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Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
FCC to review media ownership rules
The FCC has agreed to reexamine some of its media ownership rules in light of the evolving television and radio landscape.
Fubo shareholders approve merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Fubo’s shareholders have signed off on the company’s proposed transaction with Disney to combine its virtual pay television business with Hulu with Live TV.
Philo raises price to $33 per month, adds lighter HBO Max tier
Philo, the streaming service long described by this publication as wallet-friendly, is going after more of its customers' dollars.
YouTube will pay $24 million after banning Trump’s account following Capitol riot
YouTube will shell out more than $24 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump after his account was banned following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol several years ago.
Spectrum demonstrates 10 Gbps Wi-Fi connections
Spectrum unveiled a live demonstration of next-generation Wi-Fi technology this week, showing peak throughput of nearly 10 gigabits per second to a single device.
Disney needs to move more shows to streaming, analysts say
A pair of media analysts have encouraged the Walt Disney Company to relegate more of its programming to streaming apps in order to avoid undue government scrutiny.
Judge tosses some charges against Fox News leaker, but legal fight continues
A federal judge has dismissed numerous charges against former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke, but he still faces years in prison on the remaining counts.
Fox News wants amended lawsuit filed by Newsom dismissed
Fox News Media is seeking to have an amended version of California Governor Gavin Newsom's defamation lawsuit dismissed.
Comcast elevates Mike Cavanagh, creates co-CEO structure
Cavanagh previously served as the president of Comcast Corporation; some in the industry view the co-CEO structure as a first step toward succession.
Hulu, YouTube TV likely to pull Monumental Sports
The disappearance of the channel from the streaming platforms would impact basketball and hockey fans in the Washington, D.C. area.
Sinclair to end blackout of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC affiliates
Sinclair says it will end its week-long blackout of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on its ABC affiliates after holding constructive conversations with the network and its parent company Disney.