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Media group asks appeals court to force FCC action on WTXF license challenge
The MAD Project says the FCC has left its Application for Review unresolved for 17 months, preventing it from seeking judicial review of the Media Bureau’s dismissal.
Feds sought records from relatives of New York Times reporters in leaks probe
The subpoenas are part of a leak investigation tied to Times reporting about security concerns involving President Donald Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One jet.
PRESS FREEDOM
Judge issues restraining order blocking Paramount-WBD merger
The order follows a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and attorneys general from 11 other states.
SiliconDust says update allows HDHomeRun tuners to work during Internet outages
SiliconDust has asked the FCC to encourage broadcasters to temporarily transmit channels without DRM while the industry develops a compatible offline solution.
Skyview Networks makes internal promotions, hires ex-ESPN exec in operational reorganization
Skyview Networks has reorganized its senior leadership team as part of a broader effort to improve operational coordination and accelerate growth.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
YouTube clamps down on low-quality, artificial intelligence-generated videos
The updated guidance targets repetitive or template-based videos, emotionally manipulative content and AI personas discussing sensitive subjects.
Deutsche Telekom secures German rights to 2030 FIFA World Cup
Deutsche Telekom has secured the domestic television rights to all 2030 FIFA World Cup men's soccer tournament games for its Magenta TV platform.
Judge to issue ruling on injunction request in Paramount-Warner Bros merger case
Paramount offered to delay closing the transaction for 28 days while asking the court to hold preliminary injunction proceedings before the end of August.
Veritone renews Pac-12 video licensing agreement
The company will use its Commerce Digital Media Hub platform to organize, display and license Pac-12 content to third parties.
Senators express concerns over Fox Corporation’s bid for Roku
In a letter, the lawmakers argue the deal could reduce competition in free, ad-supported streaming and give Fox the ability to steer Roku users toward its own programming.
Verizon cutting 3,000 jobs, selling off 270 retail stores
Most of the pink slips will affect retail workers, but around 500 corporate jobs are also being cut, according to a report.
Madison Square Garden sues Wired over clickbait article based on hacked customer data
A co-author of the story, Noah Shachtman, was previously accused of numerous ethical lapses related to his editing of news stories.