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Senate Approves $9 Billion Spending Cuts, Targeting NPR, PBS, and Foreign Aid
In a late-night vote ending at 2 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed a $9 billion federal spending cut bill, advancing President Donald Trump’s fiscal agenda. The legislation, approved 51-48, slashes funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, sparking fierce debate over its implications for rural communities and America’s global influence. The…
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Hulu Glitch Blocks Customers From Canceling or Making Changes to Their Accounts
Hulu, one of the leading streaming platforms in the United States, is grappling with a technical glitch that has left a portion of its user base unable to modify their subscription plans or cancel their accounts. The issue, which began surfacing earlier this week, prevents affected customers from making changes such as upgrading to live…
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24 Years Ago Today Jurassic Park III Roars into Theaters: A Look Back
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the U.S. premiere of Jurassic Park III on July 18, 2001, a film that brought dinosaurs back to the big screen with a roar, captivating audiences with its blend of adventure, suspense, and cutting-edge visual effects. Directed by Joe Johnston and starring Sam Neill, William H. Macy, and Téa…
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ZapperBox Unveils Quad Tuner ATSC 3.0 Box with Advanced Features, Pre-Orders Set for August
ZapperBox, a leading innovator in over-the-air (OTA) television solutions, has announced its highly anticipated Quad Tuner ATSC 3.0 box, a groundbreaking addition to its lineup of NextGen TV tuners. Priced at $349, the new device promises to elevate the cord-cutting experience with enhanced capabilities, though it comes with a notable limitation that the company is…
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Roku Maintains Streaming Dominance in 2025, but Competitors Show Strong Growth
Roku continues to reign supreme in the streaming device market, as the go-to platform for cord-cutters, according to a recent survey of over 1,400 cord-cutters conducted by Cord Cutters News. The survey reveals that Roku commands an impressive 66.5% market share among cord-cutters, maintaining its lead as the preferred streaming device in North America. However,…
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Newsmax Inc. and Fubo Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Newsmax Inc., a leading conservative media company, announced today a multi-year partnership agreement with Fubo, a prominent sports-first live TV streaming platform. The deal ensures the continued distribution of Newsmax on Fubo’s platform and introduces the groundbreaking Newsmax en Español, a Spanish-language news channel leveraging advanced AI technology. This partnership reinforces Newsmax’s position as a…
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Comcast’s NBCUniversal to Pay $3.6 Million to Settle Peacock Subscription Cancellation Lawsuit
NBCUniversal has agreed to pay $3.6 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County, which accused the media giant of failing to provide users with an easy mechanism to cancel automatically renewing subscriptions for its streaming service, Peacock. The settlement according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, addresses allegations that NBCUniversal violated…
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Blumhouse Implements Layoffs Amid Restructuring Across Film, TV, and Casting
In a surprising move, Blumhouse, the renowned independent studio behind horror hits like Get Out and The Purge, has laid off six employees across its film, television, and casting divisions, Deadline has reported. The layoffs, confirmed by a Blumhouse spokesperson, are part of a broader restructuring effort at the studio, which employs approximately 100 people.…
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Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Used SpaceX to Get Its Next Satellites Into Space Today
In a striking twist in the space race, Amazon is turning to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its next batch of Project Kuiper satellites, intensifying its challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink in the burgeoning satellite internet market. This is part of Amazon’s plan to build a home internet service. The mission, dubbed KF-01 (Kuiper Falcon 1)…
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NBA Plans to Launch a National Streaming Service in 2027-28
In a bold move to reshape the landscape of NBA local broadcast rights, Commissioner Adam Silver’s vision for a national streaming platform is gaining momentum, with a projected launch date of the 2027-28 season, according to a report by Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. The ambitious plan aims to consolidate local media rights for…