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Some DIRECTV Customers Have Lost Access to Local Channels Amid Contract Dispute
Some DIRECTV customers have lost access to select channels as a result of a carriage dispute between DIRECTV and Coastal Television. Big Horn Television’s WMDN-CBS went dark on May 8 and Vision Alaska’s KYUR-ABC/CW went dark on June 6. Other Coastal TV owned-and-operated stations’ contracts expired on July 17 and remain unavailable. Coastal TV shared…
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CBS Cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart Questions The Daily Show Future
On Thursday’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host announced that CBS will be ending the show after this season, which wraps in May. “It’s not just the end our our show, but it’s the end of The Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away,” Colbert told…
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‘Captain Planet’ to Get Live-Action Adaptation in Netflix Series
Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart, those powers will combine one more time to create Earth’s greatest champion, Captain Planet. According to Deadline, a live-action series based on the cult-classic 1990s animated series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers is under development at Netflix. After years of development as a feature film, the project has been reimagined…
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FCC Chairman Wants to Overhaul The Emergency Alert System
In a move to modernize the nation’s emergency communications infrastructure, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a comprehensive review of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) platform, marking what could be the most significant update to these systems in over three decades. The announcement, detailed in a blog post published Wednesday, underscores…
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DIRECTV Removes Dr. Phil’s MeriTV from National Lineup
DIRECTV has announced a significant change to its programming lineup, confirming it will remove MeriTV, the network home of Dr. Phil, from its national satellite and streaming packages. The decision, verified by Cord Cutters News from DIRECTV, comes as MeriTV navigates ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. However, in a handful of markets, MeriTV will continue to be…
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Fawesome Streams Iconic MGM Films Free With No Subscription Required
In an exciting development for movie lovers, Fawesome is working alongside Future Today, which has secured the rights to license iconic MGM films. As part of this deal, Fawesome offers viewers access to some of the most celebrated and iconic films in cinematic history – all completely free, with no subscription required. This collaboration enhances…
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Deal Alert: Energizer AA Batteries: 20-Pack for Just $11.98 in Limited-Time Deal
In a deal that should keep your remotes and other devices going, Energizer is offering a 20-pack of its AA Alkaline Batteries for an unbeatable price of $11.98, a significant discount from the regular retail price of around $14.98. This limited-time offer, available through major retailers like Amazon and Walmart, has consumers buzzing as they…
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Walmart Will Stop Selling Vizio TVs on Amazon & Best Buy
In a bold move to strengthen its foothold in the competitive advertising industry, Walmart Inc. plans to convert Vizio into a private-label brand by the end of 2025, according to a company memo obtained by Bloomberg News. The retail giant, which acquired Vizio for $2.3 billion last year, will exclusively sell Vizio’s smart TVs at…
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Elon Musk’s X Will Start to Make Original TV Shows
In a groundbreaking move for social media giant X, the platform has secured its first UK Original production with a 20-episode docuseries titled Keeping The Faith, centered on Premier League club Burnley FC. This according to a report from Deadline marks a significant milestone as X partners with a Premier League team for the first…
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to End in May 2026, & CBS Will End The Late Show For Good
In a stunning announcement that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, CBS revealed that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude its historic run in May 2026, at the end of the broadcast season. The decision, described as “purely financial” by network executives, marks the end of a late-night franchise that has been…
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AI DJs Take Over Local Radio Station Without Anyone Noticing
For months, listeners tuning into CADA’s popular Workdays with Thy have been grooving to a four-hour mix of hip hop, R&B, and pop, unaware that the charismatic host, Thy, is not a real person but an AI-generated voice. The revelation, first reported by The Australian Financial Review and The Sydney Morning Herald, has ignited a…
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Federal Judge Dismisses Class-Action Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Prime Video Ads
A federal judge in the Western District of Washington has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Amazon, brought by Prime Video subscribers who claimed the company misled them by introducing advertisements to the streaming service unless they paid an additional fee. U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein granted Amazon’s motion to dismiss the consolidated complaint…
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Optimum Cable TV Company Secures $1 Billion Asset-Backed Loan
Altice USA a leading cable TV under the Optimum brand and telecommunications provider, announced today that it has successfully entered into and funded a groundbreaking $1.0 billion asset-backed term loan facility (“Asset Backed Loan Facility”) through an unrestricted subsidiary. The transaction, executed in partnership with financial giants Goldman Sachs and TPG Angelo Gordon, marks a…
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Unlock Smart Savings: Amazon’s “Like‑New” Echo Devices Are on Sale Today
If you’ve been curious about adding Alexa‑powered smarts to your home without paying full price, Amazon’s “Like‑New” Echo device sale is your golden opportunity. These certified‑refurbished, thoroughly tested gadgets look and perform like new but come at a significant discount, and with Prime-eligible shipping, you get fast delivery and easy returns. Here’s why you should…
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Amazon Issues Urgent Warning to 200 Million Customers About Prime Membership Scam
In a critical alert sent earlier this month, Amazon has warned its 200 million customers worldwide about a sophisticated scam involving fake emails impersonating the company. The emails, which falsely claim that customers’ Amazon Prime subscriptions are set to auto-renew at an unexpected price, are part of a growing wave of phishing attacks targeting the…
