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One America News gets early launch on YouTube TV
Two channels owned by Herring Networks have made their way to YouTube TV a bit earlier than expected.

Fox channels stay on YouTube TV under short-term deal
YouTube TV and Fox Corporation have reached a short-term extension that will keep local Fox stations and national networks on the platform for a few more days

YouTube TV to carry One America News as expiration of Fox contract looms
YouTube TV will add One America News to its line-up by the end of the year.

YouTube TV may pull Fox News, Fox Sports over fees
YouTube TV is warning customers that it may be forced to drop Fox-owned broadcast channels and cable networks by the middle of this week.

Amagi: Live sports continues to generate interest in FAST channels
Premium live sports programming are accelerating the growth and adoption of free streaming channels, according to tech developer Amagi.

Google to pay $30 million to settle YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to a $30 million settlement in a class action accusing YouTube of illegally collecting children’s personal data for targeted ads.

YouTube gives streaming a lift over traditional TV in Nielsen report
Streaming continued to chip away at broadcast and cable television's share of time spent with TV in July, with the sector accounting for nearly 50 percent of all viewership that month.
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Australia to ban YouTube accounts for those under 16 years old
Separately, YouTube said it is deploying age-estimation technology in the U.S. to determine if some users are underage.

YouTube earns $9.8 billion in ad revenue during Q2
YouTube earned 13 percent more ad revenue during Q2 compared to last year; Alphabet reported a 14 percent year-over increase in total revenue to $96.4 billion.

Netflix grows in Nielsen’s “Media Distributor Gauge” for June
Netflix emerged as one of the big winners among domestic media distributors in June, according to Nielsen's latest monthly report.

Broadcasters need to lean into YouTube, British TV regulator says
Shows and movies from public service broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4 and ITV should be easily found on the biggest streaming platform in the world, Ofcom said.
