Disney and Charter Spectrum end cable blackout of channels like ESPN
Disney and Charter Communications announced on Monday that the companies struck an agreement to end a closely watched carriage dispute, a move that will restore access to channels like ESPN and ABC to the nation's second largest cable television provider's nearly 15 million subscribers.
2023-09-12 00:27
10 Facts About Guinea Worm Disease
Dracunculiasis, or Guinea worm disease is, by all accounts, pretty awful: A person with the disease hosts a parasitic worm that forms a painful blister under the skin that eventually bursts, allowing the worm to emerge and lay its eggs in water. Those afflicted don't just endure pain (although there's plenty of that); they also run the risk of secondary infection and permanent paralysis, and there are economic consequences to the disease, too.
2023-09-12 00:21
Government facing pressure to rethink China stance
Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher.
2023-09-11 09:24
Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row
Ethiopia's giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile stokes Egyptian fears of dire water shortages.
2023-09-11 08:15
Charter-Disney cable TV dispute leaves some NFL, U.S. Open fans in the dark
By Dawn Chmielewski Football fans will be the next biggest losers if an epic battle between Walt Disney
2023-09-09 22:29
Welsh hills helped Alone survival contestant Naomi
Naomi Allsworth says her Pembrokeshire upbringing helped her prepare for survival programme Alone.
2023-09-09 08:29
Disney agrees to $9.5 million settlement over Magic Key annual pass dispute
The Walt Disney Company agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the entertainment giant of "deceptive business practices" in regards to its Disneyland annual pass program.
2023-09-09 03:50
3 Vikings with the most to prove in Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers
The Vikings need to get off to a good start with a Week 1 victory over the Buccaneers. These three Minnesota star will be under the most scrutiny.
2023-09-09 02:57
Hearst Television pulls local channels for Dish customers
Dish Network said on Friday Hearst Television removed customers' access to 37 local channels in 27 markets after
2023-09-09 02:53
Red Bull 400: Amputee Milly Pickles completes 'world's steepest race'
Milly Pickles, 26, competed in the Red Bull 400 race six years after her below-the-knee amputation.
2023-09-08 09:22
Disney drops part of its lawsuit against DeSantis to focus on free speech claims
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has amended its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, dropping all of its claims except one.
2023-09-08 07:59
Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat
National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.
2023-09-08 06:50