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Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox have been working on a new sports streaming service called Venu Sports. Those plans are now on hold, as a federal judge has paused the service’s launch with an injunction in favor of Fubo TV. Venu Sports was announced as a streaming service...

Venu Sports Streaming Service Is on Hold

The three entertainment companies had sought to create a new streaming service called Venu Sports that would launch this fall and charge $42.99 a month for access to networks across their portfolios, including ESPN, Fox Sports, and TNT. Bundling the sports content from all three companies would put other distributors like Fubo at “an extreme competitive disadvantage,” Fubo said at the time. DirecTV and Dish sided with Fubo in the case.

Court blocks Disney-Fox-WBD sports streaming bundle

Fubo gained a victory in its antitrust lawsuit against Venu Sports, the joint streaming venture from Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, the company announced Friday. The live TV streaming service was granted a preliminary injunction by the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York blocking Venu's rollout. Fubo filed suit against the joint venture days after it was initially announced in February.

Fubo Granted Injunction Stopping Launch of Venu Sports Streaming Service

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	In a ruling poised to delay the release of Venu Sports to 2025 or beyond, U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett on Friday granted FuboTV’s motion for a preliminary injunction to bar Walt Disney, ESPN, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery and Hulu from moving forward with their sports-centric streaming platform.Peyton Manning: 'Manningcast' Will Be Better With Belichick




	The defendants will appeal Garnett’s ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Venu consortium confirmed in an email. The ruling also doesn’t end the case at the trial court level. Fubo sued in April and the litigation in the Southern...

Venu Sports Launch in Peril After Fubo Wins Injunction

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked sports streaming service Venu from launch ahead of the NFL season. The joint venture was created by Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox and Disney's ESPN. It was set to cost $42.99 a month. Internet TV bundle provider Fubo filed a lawsuit claiming the venture...

Judge temporarily blocks sports streaming service Venu, siding with Fubo on antitrust concerns

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Tensions in the South China Sea escalated dramatically on Monday as China's Coast Guard accused a Philippine vessel of deliberately colliding with one of its ships in what Beijing described as a "dangerous and unprofessional" manner. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:24 a.m. local time, further strained relations between the two nations, which have long been at odds over territorial claims in the region.

China Accuses Philippines of 'Deliberate' Collision, Warns of Severe Consequences in South China Sea Standoff

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

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ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

What is Sling Freestream? Discover how this free streaming option offers an extensive catalog of entertainment without any cost. Disclaimer: When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In the era of rising monthly streaming fees, there's one word that everybody loves: free. While...

What Is Sling Freestream: Channels, Packages, How to Watch, and More

King Charles III has reportedly decided to end the private security detail assigned to his younger brother, Prince Andrew, at the Duke's longtime residence, Royal Lodge in Windsor. This decision, expected to take effect by the end of October, is seen as a significant step in what has been described as a strategic effort by the King to push his embattled brother out of the royal property.

Prince Andrew Faces Forced Removal from Windsor Home by October as King Charles Axes Security

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

9to5Google and Android Central point out that after Google announced its new Pixel 9 lineup with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its store listing for the original foldable Pixel phone went away. However, Android Central has heard from Google that it will return after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s launch,...

The original Pixel Fold has disappeared from the Google Store, but it’s coming back.

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Kannapolis, NC

In a dramatic conclusion to a three-day manhunt that mobilized hundreds of law enforcement officers across North Carolina, convicted murderer Ramone Alston was captured early Friday at a hotel in Kannapolis, a city just north of Charlotte. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDOAC) confirmed that Alston, who had been on the run since escaping custody on Tuesday, was apprehended without incident.

Escaped Convicted Murderer Captured After Intense Three-Day Manhunt in North Carolina

SAMSUNG fans are raving over a way to get free TV shows on their devices. It works if you own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablets – or one of the company's TVs. The feature is called Samsung TV Plus, and it's entirely free streaming service that fans are obsessed with.

Samsung is ‘greatest of all time’ over free TV trick as obsessed fan shares how it’ll save them $25 a month on bills

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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Federal Judge Blocks Launch of Venu Sports Streaming Service in Antitrust Win for Fubo

In a significant legal setback for media giants Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and...

Federal Judge Blocks Launch of Venu Sports Streaming Service in Antitrust Win for Fubo

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