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Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV: What you need to know

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC. That’s because the companies have failed to reach a new licensing deal to keep Disney channels on YouTube TV. Depending on how long it lasts, the dispute could particularly impact coverage of U.S. college football matchups over the weekend — on top of other news and entertainment disruptions that have already arrived. In the meantime, YouTube TV subscribers who want to watch Disney channels could have little choice other than turning to the company’s own platforms, which come with their own price tags.

12 hours ago

Delta and United Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are calling on Congress to immediately end the government shutdown and restore pay to air traffic controllers.

13 hours ago

Report: OpenAI Lays Groundwork for Potential $1 Trillion IPO

According to exclusive reporting from Reuters, OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion.

Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal

Rep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.

5 weeks ago

Hard pass, Cold brew, Dad bod: Merriam-Webster adds 5,000 new words

Merriam-Webster has fully revised its popular “Collegiate” dictionary with over 5,000 new words. They include “petrichor,” “dumbphone” and “ghost kitchen.” Also “cold brew,” “rizz,” “dad bod,” “hard pass,” “cancel culture” and more.

5 weeks ago

Big Business This Week: Can the stock market just keep on going up?

Can the stock market just keep rising?

5 weeks ago

Hollywood is remaking movies before they’re even finished, now…

If Hollywood loves anything, it’s a remake. Now it’s gotten to the point where they aren’t even waiting for a movie to be released to remake it.

5 weeks ago

Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users and Doubles Down on Reels & DMs

Instagram has reached 3 billion monthly active users, tripling its audience since 2018, according to Mark Zuckerberg.

5 weeks ago

YouTube Lets You Finally Banish Annoying End-Screen Pop-Ups

YouTube is rolling out a new “Hide” button that lets viewers remove pop-up recommendations at the end of a video.

5 weeks ago

Waymo Rolls Out “Robotaxis for Work” With New Business Program

Waymo has launched Waymo for Business, a service that lets companies set up corporate accounts so employees can use robotaxis in cities.

5 weeks ago

Mickey’s Getting Pricier: Disney+ Hikes Streaming Rates Again

Disney is raising prices for nearly all of its streaming packages starting Oct. 21, with Disney+’s ad-supported plan jumping $2 to $11.99 per month.

5 weeks ago

OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans five more

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the Stargate AI data center in Texas will be joined by five more across the U.S.

5 weeks ago

YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for misinformation

YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.

5 weeks ago