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NJ PBS May Close Next Year
By George Winslow published
Federal and state funding cuts meant that WNET was unable to reach an agreement to continue managing the operation after June 30 of 2026

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Case
By George Winslow published
Agency had alleged that Amazon used deceptive methods to sign up consumers for Prime subscriptions and made it difficult to cancel the service, which provides free shipping and access to streaming video

NRB Urges FCC to Respect Free Speech
By George Winslow published
`If viewpoint-based suppression can be directed at mainstream broadcasters today, it could be directed at faith-based broadcasters tomorrow,” the group's president and CEO said

Return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Racked Up 19 Million Views on YouTube
By George Winslow published
Large online audiences could play a role in talks between ABC and station groups Nexstar and Sinclair, which are preempting the show in 23% of the country

FCC Updates Agenda for Sept. 30 Open Commission Meeting
By George Winslow published
Items include a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Quadrennial review of broadcast ownership regulations

Venture Technologies Slams Proposals for ATSC Sunset in FCC Filing
By George Winslow published
`ATSC 3.0 will not revive broadcast television in an era defined by streaming,' the station group said in a filing that paints a bleak view of broadcasting's future

UPDATED: Nexstar's ABC Affiliates To Preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
By George Winslow published
Nexstar joined Sinclair not airing the show's return on ABC on Sept. 23 but says it continues to have "productive" talks with Disney about the future

ABC Ends Suspension of `Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
By George Winslow published
The late night show will return to its regular schedule on Tuesday Sept. 23; Sinclair said it will continue to preempt the show
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