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Global plans to consolidate radio operations in U.K.
Global Media will lay off some local radio journalists and centralize news output to major metropolitan hubs.

FCC will allow several Channel 6 radio stations to remain on-air
More than a dozen FM radio stations operating on analog TV channel 6 will be allowed to continue their transmissions.

FCC cracks down on pirate radio broadcasts in Miami
The FCC sent a letter to nine pirate radio operators and their landlords urging them to stop transmitting illegal, unlicensed broadcasts.

Disney holds talks with pro-sports leagues about ESPN investment
Disney executives have held discussions with the NBA, NFL and others about taking a minority stake in ESPN, according to a new report.

Congressman demands AT&T, Verizon remove lead-shielded cables
Congressman Pat Ryan has sent a letter to AT&T, Verizon and U.S. Telecom demanding answers over the leaded cable problem.

Streaming helps boost Televisa-Univision revenue during Q2
Televisa-Univision said premium subscriptions to Vix Plus and a boosted ad business in Mexico helped increase the company's revenue.

Canal Plus acquires minor stake in Viaplay as layoffs continue
A restructuring of its business will also see Viaplay exit the U.K., U.S. and Canadian markets.

Sky Deutschland launches ad-supported tier of Wow
Comcast's Sky Deutschland has rolled out two new ad-supported plans for its streaming entertainment service, Wow.

Fox News Digital posts online gains during Q2 2023
Fox News Digital topped competitors CNN, the New York Times and Forbes in key online metrics during Q2 2023.

Google training robot journalist to write news articles
Google has give at least three American newspapers a demonstration of a new AI-based tool called "Genesis" that can write news stories.

Netflix grows subscribers during second fiscal quarter of 2023
Streaming television service Netflix ended its second financial quarter of 2023 with 238.39 million global subscribers.
