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Mike Tyson has joined Boost Mobile as a brand ambassador.

CBS says it will rebroadcast the September 11 benefit concert 25 years after it first aired on TV. "The Concert for New York City" will air on October 20 in prime-time on MTV, VH1, MTV2 and Logo.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 6h

The Supreme Court has blocked an appellate court's earlier order that would have forced the FCC to reconsider its March rule on political ad rates charged to radio and TV broadcasters, one that favors Republican campaigns and causes.

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Supreme Court blocks order forcing FCC ruling on political ad rates | TheDesk.net

The Supreme Court said federal law requires the FCC to resolve administrative challenges but does not establish a specific deadline for doing so.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 7h

New data released by the Washington Post this week reveals multi-million dollar donations to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project made by major media/tech companies and executives. The largest 20 donors include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, T-Mobile and HP.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 8h

Netflix, AT&T, Facebook parent Meta Platforms and Comcast are set to release their latest financial earnings report next week. Get the full calendar on Monday by signing up for our free earnings e-mail alerts: thedesk.net/newsletters/

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Matthew Keys @matthewkeys.net · 23h

Timothy Burke, @bubbaprog.xyz, will be arraigned on charges under the superseding Grand Jury indictment on Wednesday, October 21, per court records.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

ESPN's new YouTube channel, called ESPN JV, is aimed at kids — the network wants to cultivate a new generation of sports fans while they're young, with the hope they become paying ESPN Unlimited subscribers as adults.

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ESPN brings kid-focused sports shows to YouTube | TheDesk.net

The free channel is intended to introduce younger audiences to different sports, athletes and memorable sporting moments.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

Will NASCAR races move from TNT Sports to CBS? Unlikely to happen this season, but NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell says he is meeting with Skydance executives about this possibility down the line...

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Report: NASCAR mulls moving some events from TNT to CBS

TNT Sports currently holds rights to five NASCAR Cup Series races each summer — but moving some races to CBS could boost the visibility of the sport.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

A former journalist-turned-political consultant has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a second time after he used a password to access a system used by Fox News and other media outlets, then stole and leaked unaired footage.

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Grand jury issues new indictment in Timothy Burke's Fox News leaks case

The superseding indictment contains identical allegations of computer hacking and conspiracy against Timothy Burke, but resolves issues involving wiretapping claims.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

#BREAKING: Netflix has cut more than 1,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its global workforce, as the company addresses slowing subscriber growth in key markets, Wall Street Journal reports.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

Updated with comment from @freedom.press, which was part victory lap and part cautionary.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

A federal judge has issued an order that permanently bans President Trump and the White House from revoking the press credentials of CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO while a broader lawsuit against the administration proceeds.

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Judge to Trump: Stop blocking news outlets from White House | TheDesk.net

The judge cited Trump's public statements criticizing the outlets' reporting as evidence that their editorial viewpoints motivated the decision.

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Matthew Keys @matthewkeys.net · 14/10/2026

Dumb. But true.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

Eagles fan. Tells you all you need to know. How was that loss in London? #cryeaglescry

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 14/10/2026

In their criminal complaint against a Saudi national accused of bugging OpenAI's offices, a FBI agent referred to the ChatGPT developer as a firm specializing in "super intelligence," then clarified it is the same thing as artificial intelligence.

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Saudi man arrested for bugging ChatGPT developer offices | TheDesk.net

Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan installed a surveillance device on a smart TV in a conference rook used by OpenAi to discuss sensitive matters.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan obtained a Master's from U.C. Berkeley last year; he has worked for a number of tech companies, including Facebook/Meta Platforms and Akamai. He was arrested for alleging bugging OpenAI's offices last week. Unclear if he wanted to whistleblow.

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Saudi man arrested for bugging ChatGPT developer offices | TheDesk.net

Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan installed a surveillance device on a smart TV in a conference rook used by OpenAi to discuss sensitive matters.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

#BREAKING: ChatGPT developer OpenAI says one of its employees was arrested by the FBI after planting a secret recording device in one of its offices.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

Fact check: They did not indict you on the same wiretapping charges.

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Matthew Keys @matthewkeys.net · 13/10/2026

A federal judge has scheduled a tentative trial date for December 7, 2026. If date holds, decision in the case expected before January 3, 2027.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

#BREAKING: Federal prosecutors in Florida have obtained a superseding indictment from a grand jury that once again charges Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz with computer hacking and conspiracy in connection with the leak of unaired Fox News materials.

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Grand jury issues new indictment in Timothy Burke's Fox News leaks case

The superseding indictment contains identical allegations of computer hacking and conspiracy against Timothy Burke, but resolves issues involving wiretapping claims.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

DIRECTV has become the latest to offer a custom multiview on its streaming TV platform, joining other sports-inclusive services like Fubo and YouTube TV in doing so. The perk is available now to Roku and Gemini box users; other platforms coming soon.

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DIRECTV takes on Fubo, YouTube TV with custom multiview perk | TheDesk.net

The new multiview feature is available on Roku and DIRECTV's own Gemini boxes, with support for additional platforms coming soon.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

The Taliban has pulled the BBC's news programming from radio stations in Afghanistan, about four months after the BBC wrote about widespread famine and child trafficking in the country.

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BBC accuses Afghan government of interrupting radio service | TheDesk.net

A Taliban official accused the BBC of violating unspecified laws; earlier this year, the outlet reported on famine and child trafficking in the country.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

Apple is playing catch-up to Google and Amazon in the war for the smart home — and it just released a bunch of new products to entice iPhone and iPad users into putting away their Alexa-powered stuff. thedesk.net/2026/10/appl...

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

I wanna a platform with some short clips and loooooooooooooong TV shows... New consumer research from Bango found most Americans are open to keeping a premium video app if it delivers highlights of their favorite TV shows. 🔗 in the comments...

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 13/10/2026

They were fired three years ago for writing and circulating a memo critical of their TV station's Pride Month coverage. Now, they're millionaires after a federal jury found in their favor against broadcaster Nexstar Media Group.

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Fired WOOD-TV news directors win lawsuit against Nexstar

A jury upheld allegations of invasion of privacy, but rejected defamation claims made by Amy Fox and Stanton Tang over their 2023 firings from WOOD-TV.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 12/10/2026

NEW: Now you can read court briefs and other source material directly from our articles — no separate PDF download needed. In full screen mode, choose between scrolling or a book-like, page-flipping experience. Check it out here: thedesk.net/2026/10/fcc-...

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 12/10/2026

The FCC is fighting in court to restore a rule that would require broadcast radio and TV stations to charge political campaigns the lowest-possible rate. Critics say it favors Republican causes and has the potential to deprive broadcasters of much-needed revenue.

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FCC urges Supreme Court to reverse lower court's ruling on political ad rates | TheDesk.net

The dispute concerns a March 30 Public Notice extending the lowest unit charge benefit to qualifying political party advertisements and certain joint fundraising committees.

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TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · 11/10/2026

Which states protect sources? ✅ 42 states + D.C. have firm shield laws, protecting reporters from disclosing sources. 🟨 7 states have no shield laws, but court cases have set legal precedents that protect reporters, most of the time. 🛑 Wyoming is the only state that has no protections at all.

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