Viewpoint: Kuwait must release journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Kuwaiti officials have jailed an American journalist for republishing a video from CNN that shows the downing of a fighter jet in March.
NewsNation to simulcast Nexstar’s California gubernatorial debate
NewsNation says it will simulcast a wide-ranging debate with California’s candidates for governor later this month.
Streaming News
Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Fire TV sticks
The plaintiff claims Amazon deliberately used planned obsolescence, allowing older Fire TV devices to degrade until customers were forced to purchase newer models.
Policy & Law
Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Fire TV sticks
The plaintiff claims Amazon deliberately used planned obsolescence, allowing older Fire TV devices to degrade until customers were forced to purchase newer models.
Radio & Television News
California CBS stations to host gubernatorial debate
Three Paramount-owned local television stations in California will broadcast a debate involving the state’s candidates for governor.
Sports Desk
Network affiliates to FCC: Sports antitrust exemption should apply to broadcast TV only
Affiliates argue that streaming platforms’ exclusive sports rights deals force fans to pay for games previously available free on broadcast TV and reduce networks’ investment in local news.
Advertising & Data
Sean McCabe returns to Cineverse as Chief Financial Officer
Cineverse has appointed Sean McCabe as Chief Financial Officer as the company deepens its push into ad tech and integrates recent acquisitions.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Newsmax posts 11 percent revenue growth, digital declines weigh on profitability
Newsmax saw its overall revenue increase by the end of 2025 as broadcast gains offset digital declines during the year, the company reported on Thursday.
Special Coverage: NextGen TV
Lawmakers: FCC should mandate NextGen TV switch to spur consumer interest
More than 90 lawmakers urged the FCC to set a clear timeline for transitioning to the NextGen TV broadcast standard.
Europe & UK
Comcast’s Sky adds Disney Plus to TV packages
Sky customers now have access to Disney Plus as part of their package, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday.
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