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CMG Calls On DIRECTV to Stop Taking Away Local TV Stations and Attacking Local Broadcast Journalism

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Friday, January 26, 2024

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DIRECTV has yet to close a new carriage agreement with CMG and appears intent on pulling all of CMG’s local TV stations from its lineup, starting as early as February 2.

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DIRECTV has yet to close a new carriage agreement with CMG and appears intent on pulling all of CMG’s local TV stations from its lineup, starting as early as February 2.
“CMG is proud of our commitment to investing in best-in-class local news and investigative journalism,” said Marian Pittman, EVP of CMG.
“We’re dismayed that DIRECTV is trying to force a deal that would harm local journalism and broadcast stations.
To avoid disruption, they should also switch from DIRECTV to Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon/FIOS TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu+Live TV, where their local CMG stations are available.

FOX Nation to Premiere “Poison Ivy” With Pete Hegseth on Friday, January 19

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

FOX Nation will debut a new special examining the recent controversies surrounding Ivy League schools hosted by Pete Hegseth, announced by Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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FOX Nation will debut a new special examining the recent controversies surrounding Ivy League schools hosted by Pete Hegseth, announced by Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
The special will feature interviews with students, alumni, professors, and donors who have been disappointed by recent events on the campuses.
The series was extended for a second season and aired as a primetime special on FOX News Channel.
FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

Scientology Churches Honor the Memory of Victims of the Holocaust

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Scientology Churches hold conferences and open house events to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day and honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust on the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Historians estimate some 1.1 million men, women, and children were murdered in Auschwitz between 1940 and 1945.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Scientology Churches hold conferences and open house events to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day and honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust on the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
With the bulk of Holocaust survivors now in their 80s and 90s, Scientologists believe it is vital that their stories not be forgotten.
The Scientology Network features The Age of Fear on International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

BillingPlatform Secures $90 Million Growth Equity Investment from FTV Capital

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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DENVER, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BillingPlatform, the enterprise revenue lifecycle management platform for today's innovative business models, today announced a $90 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investor with more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. The investment will fuel BillingPlatform's continued expansion in a $10 billion market that is growing more than 10% per year as enterprises increasingly turn to the company's comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the Office of the CFO that enable new revenue streams and go-to-market strategies, reduce revenue leakage and improve customer satisfaction.

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FTV Capital's investment comes as BillingPlatform recorded significant growth, customer wins, and industry analyst and award recognition last year.
FTV Capital brings a flexible funding approach and makes equity investments that align with the objectives of company management teams to accelerate growth and expansion.
With this funding, FTV Capital joins Columbia Capital as institutional investors with minority investments in BillingPlatform.
We're excited to embark on the next chapter of this journey in partnership with BillingPlatform and FTV," added Jason Booma, partner at Columbia Capital.

AT&T Delivers Strong 2023 Results, Cash from Operations and Free Cash Flow Driven by 5G and Fiber Growth

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) delivered strong fourth-quarter and full-year results highlighted by profitable 5G and AT&T Fiber subscriber gains. As a result, the company posted strong operating income and cash from operations, and surpassed its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA*, mobility service and broadband revenue growth as well as its previously increased guidance for free cash flow*.

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As a result, the company posted strong operating income and cash from operations, and surpassed its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA*, mobility service and broadband revenue growth as well as its previously increased guidance for free cash flow*.
Fourth quarter free cash flow* of $6.4 billion; Full-year free cash flow* of $16.8 billion, exceeded previously increased guidance, and up $2.6 billion versus the prior year.
"We accomplished exactly what we said we would in 2023, delivering sustainable growth and consistent business performance, resulting in full-year free cash flow of $16.8 billion, ahead of our raised guidance.
Full-year consumer broadband revenues up 8.1%, above guidance; driven by full-year AT&T Fiber revenue growth of 26.6%.

Celebrate the Culture of New Zealand and the History of Scientology in the Nation on the Anniversary of the Ideal Scientology Church of Auckland

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Saturday, January 20, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A modern metropolis on New Zealand's North Island, Auckland is surrounded by spectacular natural wonders and infused with Polynesian culture. The melding of Western culture with indigenous Māori traditions has created a unique, world-class city.

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January 21st marks the anniversary of the opening of the Ideal Church of Scientology of Auckland.
Watch Destination: Scientology—Auckland for a taste of the unique culture of this island nation and a glimpse inside the magnificent Scientology Church in a treasured New Zealand landmark.
It was here, on January 21, 2017, that Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige opened New Zealand's Ideal Scientology Church.
As New Zealand Scientologists celebrate the anniversary of their Ideal Scientology Organization, they invite people everywhere to join them by watching Destination: Scientology—Auckland on the Scientology Network.

DIRECTV and TEGNA Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., and TYSONS, Va., Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and TEGNA have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement covering TEGNA's 64 owned stations in 51 Nielsen designated markets.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., and TYSONS, Va., Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and TEGNA have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement covering TEGNA's 64 owned stations in 51 Nielsen designated markets.
All stations and programming will return to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse customers today.
DIRECTV and TEGNA greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers.

FOX Nation Taps Dennis Miller to Host New Docuseries Titled “The Infomercials That Sold Us”

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s streaming service, has debuted a new three-episode series hosted by comedian Dennis Miller, entitled “The Infomercials That Sold Us,” announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s streaming service, has debuted a new three-episode series hosted by comedian Dennis Miller, entitled “The Infomercials That Sold Us,” announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
It’s easy to dismiss the Willy Loman’s who hawked products on late night TV as nothing more than easy punchlines.
Over the course of three episodes, Miller will walk viewers through the days when infomercials were lucrative, and all celebrities wanted in on the action.
He also served as the host and executive producer of CNBC’s “Dennis Miller,” a topical interview talk show featuring reasoned discourse, opinion and humor.

Looking for Help To Make Those New Year's Resolutions Stick? Try This From Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard

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Monday, January 1, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes, on average people hold to their resolutions for 3.74 months. Failures of past resolutions may make it harder to stick with new ones, but the European Community Research and Development Information Service cites a study that found regardless of past failures, a fresh start like New Year's helps people "relegate those missteps to a past chapter" and set new goals. Author, humanitarian, and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard provided important advice on this subject in The Code of Honor: "Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today and you make your tomorrow."

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And is there something you can do to increase the odds of making these goals come true?
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes , on average people hold to their resolutions for 3.74 months.
Author, humanitarian, and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard provided important advice on this subject in The Code of Honor: "Never regret yesterday.
These courses are made available free of charge in 19 languages through the Volunteer Ministers website and the Scientology website.

Nxu Engages in Strategic Partnership and Investment in Lynx Motors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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MESA, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company creating innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) outlining a strategic investment in Lynx Motors.

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MESA, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nxu, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU) (“Nxu”, “the Company”), a domestic technology company creating innovative EV charging and energy storage solutions for the infrastructure we need to power our electrified future, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) outlining a strategic investment in Lynx Motors.
As a strategic partner, Nxu intends to assist Lynx in leveraging Nxu’s vehicle and charging technology to more quickly scale its development of electrified products.
“With our common interest and goals aligned toward electrification, we envision tremendous potential in this strategic partnership and collaboration,” said Nxu Founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Hanchett.
Additionally, to expedite the electrification process, Lynx will issue an interest free promissory note of $250,000 to Nxu in exchange for a $250,000 bridge loan.