WGN-TV Family Charities, McCormick Foundation Partner With Chicago Scholars
WGN-TV Family Charities and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation are launching a campaign to raise awareness and donations for Chicago Scholars. Chicago Scholars is a nonprofit that helps first-generation and …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:08 PM
Marcelino Benito Named KHOU 9 P.M. Anchor
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:39 PM
Scripps News Gives Viewers Direct Contact With Its Journalists
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:31 PM
WJBK Detroit News Director Stepping Down
The Fox O&O will hold an internal and external search for his replacement.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:20 PM
Christian Villegas Upped To KTAZ-KHRR News Director
Journalist Christian Villegas has been promoted to news director for Telemundo 39 and Telemundo 40, where he will oversee news editorial, production and operations for Noticiero Telemundo Arizona.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:23 PM
AMP Medias The Triple Option Returns for Season 3
Sinclair’s AMP Media said Season 3 of The Triple Option is returning today with a new episode featuring Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The video podcast is hosted by …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:25 PM
CNN Blames Technical Issue Across Warner Bros. Discovery For Channel Going Dark
CNN suffered glitches Monday that left the channel unviewable across multiple distribution points, a problem the news network attributed to a “technical issue” at parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:12 PM
Thank You, Brendan Carr
Bob Corn-Revere: When the dust settles, it may turn out that you have done more than any FCC chairman since the agencys creation in 1934 to advance full First Amendment protection for the broadcast medium.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:00 PM
The CW Sets Lindsay Clancy Trial Special For Sept. 2
The CW will air a one-hour NewsNation special on Wednesday, Sept. 2, that examines the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother charged in connection with the deaths of her …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:21 PM
How close is FCC chair Brendan Carr to the Trump White House? New records offer a look.
The Federal Communications Commission is supposed to be an independent government agency that “regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:04:37 AM
What are data centers? Heres how they work and why they matter
Whether on social media or in real life, you might have heard someone — perhaps even political candidates this midterm cycle — talk about data centers. Some welcome them, others […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:32:11 AM
Nexstar/Tegna Leads Top 25 Station Groups
The powerhouse merger, while still in litigation, keeps the now-even larger Nexstar in the industrys top position, while Gray Media still holds the No. 2 spot.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:43 PM
Paramount Prepares To Begin Early Settlement Talks With California Officials
California and 11 other states sued in July to block the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:01 PM
Former Disney Child Star Raquel Lee Sues Studio For Negligence, Claiming Alleged On-Set Sexual Abuse
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:41 PM
Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing Yellowstone From 2016 Pitch In Copyright Lawsuit
Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series Yellowstone from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:36 PM
Spectrum In No Hurry To Make Major Changes To The Cox Network
There's no need to go rush and ramp the capital expenditure inside of the Cox footprint, Spectrum CEO Chris Winfrey said.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:41 PM
Warner Brothers threatens legal action over educated guesses of 'Lanterns' upcoming plot details
Correct online guesses about plot details of the HBO series Lanterns moved Warner Brothers to threaten legal action.
NPR News at Sunday, August 23, 2026 7:30:42 AM
The Biggest Dogs In Streaming Want You To Use Only Their App
YouTube is racing to catch up to Amazon, which already offers users the chance to subscribe to services like HBO Max from within its app. Netflix is increasingly open to the idea, too.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:33 PM
Gray Announces Closing Of Offering Of $750 Million of 7.5% Senior Secured First Lien Notes Due 2034
Gray Media announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% senior secured first lien notes due 2034. The notes were issued at …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:34 PM
Daniel Pearls murder exposed a new peril of reporting around the world
This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:33:37 AM
WRMD Tampa Names Andrea González News Anchor
WRMD (Telemundo 49 Tampa), part of NBCUniversal Locals Telemundo Station Group, announced that Andrea González has been named news anchor for Noticiero Telemundo 49, effective today, Monday, Aug. 24. González has more than …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:11 PM
Leslie Parrish, Star Trek & Batman Actress, Dies At 90
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:11 PM
The Worst Its Ever Been: Californias Post-Production Workers Push For New Tax Credit
California lawmakers are weighing AB 2319, a tax credit aimed at bringing film and TV post-production work — editing, sound, VFX, music — back to the state as jobs move overseas.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:32 PM
IBC: Sennheiser Group To Showcase Broadcast Audio Workflow Tools
The Sennheiser Group says it will showcase broadcast audio products and workflow tools at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, including wireless systems, studio monitors and partner software. The company …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:07 PM
Will Scott Jennings be the new White House press secretary?
Karoline Leavitt announced last week that she is stepping down as White House press secretary, and a familiar name has emerged as a candidate to replace her. Its CNN commentator […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, August 21, 2026 7:04:02 AM
US fact-checkers launch collaboration debunking deceptive 2026 midterm ads and election disinformati
American fact-checking organizations are joining forces ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in a major collaboration: a joint newsletter that shares findings with media professionals, content creators and election observers. […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:03:59 AM
Why the media has reason to focus on Natalie Harp story
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Perhaps the most publicized name on the national […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, August 24, 2026 7:15:37 AM
WFOR Miami Launches Weekly Football Show
CBS Miami (WFOR), announced a new weekly football program The Kickoff Show. The half-hour show will debut Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. and air every Thursday for 18 weeks. …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:31 PM
Joel Robinson Joins WZZM Grand Rapids, News
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:30 PM
ESPN Streaming Plans Are Getting More Expensive
Starting Sept. 17, a subscription to ESPN Unlimited will cost $31.99 per month.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:12 PM
ABC Local Station Move Draws FCC Scrutiny
The Disney-owned network is switching its programming from one St. Louis station to another, attracting inquiries from the FCCs Brendan Carr.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:05 PM
IBC: EditShare Advances Connected Production Workflows
EditShare will use IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, to show new developments across its EFS storage, FLOW AI, MediaSilo and EditShare One products as it pushes to connect storage, …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:26 PM
Bunny Levine, Librarian Turned Actress In Gilmore Girls, Thelma & You Dont Mess With The Zohan
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:38 PM
The Next Streaming Ad War Is Already Happening On Your TVs Home Screen Before You Watch Anything
The moment you turn on your TV, streaming platforms are already competing to influence what youll watch next. Recommendation rows, featured movies, sponsored promotions, autoplay trailers and, increasingly, advertising, are turning the home screen into some of the most valuable real estate in the television business.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:40 PM
Gray Media Will Air 2 Braves Games in Spanish Across Southeast Telemundo Stations
Atlanta Braves fans in the Southeast will be able to watch two games in Spanish this month and next on Gray Medias Telemundo affiliate stations. The broadcasts will air Aug. …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:09 PM
Calif. AG Bonta Cancels Paramount Settlement Meeting
There will be no settlement talks meeting Monday between Paramount and a coalition of state Attorneys General after all. California AG Rob Bonta canceled the scheduled sit-down late Sunday after reports of an Aug. 21 meeting with the David Ellison-led company leaked. More galling to Bonta is that what was discussed at that meeting about a meeting slipped out into the public sphere.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:42 PM
IBC: Imagine To Showcase AI Tools for Ad Tech, Video Ops
Imagine Communications is planning a series of AI demonstrations at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, in Stand 1.B73, showing tools it says can cut costs, open revenue opportunities and …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:30 PM
Shelley Fabares, Star Of The Donna Reed Show & Coach, Dies At 82
The baby-boomer icon had a No. 1 hit with Johnny Angel , co-starred in three Elvis movies and was married to M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:39 PM
IBC: Calrec To Advance EBUs Dynamic Media Facility Vision
Calrec will use IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, to show updates to its audio ecosystem aimed at broadcasters building more software-defined production workflows. The company said its demonstration at …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:28 PM
YouTube Changes How It Counts Views — But Not What Actually Counts
Public numbers will skyrocket, but creators hoping to make money will still need deeper engagement.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:15 PM
TikTok, DOJ Settle Childrens Privacy Charges For $400M
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle charges it violated the federal children's privacy law by collecting personal information from users younger than 13, the Department of Justice said.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:13 PM
Washington Post Ordered To Rehire Fired Columnist
An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirks killing.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:38 PM
AP cuts US video production staff and moves jobs to India
The Associated Press will lay off 20 video production staff in the U.S. on Friday and move those jobs to a new hub in India, according to the union representing […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:32:06 PM
IBC: Rohde & Schwarz To Highlight Broadcast Efficiency
Rohde & Schwarz will use IBC 2026 IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, to showcase new broadcast and satellite technology aimed at helping network operators improve efficiency, resilience and long-term …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:27 PM
Pentagon Fires Stars And Stripes Leaders Who Criticized DODs Interference
The Defense Department earlier this year railed against the publication, which has long enjoyed editorial independence, as “woke.”
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:04 PM
VAB: Ads In Local News Boost Sales & Brand Perception
Ads in breaking local TV news coverage make all viewers, including younger ones, more likely to purchase a product, according to a new survey.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:19 PM
A fake poll made real news. What does that say about political polling?
A poll of Los Angeles voters released last week found Mayor Karen Bass leading Councilmember Nithya Raman by a wide and growing margin. Days earlier, a poll of Wisconsins Democratic […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:32:45 AM
Last Call With Steve Noviello Syndicated Around Texas
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:39 PM
Fox News Names Emily Compagno New Co-Host Of The Five
Compagno had been a host on Outnumbered and will join The Five in September.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:18 PM
Seattle Times Sports Columnist Resigns Over Spiked Trans Athlete Story
Matt Calkins announced he has resigned after the outlet declined to run his piece on transgender athletes in womens sports.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 2:04:06 PM
Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With Californias Attorney General To The Press
“We share AG Bontas concerns about the public discussions and misreporting that has surrounded this deal,” Paramount said in a statement. “As we have assured the Attorney Generals office, Paramount has not been the source of the leaks of any of our confidential discussions with the AGs office.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:14 PM
IBC: Dalet To Showcase AI, Automation & Governance
Dalet will feature new AI, automation and governance tools at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, in Stand 7.A43, as the company pushes media organizations to modernize production and content …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:29 PM
After high-profile firings by the Pentagon, is Stars & Stripes still independent?
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Lara Korte, former reporter for Stars and Stripes, following her controversial firing from the publication, along with its publisher and editor-in-chief.
NPR News at Saturday, August 22, 2026 5:00:59 PM
Disney Offering Voluntary Early Retirement Packages To Executives
As part of Disneys cost-reduction efforts, the company is offering longtime executives early retirement. As laid out in an internal memo sent this morning to employees ranked director and above, the company is introducing a Voluntary Early Retirement Offer, a time-limited, company-sponsored program that “will give eligible executives the opportunity to retire now with an enhanced retirement package that recognizes their service and contributions.”
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:22 PM
wedotv Expands VIDAA Distribution Deal To MENA, South Africa
Streaming channel operator wedotv has renewed and expanded its global distribution agreement with V, the company behind the VIDAA smart TV platform, adding carriage in MENA and South Africa. The …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:27 PM
Netflix Posts $2.8B Revenues In UK To Overtake ITV For First Time
Netflixs revenue grew 11.3% from the £1.85B posted in 2024, according to a Companies House filing, with the growth pegged primarily to 7% growth in the average number of paying customers and “higher average monthly revenue” per paying member.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:37 PM
The Gentlemen Lands Season 3 Renewal Amid Meghan Markle Casting Rumors
House of Guinness, Legends, Being Gordon Ramsay and Formula 1: Drive to Survive have also been picked up for more installments at Netflix.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:17 PM
Georgia Broadcasters Name 2026 Honors Awards Recipients
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters said four industry and public service figures will receive its 2026 Honors Awards at the groups annual convention next month in Duluth. The honorees are …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:24 PM
IBC: Solid State Logic Expands System T Control & Workflow Tools
Solid State Logic said it will use IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, to introduce a major V4.3 update to its System T platform, adding expanded Open Sound Control integration …
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:24 PM
California Expected To Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-Warner
Bonta also wants Paramount to commit to keeping its movie studio separate from Warner Bros.
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TV News Check at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:04:35 PM