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Spectrum News launches new regional news network in Georgia
Spectrum News has launched a new regional news chanle for its TV subscribers in Georgia.

YouTube TV to start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as ESPN remains offline
YouTube TV will start issuing $20 bill credits on Sunday as its dispute with Disney over channels like ESPN and ABC enters a second week.

WCYB meteorologist Dave Dierks to retire after four decades on-air
WCYB's first meteorologist Dave Dierks will retire from the station in August 2026.

Scripps Sports gets rights to Major League Volleyball championship
Scripps has announced a new deal this week to bring the championship series from Major League Volleyball to Ion in 2026.

Disney says ESPN to remain off YouTube TV through college football weekend
Both sides are still at odds over certain terms, including how much Google should pay Disney for distribution of ESPN, ABC and other channels on YouTube TV.

Gray Media posts lower overall revenue during Q3, execs tout strength of programming
Gray Media saw its revenue dip 21 percent amid a predictable downturn in political advertising.
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Comcast’s Sky Group expresses interest in acquiring ITV channels
Comcast is interested in acquiring ITV's linear television business, the broadcaster revealed on Friday.

AMC Networks offers buyouts after company delivers mixed Q3 earnings
AMC Networks has repositioned itself as a streaming-focused company, and is offering buyouts as part of a restructuring to that effect.
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Fox News, CNN declare victory in Election Day prime-time ratings war
Fox News won the night with overall viewers, while CNN had the stronger audience in the key A25-54 demographic, according to finalized data.
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Review board says AT&T should modify iPhone 16 Pro marketing spot
The NARB has affirmed the NAD's order on an AT&T promotion that misrepresented who was eligible for an iPhone 16 Pro "on us."

Lionsgate revenue dips 21 percent on lower film income during fiscal Q2
Lionsgate saw a slowdown in its film and TV businesses that weighed on revenue during its fiscal Q2.
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