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Fox Sports breaks viewership record for soccer match
The World Cup match between the United States and England broke a viewership record for Fox Sports.
Streaming options abound for Iran vs. USA match at World Cup
There are several streaming options to watch the much-anticipated Iran vs. USA FIFA 2022 World Cup soccer match in Qatar on Tuesday.
Comcast set to raise Broadcast TV fee in most areas
Comcast will increase the Broadcast TV fee by $5 to $8 in December, with some subscribers paying as much as $27 a month for local stations.
Philo offers 80 percent off subscription during holiday sale
Philo is offering an 80 percent discount on its streaming service, which is already the cheapest way to watch Yellowstone without a traditional cable or satellite bundle.
Paramount Plus offering 50 percent off holiday sale
Paramount Global is offering a deep discount on its flagship streaming service Paramount Plus.
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The Associated Press fired a top investigative journalist on Monday after a report in a Russia missile strike was withdrawn.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.