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FCC Chairman Launches Investigation into NPR and PBS Funding Practices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under Chairman Brendan Carr, has initiated an investigation into the practices of NPR and PBS concerning their recognition of financial sponsors on air. This move could play a significant role in the ongoing discussions about federal funding for these public news organizations, according to NPR, who announced the news. In…
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Google Is Looking to Cut The Number of Employees Working on Google TV By Offering Offers Voluntary Exit Program
Google has announced a “voluntary exit program” for US-based employees in its Platforms & Devices group, including its Google TV team offering severance packages to those who choose to leave the company. This move comes almost a year after Google merged its Pixel hardware and Android software divisions, streamlining operations and aiming to increase efficiency,…
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FCC Ends Red Tape That Delayed The Building Of New Tower For 5G & 5G Home Internet
In a significant policy shift, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the termination of a Biden-era rulemaking proposal aimed at expanding environmental reviews for new telecommunications tower constructions. The proposal, which has been under consideration since 2022, sought to impose additional, what critics argue are unnecessary, environmental assessments before new towers could be erected across…
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How to Watch the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Challenge Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on January 30
The NFL’s best head to Orlando for the first day of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games. Camping World Stadium will host the best players from the NFC and AFC who are not competing in the Big Game. Beginning today until Sunday, February 2, NFL players will showcase their talents in one of the biggest…
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How to Watch PGA TOUR 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The PGA Tour continues today with the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 80 players will compete live from Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course, with notable players Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth making their tour debuts. The four-day no-cut event has a purse of $20 million, with the winner taking…
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Sling TV Celebrates 10 Years of Cord-Cutting Revolution
Sling TV, the pioneering live TV streaming service that sparked the cord-cutting movement, is marking its 10th anniversary. Launched on February 9, 2015, Sling TV disrupted the television industry by offering a more affordable and flexible alternative to traditional cable packages. Over the past decade, Sling TV has amassed over 22.5 billion streaming hours and…
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Court TV Marks 30 Years Since O.J. Simpson Trial with New Limited Series “Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?”
Three decades removed from the most polarizing court decision of the the 20th century, the infamous O.J. Simpson trial is still a hot subject among many who lived through it. The case captivated the world and earned the nickname “The Trial of the Century.” Now it is being revisited in Court TV’s new seven-part limited…
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Hi-Yo Silver! “Lone Ranger” Rides Onto Airwaves, Launching Years of Wild West Adventures 92 years Ago Today
On this day in 1933, a masked rider and his faithful companion galloped into the hearts and imaginations of radio listeners across America. “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling Western adventure series, premiered on Detroit’s WXYZ radio station, marking the beginning of a 21-year run that would spawn a multimedia franchise, including a beloved television show.…
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AT&T Has Cut Over 139,000 Jobs Since 2017 As It Spins Off DIRECTV, Warner Bros. & Leans Into AI
The US telecom industry continues its dramatic downsizing trend as AT&T cut over 9,000 employees in 2024. This wave of layoffs comes amidst a backdrop of technological advancements, increasing automation, and a relentless focus on cost efficiency. AT&T, led by CEO John Stankey, has been particularly aggressive in its workforce reduction strategy. Since taking the…
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Netflix Expands Gaming with Party and Couch Co-Op Features
Netflix is doubling down on its push into gaming, with plans to add party and couch co-op games to its streaming platform. This move, which aims to create a modern take on family game nights and TV game shows, was highlighted by Netflix’s co-CEO Gregory Peters during the company’s Q4 2024 earnings call. The announcement,…