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Google again at odds with Sinclair over regional sports on YouTube TV
The streaming pay TV service is expected to lose two dozen Fox Sports-branded regional networks in early October.
YouTube TV quietly adds streaming news channel NBC News Now
YouTube TV has quietly added Comcast's streaming-only news channel NBC News Now mere hours before the first presidential debate of 2020 is set to air.
Some Roku devices to get Apple AirPlay support
The move could allow streamers to watch services that aren't supported natively on Roku's platform.
Hidden fees allot for good chunk of cable bill, study reveals
Consumer Reports found cable companies like Comcast and Spectrum earn $28 billion a year in discretionary hidden fees.
Sacramento Bee headquarter move will come with 200 job losses
The layoffs will impact Sacramento Bee production staff who print the newspaper for local and regional distribution.
AT&T will waive broadband overages through end of year
The company was planning to drop its broadband Internet waiver cap on October 1.
Haystack News to offer dedicated debate verticals
Haystack News will launch dedicated channels with coverage of the presidential and vice-presidential debates, with the first channel launching later this month, the company shared in a news release on Thursday.
Tribune apologizes for cruel prank on newspaper reporters
As part of a cyber security test, the newspaper publisher told employees by email they qualified for bonuses that didn't exist.
Sacramento Bee to abandon 2100 Q headquarters
The Sacramento Bee will leave its 2100 Q Street headquarters next summer, a move that is intended to help offset a decline in ad revenue.
Scripps will move Katz, Newsy to Ion digital subchannels
Grit, Laff, Court TV and Newsy will eventually replace Ion Plus, Qubo and two home shopping channels.
Philo inks promotional deal with Best Buy retail, online stores
The move brings greater exposure to the wallet-conscious streaming TV service.
ViacomCBS executive cleared in sexual misconduct probe
The CEO of media conglomerate ViacomCBS was cleared of misconduct following a serious complaint made by a former employee four years ago.