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Jun 10 2025BUSINESS

The Media Giant's Big Split: What's Next for Warner Bros Discovery?

The media world is buzzing with the news of Warner Bros Discovery's big move. Just a few years back, the company was formed through a massive merger. Now, it's splitting into two separate entities, each with its own path forward. The streaming and studios side, which includes big names like HBO and Warner Bros, is gearing up for a tough fight. It's going head-to-hea...

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Texas Rangers Launch Their Own Network: What Fans Need to Know

Ever heard of the Texas Rangers? Well, they're not just a baseball team anymore. They've just started their own sports network called Rangers Sports Network. This new venture will produce and distribute the team's games, and maybe even other content. The team is expecting big deals with major cable providers soon, which will make their games more accessible to fans a...

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

The Founding Father of Cable TV: Charles Dolan's Incredible Journey

Charles Dolan, a man who started with just 1, 500 cable TV customers in 1973, grew his business to over 3 million households by 2015. He sold Cablevision for $17. 7 billion to Altice, a European company, which now runs it under the Optimum brand. Dolan, the founder of HBO and pioneer of many cable TV innovations, passed away at 98. He was known for his creative appr...

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Redirects Focus: NBCUniversal Cable Networks to Go Independent

Comcast is planning a big change. They're splitting off many of NBCUniversal's cable TV networks, like USA Network, CNBC, and MSNBC, into their own separate company. This move isn't surprising, as more people are switching from traditional cable to streaming services. Mark Lazarus, the current head of NBCUniversal Media Group, will lead the new company. He's excited ...

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Spins Off Cable Channels: A New Chapter in Streaming Era

In the ever-evolving world of media, Comcast has decided to spin off its NBCUniversal cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC. This move comes as a response to the rise of streaming services, which have significantly reduced the popularity of traditional cable TV. The company aims to create a new, well-funded venture, making it possible to snap up other networks if ...

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Information Overload: How Cable and Internet Affect Political Engagement

You might think that with more political information available online and on TV, people would be more knowledgeable and vote more. But surprisingly, that's not the case. Research shows that since entertainment options have also increased, whether people get smarter or vote more depends on what they prefer to watch or read. Those who like news benefit, but those who p...

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