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Verizon warns of possible dispute with Cox Media
Verizon is warning subscribers of its Fios TV service that they may lose broadcast and cable channels owned by Cox Media Group by Friday.
Allen Media’s Local Now app to offer live access to PBS stations
Allen Media has inked a deal with PBS to offer dozens of local member stations through its free streaming app Local Now.
Nexstar warns Comcast could drop local stations
Nexstar's local TV stations are warning viewers that a potential carriage dispute with Comcast could leave them without their local ABC, NBC, CBS or Fox station.
Russian news channel for Balkans banned from YouTube
A localized version of Russia's international news channel RT aimed at the Balkans has been kicked off YouTube less than a month after debuting.
VUit adds 13 news feeds from local CBS stations
Streaming news service VUit is adding more than a dozen feeds from local CBS-owned stations.
Disney Plus ad-supported tier not supported on Roku
The Walt Disney Company launched its cheaper, ad-supported plan for Disney Plus without support for Roku devices.
Paramount Plus launches in Germanic countries
Paramount Plus has rolled out to streaming TV viewers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
FCC says B&H Photo sold illegal FM transmitters
The FCC says New York-based electronics retailer B&H Photo sold FM transmitters that illegally transmitted on unauthorized frequencies.
Officials signal end of privatization push for Channel 4
Plans to privatize the British public broadcaster Channel 4 may be over after government officials said they are working on a new business plan for the network.
New York Times reporters, editors hold one-day strike
Around 1,100 workers at the New York Times have walked off the job after negotiations between the newspaper and its union fizzled.
Disney Plus ad-supported tier launches
Disney has become the latest company to embrace ads for its cornerstone streaming service.
Frndly TV grows to 700,000 streaming subscribers
Budget-friendly streaming service Frndly TV says it has grown to serve more than 700,000 subscribers.