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Sky News launches paid app for defense, security journalism
The new app, called Defence Insider, costs more than $20 per month and gives viewers direct access to Sky's defense and security analysts, among other perks.
California Governor Newsom’s lawsuit against Fox News scheduled for March 2028 trial
The lawsuit stems from comments made by a Fox News personality about a telephone conversation made between Newsom and President Trump last year.
Feds drop appeal over dismissed criminal counts in Timothy Burke hacking case
If approved, the dismissed appeal will allow the broader criminal case against Burke to proceed; he still faces numerous computer hacking charges that could earn him years in prison.
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Allen Media renews ABC affiliation agreement for seven stations
The agreement keeps ABC entertainment, news and sports programming on Allen-owned stations across Hawaii, Oregon, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Scripps issues more pink slips as part of regional local market restructuring effort
Scripps is breaking up its local TV operations into eleven territories, served by a regional general manager who will oversee up to four markets each.
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ATSC to receive Tech & Engineering Emmy for work on ATSC 3.0 protocol
NATAS cited ATSC 3.0’s support for Ultra High-Definition video, High Dynamic Range, immersive audio and interactive services.
Parks Associates: Fox-Roku deal highlights value of TV operating systems
Roku is one of the most-used streaming platforms in America — and that prominence has invited some scrutiny over Fox's proposal to acquire the company for $22 billion.
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Filing: Justice Department seeks information about Fox-Roku deal
Antitrust concerns are focused in part on whether Fox could favor Tubi or other Fox services within Roku’s streaming platform and advertising ecosystem.
Ashley Talley named News Director at TEGNA’s WWL-TV New Orleans
The move comes as WWL-TV is preparing to launch additional newscasts in the morning and evening hours to serve the New Orleans area.
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SiriusXM promotes Sean Gibbons to Chief Product and Technology Officer
His new priorities include advancing SiriusXM 360L, developing new in-car experiences and expanding AI throughout SiriusXM's products.
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Plex releases refreshed Plexamp for desktop, mobile devices
The release is Plexamp’s first in more than a year, according to a long-time Plex executive; native desktop apps are now available for Windows, Mac and Linux computers.
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Ampere: Linear TV leans on scripted TV series during Q1
Over the past two years, more than half of new scripted broadcast orders have been franchise-based as networks focus more heavily on proven programming.
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