measure to offset declines in ad revenue.
Facebook parent Meta debuts subscription verification feature
Meta has launched a subscription feature that allows Facebook and Instagram users to be "verified" with a blue badge.
Roku promotes Jennifer Vaux to VP, Content Acquisition
Roku has promoted Jennifer Vaux to serve as the company's vice president of content acquisition and programming.
KCAL meteorologist collapses during weekend morning show
It was the second time KCAL meteorologist Alissa Carlson suffered an on-air health scare that left viewers bewildered.
Disney Plus subscribers shrug off recent price increase
Disney Plus subscribers largely stuck with the ad-free version of the service despite a recent price increase.
Charter promotes Stephanie Babin to SVP, Billing Strategy & Design
Stephanie Babin has been promoted at Charter to the executive role of Senior Vice President of Billing Strategy and Design.