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The lady chief justice and the justice secretary have co-chaired the first meeting of a new judicial and legal diversity board. Stressing that judicial diversity remained one of her key priorities, Baroness Carr sai d the board would enable the…
Suns owner Mat Ishbia defends keeping local broadcasts over-the-air despite poor financials
12 NBA teams formerly tied to Main Street Sports Group, the now-defunct owner of the FanDuel Sports Networks, are still in the market for a local broadcaster next season. Many of those teams will consider following in the footsteps of the Phoenix…
Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White - night after final 'Late Show' episode
From the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to … community access TV in Michigan? One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in…
Thunder vs. Spurs live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 4 start time, picks and predictions
Oklahoma City and San Antonio will square off in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals tonight. After losing the series opener, the Thunder have won two straight. Can the Spurs even the series tonight at home? Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell will not…
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Thad pushing back on some of our criticism about John Oliver's AI chatbot segment and his call for regulation: Isn't the logical conclusion of this argument that we shouldn't have…
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TV's not dead, just evolving: Leaders debate the future at Goafest 2026
“Television will grow and be alive more than ever before,” said Avinash Pandey, Secretary General, IBDF, pushing back against long-standing predictions about the medium's decline during a panel discussion on the future of television…
Eddie Howe clarifies Newcastle future as co-owner issues blunt statement
Eddie Howe has vowed to stay and fight on as Newcastle manager after a disappointing end to the season. Newcastle slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Fulham on Sunday to finish the campaign 12th in the Premier League, way off the European places. Goals from…
Ex-Liverpool star calls for Slot sack after latest 'horrendous' reality check
Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant claimed the Reds' draw with Brentford on the final day should be 'the nail in the coffin' for Arne Slot as he ripped into their latest below-par performance. The Merseysiders were champions this time last…
Gareth Southgate's reason for quitting England job and what he is doing now
Reasons for resigning: Gareth Southgate stepped down as the manager of the England national football team in July 2024 because he felt it was time for a change and a new chapter. After eight years in charge, he firmly believed the squad needed…
The BookKeeper: Record Premier League prize money revealed - How much each club earned in 2025-26
Arsenal's first Premier League title for over two decades is expected to generate almost £200million ($269m) in domestic prize money as payouts to England's top clubs hit new heights this season. Calculations undertaken by The Athletic, based…
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv hit by hypersonic ballistic missile in 'reckless escalation'
An RAF jet carrying the defence secretary had its signals jammed as it flew near the Russian border this week. John Healey was travelling back to the UK from Estonia, where he had been visiting British soldiers, when the electronic attack happened…
How a secret FIFA World Cup deal handed Fox an astounding bargain
Fox is getting an enormous bargain to broadcast the 2026 World Cup next month, industry analysts say. It is paying less than $US500 million ($698 million) to air the tournament, according to people familiar with the agreement who were not…
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ZEE emerges frontrunner for FIFA World Cup rights in India
World football's governing body, FIFA, is close to finalising its India broadcast partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, potentially ending months of uncertainty around the telecast of the sport's biggest event in the country. Zee Entertainment…
Reason behind Liverpool wearing a different home kit against Brentford
Reason for the kit switch: As has become customary for Liverpool on the final day of the campaign, the Reds will offer a glimpse into the future by unveiling next season's home strip. This special preview provides supporters with a genuine matchday…
State attorneys general play politics with local news. Democracy pays the price
Nexstar Media Group is the largest owner of local television stations in the United States, operating hundreds of stations affiliated with major broadcast networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox across both large and mid-sized media markets. As…
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