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Warner Bros. Discovery is said to have entered exclusive talks with Netflix for a deal to sell its studios and HBO Max streaming service.
Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Said to Be in Exclusive Talks
Netflix would acquire Warner television and film studios as well as HBO Max in a deal that would bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Warner Bros. Discovery is said to have entered exclusive talks with Netflix for a deal to sell its studios and HBO Max streaming service.
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An inexcusable act of political violence by one disturbed individual must never be exploited as justification for broader censorship and control.
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: "There's actions we can take on licensed broadcasters. It's long past the time that...Comcast and Disney say 'We're not gonna run Kimmel anymore...because we licensed broadcasters are running the possibly of fines or licensed revocation from the FCC.'"
September 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
An inexcusable act of political violence by one disturbed individual must never be exploited as justification for broader censorship and control.
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
This Administration is increasingly using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression. 🧵
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*whispers*
i've been working on tomorrow's episode for the last seven months.
if you haven't yet... it's a good time to subscribe: www.youtube.com/@pablotorref...
i've been working on tomorrow's episode for the last seven months.
if you haven't yet... it's a good time to subscribe: www.youtube.com/@pablotorref...
PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
Follow Pablo down the rabbit hole, well beyond the game — every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — on his award-winning podcast/TV show.
You’ll get a deep-dive "talkumentary" episode, reported by Pablo a...
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
*whispers*
i've been working on tomorrow's episode for the last seven months.
if you haven't yet... it's a good time to subscribe: www.youtube.com/@pablotorref...
i've been working on tomorrow's episode for the last seven months.
if you haven't yet... it's a good time to subscribe: www.youtube.com/@pablotorref...
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The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.
NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal
The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.
bit.ly
September 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.
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enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
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Over at The Verge I wrote about how the Trump administration destroyed U.S. wireless competition, using a disastrous (and now doomed) plan that involved Dish Network as cover:
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead
The merger of T-Mobile and Sprint paved a messy road to nowhere. The Dish debacle only made it worse.
www.theverge.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Over at The Verge I wrote about how the Trump administration destroyed U.S. wireless competition, using a disastrous (and now doomed) plan that involved Dish Network as cover:
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EchoStar has agreed to sell $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses to AT&T in a deal spurred by threats made by the Federal Communications Commission to revoke EchoStar's rights to use the spectrum. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
FCC chairman helps AT&T cement dominance with $23 billion spectrum deal
EchoStar selling spectrum to AT&T after FCC threatened to revoke licenses.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
EchoStar has agreed to sell $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses to AT&T in a deal spurred by threats made by the Federal Communications Commission to revoke EchoStar's rights to use the spectrum. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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The GOP is redirecting billions in infrastructure bill broadband grants (which they voted against) away from reliable fiber and toward expensive, congested satellite networks.
Users will pay more money for slower, more expensive service, and the GOP will falsely claim they fixed U.S. broadband
Users will pay more money for slower, more expensive service, and the GOP will falsely claim they fixed U.S. broadband
Amazon and SpaceX Undercut Competition in Tennessee BEAD Bidding
Average LEO bids were $228K, a fraction of the $2.7M requested by fiber providers, on average.
broadbandbreakfast.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The GOP is redirecting billions in infrastructure bill broadband grants (which they voted against) away from reliable fiber and toward expensive, congested satellite networks.
Users will pay more money for slower, more expensive service, and the GOP will falsely claim they fixed U.S. broadband
Users will pay more money for slower, more expensive service, and the GOP will falsely claim they fixed U.S. broadband
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Senator Lisa Murkowski explains how public media can help save lives 👇🏼
July 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Senator Lisa Murkowski explains how public media can help save lives 👇🏼
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The launch brings Amazon's total number of Kuiper satellites in orbit to 78, and moves the company one step closer to challenging SpaceX's Starlink broadband service.
Amazon’s ride on the rocket merry-go-round continues with SpaceX launch
Amazon has launched 78 of its planned 3,232 Kuiper broadband satellites.
arstechnica.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The launch brings Amazon's total number of Kuiper satellites in orbit to 78, and moves the company one step closer to challenging SpaceX's Starlink broadband service.
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This is the real future of AI: ordering mid chicken at Bojangles through an AI-powered assistant.
"This is how a new technology takes over, what it feels like right before it becomes ubiquitous. One day you wake up and the cameras are everywhere"
www.404media.co/the-real-fut...
"This is how a new technology takes over, what it feels like right before it becomes ubiquitous. One day you wake up and the cameras are everywhere"
www.404media.co/the-real-fut...
July 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is the real future of AI: ordering mid chicken at Bojangles through an AI-powered assistant.
"This is how a new technology takes over, what it feels like right before it becomes ubiquitous. One day you wake up and the cameras are everywhere"
www.404media.co/the-real-fut...
"This is how a new technology takes over, what it feels like right before it becomes ubiquitous. One day you wake up and the cameras are everywhere"
www.404media.co/the-real-fut...
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While baseless attacks against public media target national brands like NPR and PBS, defunding public stations will have the greatest impact on small and rural communities.
This is just the latest example of this Administration's campaign to censor and control speech. 🧵
This is just the latest example of this Administration's campaign to censor and control speech. 🧵
July 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
While baseless attacks against public media target national brands like NPR and PBS, defunding public stations will have the greatest impact on small and rural communities.
This is just the latest example of this Administration's campaign to censor and control speech. 🧵
This is just the latest example of this Administration's campaign to censor and control speech. 🧵
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In yet another cynical bid to win FCC regulatory approval, T-Mobile is making a mockery of its professed commitment to eliminating discrimination, promoting fairness, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
History will not be kind to this cowardly corporate capitulation.
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History will not be kind to this cowardly corporate capitulation.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In yet another cynical bid to win FCC regulatory approval, T-Mobile is making a mockery of its professed commitment to eliminating discrimination, promoting fairness, and amplifying underrepresented voices.
History will not be kind to this cowardly corporate capitulation.
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History will not be kind to this cowardly corporate capitulation.
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🧵 T-Mobile has apparently capitulated to demands made by the Trump administration's weaponized FCC, agreeing to end DEI programs in order to gain the agency's approval to move forward with acquisition deals.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
T-Mobile ending DEI programs as it seeks FCC approval for two deals
Wireless carrier T-Mobile US said on Wednesday it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs under pressure from the Trump administration and as it seeks regulatory approval for two major deals.
www.reuters.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🧵 T-Mobile has apparently capitulated to demands made by the Trump administration's weaponized FCC, agreeing to end DEI programs in order to gain the agency's approval to move forward with acquisition deals.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee Olivia Trusty to a commissioner role at the FCC, giving the Republicans a 2-1 majority and allowing them to execute initiatives favorable to Trump and his FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. thedesk.net/2025/06/sena...
Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to commissioner role at FCC
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's Republican nominee to fill a vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
thedesk.net
June 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee Olivia Trusty to a commissioner role at the FCC, giving the Republicans a 2-1 majority and allowing them to execute initiatives favorable to Trump and his FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. thedesk.net/2025/06/sena...
Word on the street is that Wax will be replacing Simington at the FCC…
June 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Word on the street is that Wax will be replacing Simington at the FCC…
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“Dr. al-Farra said that most of the victims were children aged between 10 and 13, many with gunshot wounds to the head or chest.”
Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site. Gaza Officials Say 27 Are Killed.
www.nytimes.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
“Dr. al-Farra said that most of the victims were children aged between 10 and 13, many with gunshot wounds to the head or chest.”
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Charter and Cox to combine businesses in $34.5 billion megamerger
Charter and Cox to merge in $34.5 billion deal
Megamerger incoming.
buff.ly
May 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Charter and Cox to combine businesses in $34.5 billion megamerger
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ESPN has officially announced that all of its programming will be offered to consumers for $29.99 per month without the requirement of a traditional cable or streaming subscription.
They call it... "ESPN."
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
They call it... "ESPN."
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
ESPN unveils direct-to-consumer streaming service with a familiar name: ESPN
In what Disney CEO Bob Iger has hailed as potentially the biggest move in nearly four decades for ESPN, the network has officially announced that all of its programming will be offered to consumers fo...
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
ESPN has officially announced that all of its programming will be offered to consumers for $29.99 per month without the requirement of a traditional cable or streaming subscription.
They call it... "ESPN."
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
They call it... "ESPN."
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
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The Supreme Court will hear a potentially very important case on the nondelegation doctrine this Wednesday.
Over at the Notice & Comment Blog, I have some thoughts on the least sexy issue in the case: Whether there’s even Article III standing.
www.yalejreg.com/nc/the-redre...
Over at the Notice & Comment Blog, I have some thoughts on the least sexy issue in the case: Whether there’s even Article III standing.
www.yalejreg.com/nc/the-redre...
The Redressability Problem in FCC v. Consumers’ Research, by Adam Crews - Yale Journal on Regulation
FCC v. Consumers’ Research (set to be argued on March 26) presents the Supreme Court with its latest chance to revitalize the nondelegation doctrine. The case centers on the multi-billion dollar unive...
www.yalejreg.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Supreme Court will hear a potentially very important case on the nondelegation doctrine this Wednesday.
Over at the Notice & Comment Blog, I have some thoughts on the least sexy issue in the case: Whether there’s even Article III standing.
www.yalejreg.com/nc/the-redre...
Over at the Notice & Comment Blog, I have some thoughts on the least sexy issue in the case: Whether there’s even Article III standing.
www.yalejreg.com/nc/the-redre...
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Here's a statement from Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter responding to the Trump administration's attempt to fire her.
March 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Here's a statement from Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter responding to the Trump administration's attempt to fire her.
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🚨 BREAKING: President Trump illegally fired Democratic FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. In its latest corrupt move to disregard and dismantle an independent agency, Trump dismissed the commissioners without cause. More here:
www.freepress.net/news/press-r...
www.freepress.net/news/press-r...
Trump Illegally Fires Democratic Commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission
This illegal action is another glaring example of the authoritarian intentions and outright corruption of the Trump administration.
www.freepress.net
March 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump illegally fired Democratic FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. In its latest corrupt move to disregard and dismantle an independent agency, Trump dismissed the commissioners without cause. More here:
www.freepress.net/news/press-r...
www.freepress.net/news/press-r...
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I’ve visited local TV and radio stations across the country. Broadcasters are already telling their reporters to be careful about how they cover stories because they fear government retribution.
The FCC should help expand access to information, not restrict it.
The FCC should help expand access to information, not restrict it.
February 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I’ve visited local TV and radio stations across the country. Broadcasters are already telling their reporters to be careful about how they cover stories because they fear government retribution.
The FCC should help expand access to information, not restrict it.
The FCC should help expand access to information, not restrict it.
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someone has added a banner to the FCC Complaints page so that anyone going to file a complaint first gets asked if they want to join in a complaint re: “investigating news distortion at 60 Minutes” consumercomplaints.fcc.gov
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
someone has added a banner to the FCC Complaints page so that anyone going to file a complaint first gets asked if they want to join in a complaint re: “investigating news distortion at 60 Minutes” consumercomplaints.fcc.gov