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Judge extends, modifies restraining order in Nexstar-TEGNA legal challenge
A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order, modifying it to give Nexstar greater ability to make routine payments associated with TEGNA.
California DOJ warned Nexstar of probe into TEGNA merger before deal closed
Nexstar proceeded with its deal after federal approvals, prompting lawsuits from states and DIRECTV over antitrust concerns.
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ESPN layoffs connected to Disney’s YouTube TV dispute, report says
A multi-week programming dispute between the Walt Disney Company and Google-owned streaming service YouTube TV is still having an impact, months after the carriage dispute was settled.
FCC Commissioner Gomez criticizes agency’s approval of Nexstar-TEGNA deal
Gomez said the decision was rushed and should have undergone a full Commission vote and public review.
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Scripps Sports to bring PWHL Walter Cup Finals to broadcast TV
Scripps will air the PWHL Walter Cup Finals on Ion, marking the league’s first U.S. national broadcast.
Gray Media says stations dropped from Dish over unusual demand
The broadcaster claims Dish violated federal “good faith” negotiation requirements tied to retransmission consent agreements.
CARRIAGE DISPUTE
Paramount earnings weighed by legal, programming costs in 2025
Paramount Global swung to a quarterly loss and posted sharply lower profit during 2025 due to programming and legal costs.
EARNINGS REPORT
YouTube TV sports-only package to cost $65 per month, include ESPN Unlimited
The package undercuts the main YouTube TV plan and mirrors genre-based bundles offered by Fubo and DIRECTV.
CNN: Minneapolis shootings boosted TV ratings, website views
The network ranked first in cable among adults 25–54 during protest coverage and logged one of its top audience days of 2026.
RATINGS
Nielsen: Streaming chips away at broadcast lead during Christmas month
Streaming platforms continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's lead in terms of time spent with TV platforms during December.
THE GAUGE
Civil rights groups urge FCC to block TV station acquisitions
A coalition of civil rights groups urged the FCC to block broadcast station deals by Nexstar, Gray Media and Sinclair, citing excessive local TV consolidation.
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YouTube TV to introduce lower-price, genre-based packages in 2026
YouTube TV will introduce new genre-based packages, including a sports plan, priced lower than its core programming tier.