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FCC Advances Plans to Change Ownership Restrictions, Letting Nexstar Buy More Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
The Federal Communications Commission is moving forward with considerations to relax certain media ownership regulations, as indicated by statements from its chair during a recent congressional oversight session. Brendan Carr, the agency’s leader, emphasized that the commission is examining various aspects of these rules without having reached any conclusive determinations yet, according to reports. If…
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Can ESPN Save Cable TV or Will It End Comcast and Spectrum
ESPN has continued to be one of the few networks to see ratings grow as the sixth most-watched network overall in 2026, trailing only the longstanding broadcast giants CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX, along with the cable powerhouse Fox News. This positioning marks a significant milestone for the sports-focused channel, underscoring its growing influence in…
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36 Years Ago Today: America’s Funniest Home Videos Debuts as Weekly Series, Sparking Decades of Laughter
On this day in 1990, television history shifted with the premiere of America’s Funniest Home Videos as a regular weekly program on ABC, marking the start of what would become one of the network’s most enduring shows. The series, which first captured audiences’ attention as a one-hour special broadcast on November 26, 1989, transitioned into…
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Amazon Plans to Launch Walmart-Like Stores
Amazon is advancing plans to build a massive new retail store in Orland Park, a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, just southwest of Chicago. The proposed development features a one-story building spanning approximately 225,000 to 229,000 square feet, making it larger than the average Walmart Supercenter, which typically measures around 179,000 square feet. This…
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Netflix is Moving to Block Paramounts Attempt to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
In the high-stakes battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery’s prized assets, Netflix is reportedly exploring a major revision to its acquisition proposal: shifting from a mixed cash-and-stock offer to an all-cash structure. According to a Bloomberg report published on January 13, 2026, the streaming giant has held internal discussions about making its bid entirely…
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SpaceX Wins Huge Military Contract With The Pentagon
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX nine national security space launch missions valued at $739 million. The announcement came on January 9, 2026, through the Space Systems Command, with the task orders issued under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. This program structures national security launches into distinct lanes…
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50 Years Ago Today: ‘The Bionic Woman’ Makes Her Iconic Debut on ABC
Exactly half a century ago today, on January 14, 1976, American television audiences were introduced to a groundbreaking new heroine: Jaime Sommers, the star of The Bionic Woman. Premiering as a mid-season replacement on ABC, the series burst onto screens with a mix of science fiction, action, and empowerment that captivated viewers and left an…
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ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Have Seen Over 3 Million People Stop Watching Prime Time TV Over The Last 5 Years
In a landscape increasingly dominated by streaming services and digital media, the four major broadcast networks—ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC—have all experienced significant drops in viewership over the past five years, according to the latest industry ratings data. From 2020 to 2025, each network saw its average audience shrink by hundreds of thousands, reflecting broader…
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Peacock Loses Access to MS Now, Oxygen, & More After Comcast Spins Off Its Cable TV Networks
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s flagship streaming platform, has experienced a substantial reduction in its content library due to Comcast’s recent spin-off of several key cable networks into a new independent entity called Versant Media Group. The move, completed earlier this month, has stripped Peacock of access to a wide array of programming from networks such as MS…
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Trump May Save AM Radio
President Donald Trump has intensified his long-standing commitment to ensuring AM radio remains accessible in all new automobiles, highlighting the issue as a significant priority for his administration. In a recent interview with Salem Media Group host Hugh Hewitt, the president described the matter as a “very big subject” with widespread appeal, emphasizing that his…