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Scripps to Re-Acquire 24 Ion-Affiliated TV Stations From Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Deals•Feb 26, 2026

Scripps to Re-Acquire 24 Ion-Affiliated TV Stations From Inyo Broadcast Holdings

The E. W. Scripps Company announced it will exercise an option to re-acquire two dozen Ion Television-affiliated stations that were previously divested to Inyo Broadcast Holdings. The move, disclosed in a press release accompanying Scripps' Q4 2025 earnings, aims to bring the stations back under Scripps' ownership pending FCC approval.

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Sinclair Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations
Deals•Feb 20, 2026

Sinclair Gains FCC Approval to Acquire Four TV Stations

The FCC approved Sinclair, Inc.'s application to acquire four local television stations, transferring broadcast licenses from Deerfield Media, Cunningham Broadcasting and Howard Stirk Holdings. The stations include WEYI, WGTU, WGTQ and WHAM, expanding Sinclair's presence in Michigan and New York....

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NAD Says T-Mobile Ad Misled on Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Claim
News•Feb 12, 2026

NAD Says T-Mobile Ad Misled on Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Claim

The National Advertising Division (NAD) ordered T‑Mobile to modify ads that suggested Verizon customers could face $147 per month in in‑flight Wi‑Fi charges, a claim the regulator deemed misleading. T‑Mobile’s calculation compared its free GoGo Wi‑Fi perk to an assumed Verizon...

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Court TV Ends some Live Programs Before Law&Crime Acquisition
News•Feb 12, 2026

Court TV Ends some Live Programs Before Law&Crime Acquisition

Court TV is winding down several live broadcasts and YouTube streams as E.W. Scripps prepares to sell the network to Jellysmack, the owner of Law&Crime. Internal memos show taped programming replacing the 7 p.m. live show and the cessation of live...

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Telemundo Sets Audience Record During Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
News•Feb 12, 2026

Telemundo Sets Audience Record During Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Telemundo delivered its most‑watched Super Bowl ever, drawing 3.3 million viewers for the game and a record‑breaking 4.8 million for Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. During the 8 p.m. hour the network attracted 4.1 million viewers, making it the second‑largest TV audience in the United States...

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FTC Chair Accuses Apple News of Bias Against Conservative Outlets
News•Feb 12, 2026

FTC Chair Accuses Apple News of Bias Against Conservative Outlets

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a formal warning to Apple CEO Tim Cook, alleging political bias in the Apple News app. The complaint relies on a Media Research Center study showing right‑leaning outlets such as Fox News, Breitbart and The...

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Jellysmack to Acquire Court TV in Deal Expected to Close Mid-March
Deals•Feb 12, 2026

Jellysmack to Acquire Court TV in Deal Expected to Close Mid-March

The E.W. Scripps Company is preparing to sell its Court TV network and related assets to Jellysmack, the owner of Law&Crime. The acquisition, announced in February 2026, is expected to close in mid-March, prompting Court TV to wind down some...

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