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Groups say FCC chair’s proposals to end cable blackouts are misguided
Broadcast and cable channel owners, not pay TV companies, are to blame for programming disruptions, the groups say.

FCC proposal would force cable companies to issue refunds during programming blackouts
A pair of proposals would create new mandates for cable and satellite companies who are forced to pull programming over higher fee demands.

Currys to start selling JVC-branded Roku TVs
Currys will start offering a new line of JVC Roku TVs in more than 280 of its stores later this month.

BBC plans to launch streaming channels on Freevee
The BBC will launch five new free, ad-supported streaming channels on Amazon's Freevee next Tuesday.

Lionsgate launches “Ebony TV” with Ebony Media
Lionsgate and Ebony Media are partnering together on a new free streaming TV channel called Ebony TV.

Nexstar brag may hurt in court as DirecTV lawsuit continues
Nexstar's claim that its local TV stations reach 68 percent of the American population did not go unnoticed by DirecTV.

Local Now adds USA Today channels to streaming service
Local Now is adding two new channels from Gannett Company's USA Today Network.

Jellysmack acquires Law & Crime Network from Dan Abrams
Jellysmack is acquiring Dan Abrams' legal affairs and true crime brand Law & Crime Network.

FreeCast forms business pact with antenna maker Mohu
FreeCast and Mohu are teaming up to offer a cord-cutting bundle that includes streaming channels and an antenna.

Fubo sued by Illinois subscriber over alleged privacy violations
The customer says Fubo gave her viewing history and other personal information to advertisers without her permission.

Sinclair bids farewell to Stadium, will launch The Nest
Later this month, Sinclair will replace its Stadium sports network with "The Nest," a new channel dedicated to "comfort food" TV.

Great American Living rebrands to Great American Faith & Living
Great American Media is rebranding its flagship Great American Living channel to reflect more of its faith-based programming.