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- Cord Cutting Today: Paramount Will Soon Own Over 50 Channelsby Jess BarnesToday in Cord Cutting Today for July 9, 2026, we’re talking about what Paramount will own after it closes the deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Here are some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting today. Today’s Top Stories Quick Links from Cord Cutters News
- 25 Years Ago Today in TV History, the Groundbreaking British Mockumentary Series The Office Premieredby Luke BoumaOn July 9, 2001, viewers in the United Kingdom were introduced to a fresh and daring style of comedy when the first episode of The Office aired on BBC Two. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the series starred Gervais in the central role and featured Martin Freeman as one of the key ensemble… Read more: 25 Years Ago Today in TV History, the Groundbreaking British Mockumentary Series The Office Premiered
- Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Comeback Lands an Early Primetime Preview Showcase, and You Can Watch on Free TVby Raymond McCainConor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC return is getting a rare broadcast TV spotlight before the Octagon action moves to streaming. UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 will be previewed by a live one-hour special, “THIS IS UFC: McGregor vs. Holloway,” airing on CBS on Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m. ET/delayed PT. The special will feature… Read more: Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Comeback Lands an Early Primetime Preview Showcase, and You Can Watch on Free TV
- 10+ Tech and Streaming Companies That Could Owe You Money This Summerby Raymond McCainCutting the cord may help you escape rising cable bills, but it doesn’t mean you’ve escaped the companies collecting your data, managing your subscriptions, or powering your digital life. Today, the average streaming household relies on dozens of connected services, including internet providers, streaming platforms, smart TVs, mobile apps, voice assistants, and online accounts. As… Read more: 10+ Tech and Streaming Companies That Could Owe You Money This Summer
- A New Free Streaming Service for Local Broadcast TV is Beginning to Roll Out Todayby Jess BarnesFreeCast Inc. announced today that it has launched FreeCast Cities, a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform for localized content in every market. The streaming platform, now in beta testing, includes local television, free streaming channels, premium television services, on-demand entertainment, and subscription management, with the tagline “One City. One Login. All Your Television.” FreeCast Cities is… Read more: A New Free Streaming Service for Local Broadcast TV is Beginning to Roll Out Today
- Deal Alert! Anker’s Ultra Comfortable Open-Ear Earbuds Are On Sale For Just $27.99 With 36 Hours of Playtimeby Luke BoumaThe Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones from Anker have emerged as a standout budget-friendly option in the wireless audio market, now available at a significantly reduced price of $27.99, down from the original $49.99. This represents a 44% discount that makes these versatile earbuds an attractive choice for consumers seeking reliable performance without a high investment.… Read more: Deal Alert! Anker’s Ultra Comfortable Open-Ear Earbuds Are On Sale For Just $27.99 With 36 Hours of Playtime
- California & New York Prepare to Sue to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery As Soon As Next Weekby Luke BoumaSeveral U.S. states are moving toward filing a lawsuit as early as next week in an attempt to stop Paramount from completing its roughly $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The action would target the combination of two major Hollywood studios on the grounds that it would unlawfully reduce competition in film production, distribution,… Read more: California & New York Prepare to Sue to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery As Soon As Next Week
- Fox Will Soon Control Over 50% of All Free Ad-Supported Streaming After It Buys The Roku Channelby Luke BoumaIn a transformative move for the streaming industry, Fox Corporation is set to gain unprecedented control over the free ad-supported television sector following its $22 billion acquisition of Roku. Once the deal closes, the media giant will combine its ownership of Tubi with The Roku Channel, positioning the company to command more than 50 percent… Read more: Fox Will Soon Control Over 50% of All Free Ad-Supported Streaming After It Buys The Roku Channel
- Comcast May Owe You $10,000 If You Were Impacted By Its 2023 Data Breachby Luke BoumaMillions of current and former Xfinity subscribers may be eligible for payments from a substantial class-action settlement following a major cybersecurity incident at Comcast in late 2023. The telecommunications company has agreed to establish a $117.5 million fund to address claims stemming from the breach, which compromised sensitive personal information belonging to approximately 35.8 million… Read more: Comcast May Owe You $10,000 If You Were Impacted By Its 2023 Data Breach
- Nexstar Asks the Court to Approve Its Merger With Tegna-Owned ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Ending Its Injunction Blocking The Mergerby Luke BoumaNexstar Media Group submitted its reply brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on the afternoon of July 8, 2026, seeking to significantly narrow a nationwide preliminary injunction that currently blocks full integration of its recently acquired former TEGNA broadcast assets. The filing comes in the appeal of a district… Read more: Nexstar Asks the Court to Approve Its Merger With Tegna-Owned ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Ending Its Injunction Blocking The Merger










