Author: Luke Bouma
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45 Years Ago Today: “Airplane!” Soars into Theaters, Redefining Comedy
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the premiere of the iconic comedy film Airplane!, which first hit theaters on July 2, 1980. Written and directed by the trio of David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker (collectively known as ZAZ), and starring Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty, the film remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for…
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Amazon to Shutter Freevee in September 2025, Merging Content into Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed it will discontinue its ad-supported streaming service Freevee, with AFTVnews reporting Freevee will shut down in August 2025, and the app saying it will be accessible until September 2025. The company has begun notifying users through notices on its website and apps, directing them to the Prime Video app to continue accessing…
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Paramount to Pay $16 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit Over “60 Minutes” Interview
Today Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, lodged in the Northern District of Texas, alleged that an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic opponent in the 2024 presidential race, aired on CBS’s “60 Minutes” was…
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Cord Cutters Are Cutting Costs By Cutting Back on Streaming
In a significant shift in consumer behavior, cord cutters—those who have ditched traditional cable and satellite TV—are now slashing the number of paid streaming services they subscribe to, according to a recent survey of over 1,400 cord cutters. The survey, conducted in early 2025, reveals that 53.1% of cord cutters now pay for three or…
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Cord Cutting Today – MTV Will Bring Back 24/7 Music Videos, Netflix & NASA Team Up, & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for July 1, 2025 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: MTV Will Bring Back 24/7 Music Videos. You can find links to each story we talk about below this video: MTV Will Bring Back 24/7 Music Videos For a…
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AT&T Has a New Feature to Protect You From Bank Fraud & Your Online Security
AT&T has introduced a powerful new feature called Wireless Account Lock, designed to bolster the security of your wireless account and help protect your bank and other online accounts from unauthorized access. This free tool adds an extra layer of defense against cybercriminals who attempt to impersonate you to gain control of your accounts. This…
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34 Years Ago Today “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” Premiered
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the premiere of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, the iconic sci-fi action film directed by James Cameron, which first captivated audiences on July 1, 1991, at the AMC Century 14 in Century City, California. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Edward Furlong, the film remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for…
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Spectrum Calls June 15 Fiber Cuts an Act of Domestic Terrorism as It Disrupts Internet Service
Charter Communications the parent company of Spectrum has officially classified a deliberate attack on its communications network in Van Nuys on June 15 as an act of domestic terrorism, citing the extensive damage and severe disruption to critical services. The assault, which severed 13 cables and over 2,600 individual fibers, caused widespread outages that impacted…
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Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ Is Returning To Local Radio Stations
A well loved voice is returning to radio stations around the country as Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ is returning to radio stations. The unmistakable cadence and captivating storytelling of the legendary Paul Harvey are gracing local stations once more as his iconic program, “The Rest of the Story,” is being added to…
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Comcast Has a New Plan to Stop Cord Cutting 2.0
In a seismic shift for the telecommunications industry, cable TV giants like Comcast and Charter’s Spectrum are scrambling to adapt to the rise of “Cord Cutting 2.0,” a movement driven by the rapid growth of 5G home internet and fiber-optic services. After losing over 1.18 million internet subscribers in 2024, these companies are rolling out…