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After sale, Cheddar implements immediate furloughs
Cheddar has implemented furloughs for some employees, about a week after the channel was sold to a private equity group.

Fox News airing Trump town hall to counter CNN Republican debate
Fox News is set to air a town hall with former President Trump on January 10 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, the same time as a GOP candidate debate on CNN.

Dish completes merger with Echostar, Hamid Akhavan named CEO
The combined company will see Echostar's satellite division paired with Dish and Sling TV's pay television products.

DirecTV quietly tests transmitting national NBC feed to offset loss of TEGNA affiliates
The pay TV provider confirmed it was "testing some capabilities as we explore alternative delivery options to help offset the rising costs of retransmission consent."

TV stations to replace Circle Country with Outlaw, The365 in January
The two new broadcast networks are being launched through a new joint venture comprised of Gray Television, Warner Bros Discovery and Lionsgate.

Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.

Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel
Paramount Global's Dabl has quietly relaunched as a new general entertainment network with a focus on Black-strong sitcoms.

WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.

WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.

Eugene newspaper lays off staff following alleged embezzlement
The Eugene Police Department has opened a theft investigation after the town's alternative newspaper says it was the victim of an embezzlement scheme.

DirecTV adds Weigel’s Heroes & Icons for satellite customers
Weigel Broadcasting has inked a deal to bring its Heroes & Icons channel to DirecTV's satellite service.

Gray reaches tentative deal to renew NBC affiliations
Gray quietly removed the NBC peacock from dozens of its TV station logos while both sides were working toward a new deal.