FCC Alters Local TV Ownership Rules, Citing Deregulation Needs
The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
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The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate a rule that previously limited a single company's television station ownership to 39% of American households.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with a granular, case-by-case review process for consolidation proposals.
A group of House Republicans, led by Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, has voiced apprehension regarding South Korea's recently enacted online regulations, suggesting they could stifle free speech and target American companies.
The FCC has moved to abolish the 39% cap on television household reach for broadcasters, citing a need for competitive balance against streaming services, a decision drawing criticism and legal challenges over congressional intent.
Upcoming European Union regulations are poised to influence smartphone design, potentially ushering in a return to more easily replaceable batteries for consumer devices.
A California labor union has initiated legal action against the state regarding new regulations that permit the operation of self-driving trucks on public roads.
A U.S. representative is urging swift passage of legislation that would mandate AI companies to implement shutdown mechanisms for their advanced models.
Subtext, a texting platform connecting media companies, brands, artists, and creators with their audiences, has been named "Overall Conversational Marketing Company of the Year" in the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards.
Chevron and Williams are making significant investments in power generation for data centers, signaling a new revenue stream for the fossil fuel industry.
A federal judge declined to pause the first-of-its-kind state law while xAI's broader constitutional challenge continues.
Apple still set a quarterly services record, but regulatory pressure and softer gaming activity limited growth in key areas.