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NPR board appoints Katherine Maher as CEO

WEBKatherine Maher joins NPR after serving as the CEO of Web Summit for just three months and a prior role at Wikipedia parent company Wikimedia Foundation.

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Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville goes sober

WEBThe affirmation was made in a personal Facebook post on Sunday, and comes several months after former KTVU (Channel 2) news anchor Frank Somerville …

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KTVU anchor Frank Somerville on leave after broadcast …

WEBTelevision news anchor Frank Somerville is taking an extended leave of absence to focus on his health, his employer confirmed in a statement this week. The …

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CNPA asks Newsom to prioritize journalists for vaccine — …

WEBThe California News Publishers Association is asking Governor Newsom to prioritize journalists for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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AT&T workers in Alaska authorize strike over high health …

WEBPublished: July 18, 2022. (Image: AT&T/Graphic: The Desk) Outraged by high health care costs, AT&T’s union-backed workers in Alaska have authorized a strike as the company …

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Scripps begins replacing digital networks on Ion-owned …

WEBStarting this week, Scripps will replace several Ion-programmed digital networks with those programmed under the Katz Broadcasting subsidiary brand. Ion …

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Florida 24 Network: Scripps launches free regional news …

WEBThe E. W. Scripps Company this week launched a new regional news network that will cover the state of Florida. The service, called Florida 24 Network, will …

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Scripps taps five regional VPs to oversee more stations

WEBThe E. W. Scripps Company has elevated general managers at five of its television stations to serve as regional vice presidents, a move that will put more TV …

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NPR appoints Edith Chapin to editor-in-chief role

WEBEdith Chapin, the SVP of News and Editor-in-Chief at public radio program distributor NPR. (Courtesy photo) Public radio program distributor NPR says it has …

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San Francisco talk radio icon Gene Burns dies

WEBTalk show host Gene Burns, who hosted the political commentary program The Gene Burns Show in San Francisco as well as a local dining program, died over the …

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Rachel Wulff tests positive for COVID-19 after DA interview

WEBWulff’s case is the first-known positive COVID-19 infection to befall a news media worker in the Sacramento region since the start of the health pandemic earlier …

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KRDC: Disney sells last radio station for $5 million

WEBDisney is parting with KRDC in exchange for $5 million, according to documents reviewed by The Desk. The deal will include lease agreements for several …

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FCC now requires 100 Mbps minimum for "broadband" Internet

WEBThe new standard calls for broadband Internet to support download speeds of at least 100 megabits per second (Mbps), or three times faster than the previous …

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Timothy Burke case: Judge orders mental health test

WEBThe order was issued last Thursday following the arrest of Timothy Burke on numerous computer hacking, electronic intercept and conspiracy charges, with the judge …

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Why did KCAL weatherman Alissa Carlson faint on live TV

WEBKCAL meteorologist collapses during weekend morning show. A meteorologist with a Paramount-owned television station in Los Angeles suffered a medical incident that was …

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Brandon Butcher off-air after health scare on live TV

WEBGray TV weatherman Brandon Butcher has ‘health scare’ during show. A West Virginia TV meteorologist says he will be off the air for several weeks after …

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Video: WFAN's Gregg Giannotti blasts caller over mental health

WEBA New York sportscaster blasted a listener on-air who downplayed mental health issues during a segment on Tuesday. The caller, “Bill in Connecticut,” triggered host Gregg …

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Cable, satellite TV companies lose 7 million customers in 2023

WEBFueled by a wave of cancellations amid rising fees, traditional cable and satellite television companies lost around 7 million customers in 2023, according to a …

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