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DirecTV Stream users sue Disney over ESPN fees
A federal lawsuit claims Disney's insistence that ESPN be placed in base programming packages causes subscription rates to increase.
2022 FIFA World Cup opener sees 7 million viewers
Telemundo grabbed 4 million viewers for its telecast of the 2022 World Cup opening match; Fox Sports had 3.23 million viewers.
Two killed after TV helicopter crashes
Two people were killed when a television news helicopter crashed in North Carolina on Tuesday.
Paramount Plus to stream Top Gun: Maverick in December
Paramount Global says its summer blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" will officially debut on Paramount Plus in December.
European lawmakers want Russian channels off satellites
European lawmakers have sent a letter to the president of the European Union demanding the removal of SES and Eutelsat from satellite platforms.
Associated Press fires reporter over Russian missile story
The Associated Press fired a top investigative journalist on Monday after a report in a Russia missile strike was withdrawn.
Walmart begins selling exclusive Roku model for Black Friday
Walmart is exclusively selling a 4K-capable Roku device that costs less than $20.
CBS lifts moratorium on Twitter use
CBS News has reversed a ban on Twitter use by its brand and owned local stations after an unspecified "security issue" over the weekend.
Black Friday deals start early on several Roku models
Several Roku streaming TV devices and sets are currently on sale during Early Black Friday deals at several retailers.
Matches from Team USA will be streamed online
There are several affordable ways to stream the 2022 FIFA World Cup online, where you can cheer on Team USA without cable.
Disney board replaces Chapek with Iger
The Disney board of directors voted to replace CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Robert Iger.
World Cup tournament to be widely streamed
Many World Cup matches will air for free on Fox this year, but others will require some kind of pay TV subscription.