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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

NFL’s TV Plan Faces FCC Scrutiny, but League Sticks to Free Air

The National Football League recently met with the Federal Communications Commission to discuss its television strategy. The league highlighted that over 87 percent of all games are still shown on free-to-air channels, and every local game reaches viewers via local over‑the‑air stations. Despite

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Speeding Up TV License Checks: A New FCC Approach

The Federal Communications Commission may begin reviewing broadcast station licenses earlier than the usual 2028 deadline, according to Chair Brendan Carr. This move comes as he pushes investigations into major news outlets such as NBC, ABC, PBS and NPR. Carr said the agency can grant early renewals

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Late Night Legal Limbo: Why Colbert Couldn't Chat with Talarico

There's a bit of a mix-up happening between Stephen Colbert and CBS. It all started when Colbert wanted to have Texas state representative James Talarico on his show, "The Late Show. " But things didn't go as planned. CBS says they didn't stop Colbert from having Talarico on the show. Instead, they

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Trump's FCC Move Sparks Talk Show Showdown

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on late-night and daytime talk shows, particularly those that have caught the ire of President Donald Trump. FCC Chair Brendan Carr issued new rules that could force broadcasters to give equal airtime to political candidates, even on ent

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Sep 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

TV's Big Fight: Why YouTube is Winning Hearts

People are changing how they watch TV. They don't want to wait for scheduled shows anymore. They want to watch what they like, whenever they like. YouTube is making this possible. This shift is causing trouble for old-school TV companies. Jimmy Kimmel's show faced a problem recently. Two big TV com

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites in Space: What's the Environmental Impact?

Imagine having internet access anywhere in the world. That's what SpaceX promises with its Starlink project. But is it worth the risk to our environment? Over 100 researchers think it's time to find out. They've asked the U. S. government to review the environmental impact of launching thousands of

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Controversial Candidate Uses TV Rules to Spread Message

When an anti-abortion activist and presidential candidate named Randall Terry broadcast a shocking ad during "The View," it sparked outrage. The ad criticized celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg and Taylor Swift and displayed graphic images of aborted fetuses. This ad is part of Terry's larger campaign

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Ads Use FCC Rule to Reach TV Audiences

An anti-abortion ad that appeared on "The View" recently is part of a wider campaign leveraging a federal law to force broadcasters to air their message. The ad, by longtime activist Randall Terry, criticizes famous personalities and displays graphic images of aborted fetuses. Terry, running for pre

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