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Journalists who covered newsroom shooting take Tribune buyout
Two journalists with the Capital Gazette newspaper who covered a shooting spree that occurred within the same newsroom nearly two years ago have accepted buyout offers.
ViacomCBS exploring ways to combine media assets into new streaming service
ViacomCBS is exploring ways to combine its vast library of movies and television content into a new streaming service, according to a report.
Twitter suspends Forensic News investigative reporter for posting journalism
Twitter suspended Forensic News founder and contributor Scott Stedman over a story connecting Deutsche Bank and a Russian-controlled bank to President Donald Trump.
CNN falls behind HGTV in prime time ratings
CNN fell behind HGTV last week, placing fifth among overall basic cable networks.
Sinclair TV manager: Stop pasting boogers on bathroom walls
A TV station executive sent an office-wide memo about the importance of bathroom cleanliness after learning employees were pasting boogers on the men's room wall.
Iranian hackers posed as journalist to target victims, security firm says
Iranian hackers belonging to an elite cyberwarfare group are targeting victims by posing as legitimate journalists from well-known news outlets.
Disney executive apologizes to school over “Lion King” fine
Bob Iger's apology came after a third party compliance service asked a Berkeley school to pay $250 after illegally screening "The Lion King."
Hollywood Reporter lays off editorial, website staffers
The Hollywood Reporter has laid off a number of employees, including some who work in the editorial and digital departments.
Google ditches traditional TV packages for Fiber services
Google says it is ending traditional pay television packages for its Fiber service offered in a handful of American cities.
How NPR became radio’s authoritative news voice
From its start half a century ago, National Public Radio heralded a new approach to the sound of radio in the United States.
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Jason Loviglio
Hulu to expand to other countries by 2021, Disney executive says
Hulu will start rolling out to other countries by next year, the company's chief executive told investors on Tuesday.
SiriusXM adds satellite subscribers as Pandora premiums dip
SiriusXM added new paying subscribers while shedding Pandora premium customers in the quarter that ended 2019, according to an earnings report.