Author: Luke Bouma
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Another Internet Provider Shuts Down Without Warning, Leaving Customers Stranded — and It’s Not the First Time
A rural Minnesota internet provider has abruptly shut its doors this month, cutting off service to hundreds of customers across a sprawling stretch of southern Minnesota without meaningful advance notice — a disturbing echo of a similar incident that left cable and internet subscribers stranded just a few years ago. RadioLink Internet (RLI), based out…
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YouTube TV is Raising The Price of Some of Its Add-ons
In the ever-evolving world of streaming entertainment, subscribers to YouTube TV recently began receiving notifications about upcoming adjustments to several premium add-on services. These changes, set to take effect in the coming weeks, include increases for popular channels such as Starz and AMC+. The timing aligns closely with similar moves by other providers, marking another…
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42 Years Ago This Week: “Gremlins” Was Released – A Look Back At This Classic Movie
This week marks the 42nd anniversary of Gremlins, the iconic American comedy-horror film that first hit theaters on June 7, 1984. Directed by Joe Dante and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the movie became an instant cultural phenomenon, skillfully blending mischievous dark humor, genuine scares, and warm holiday cheer into a wildly entertaining package. Its…
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Amazon’s Fire TVs Are Launching a New Feature For Sports Fans
Amazon has introduced a dedicated viewing experience on its Fire TV devices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, providing soccer enthusiasts with streamlined access to live games, highlights, and replays throughout the tournament. The expanded competition, set to feature 48 teams and a total of 104 matches across three host nations in North America,…
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Fox News Makes Some Big Changes to Its Sports Coverage From Outkick
In a significant shift for conservative sports and culture media, Outkick is set to become a dedicated vertical within Fox News Digital, marking the end of an independent chapter for the brand founded by Clay Travis. Travis, who launched the site in 2011, has stepped away from day-to-day operations and his role as on-site talent…
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The FCC is Reviewing TV Ratings and How Children’s Programs are Rated
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a review of the television ratings system to assess whether it provides sufficient information for parents to make viewing decisions for their children. The initiative, opened by the agency’s Media Bureau in April 2026, focuses on the effectiveness of the voluntary TV Parental Guidelines in today’s media landscape, particularly…
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42 Years Ago Today: “Ghostbusters” Premiered: We Look Back At Its History
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the release of Ghostbusters, the beloved American supernatural comedy that first hit theaters on June 8, 1984. Directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, the film follows a quirky quartet of parapsychologists—played by Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson—who find themselves out of work and reinvent themselves…
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GameStop Wants to Buy eBay & Plans a Hostile Takeover Bid
In a dramatic escalation of one of the most audacious corporate battles in recent memory, GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) is preparing a full-scale hostile takeover attempt of eBay Inc., with CEO Ryan Cohen signaling he will bypass the online marketplace giant’s board and appeal directly to its shareholders, according to multiple reports. Cohen, the activist…
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Emergency Weather Alerts on Netflix? There is a Growing Push to Get the FCC To Mandate Alerts on Streaming
As Americans increasingly turn away from traditional television toward on-demand streaming platforms, federal regulators face mounting pressure to update the nation’s emergency alert system. The Federal Communications Commission is set to examine emergency alerting protocols this month, with advocates urging the inclusion of major streaming services in location-based notifications for both local disasters and national…
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YouTube Just Launched a Major New Feature
YouTube has introduced a significant enhancement to how users engage with news content on its platform, particularly on mobile devices. The video streaming service is expanding a dedicated News Watch experience that transforms the standard viewing interface on mobile devices for videos from verified news organizations. On the Android app and other mobile platforms, viewers…