Is Your Airbnb Legal? 5 US Cities Struggling With Home-Sharing Regulations, From NYC To Austin
Facing new regulations, the home-sharing site is suing its hometown of San Francisco and fighting local housing authorities.
Texas Secession: Brexit Inspires Nationalists To Leave US In ‘Texit’ Vote
Could a “Texit” occur? The U.K.’s divorce from the European Union has emboldened a long-festering Texas secessionist movement in the United States.
Dish Network Blackout: Viewers Livid As Tribune Stations From NYC To LA Go Dark In Latest Contract Dispute
Angry viewers have been sounding off on social media amid the satellite TV company’s latest carriage dispute.
Tony Awards Ratings: Why Young Viewers Typically Tune Out, And How ‘Hamilton’ Could Change That In 2016
Broadway’s biggest night has never been a TV ratings-getter among youth, but then there’s never been a show like “Hamilton.”
Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2016: China Summer Solstice Event Is Still Happening Despite Fierce Global Outcry
Thousands of dogs are reportedly killed each year for a festival in southern China despite a global campaign to stop it.
No, Opioid Overdoses Are Not The Leading Cause Of Preventable Death In America
The network agreed to update stories in which Dr. Sanjay Gupta mistakenly referred to prescription drug overdoses as the leading cause of preventable death.
CNN Keeps Pre-empting ‘The Eighties’ And Viewers Are Getting Totally Fed Up
The preferences of viewers nostalgic for the Reagan era have been cast aside recently as the network opts instead to cover breaking news.
Vincent Gallo Sues Facebook Over Rogue Profile Allegedly Flirting With Women As Vincent Gallo
The publicity-averse actor behind “The Brown Bunny” is suing Facebook over a profile he says has hijacked his identity.
Twitter (TWTR) Users May Soon Get More Room To Tweet; Links Won’t Count Toward Character Limit, Report Says
In a major change to its format, Twitter will reportedly no longer count links or photos toward the 140-character limit.
Carly Fiorina Made Things Worse For Doomed Ted Cruz Campaign, TV Ad Study Suggests
The TV spot in which Carly Fiorina introduced herself as Ted Cruz’s running mate had the most negative impact of any campaign ad this year, a study found.
Recording Academy Says It Would Consider Grammy Award Category For Free Music
An effort to convince the awards to recognize music released for free is gaining traction.
Can Anything Save Magazine Newsstand Sales? Deep Subscription Discounts Are Making Things Worse, Study Suggests
As newsstand sales drop, publishers are offering deep discounts to compensate. They may be making matters worse.
Vietnam Dead Fish Crisis: Critics Blast Formosa Plastics As Environmental Disaster Devastates Region
Many blame Formosa Plastics for tons of fish piling up along the nation’s coast. Some critics want famed environmental crusader Erin Brockovich to get involved.
Facebook Accused Of Badgering Non-Facebook Users With Text Messages In TCPA Lawsuit
A new federal lawsuit accuses the social media giant of sending texts to owners of “recycled” cell phone numbers.
New York Times Layoffs Loom: NYT To Shutter Paris Facilities In Latest Blow To European Newspaper Business
The paper of record said Tuesday it will close production facilities in France, but the news bureau will remain intact.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Q1 2016 Earnings Preview: More TV Subscribers Amid Prickly Cable-Box Debate
The Philadelphia cable giant is expected to add pay-TV subscribers for the second consecutive quarter.
Gannett Co. (GCI) Wants To Buy Los Angeles Times Owner Tribune Publishing (TPUB)
The parent company of USA Today said Monday it wants to purchase Tribune Publishing for $815 million.
How Prince Fought The Music Industry And The Internet: A Career Fraught With Legal Battles For Control
Fiercely protective of his music, the Purple One waged legal battles throughout his career. Were they just good business?
Less Pain For Cable Cord-Cutters? Sling TV Rumored To Be Preparing Over-The-Air Antenna Integration
The annoying hassle of having to switch between devices could soon get a little easier with over-the-air integration.
Pulitzer Prize Winners 2016: ‘Hamilton’ Raps Up Drama Prize, While Legacy Media Cleans Up In Journalism
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop retelling of America’s founding became the first musical to win a Pulitzer since 2010.
The Cable Industry Wants President Obama To Stay Out Of The Set-Top-Box Debate
Industry groups said the president’s call to open up cable boxes shows disregard for the FCC rule-making process.
Netflix Inc (NFLX) Q1 2016 Earnings Preview: Global Subscribers Soar, But The ‘Daredevil’ Is In The Details
The video-streaming giant is expected to report a huge jump in international subscribers Monday thanks to a major push into new territories.
How To Avoid Netflix Price Hikes In 2016: Pare Down Or Punch Out
The streaming video giant led by CEO Reed Hastings is finally raising prices on longtime subscribers, but it offers a lower-tier plan.
Where Are The Panama Papers? Governments May Pester Amazon, But Good Luck Getting In
The Seattle tech giant reportedly is hosting leaked data, but getting at the information won’t be easy for law enforcement.
Airbnb, Forced Arbitration And An Evolving Privacy Policy That Shares More Than Homes
Updates to Airbnb’s terms of service expand its privacy provisions and strengthen its ability to mitigate legal disputes.
Mashable Gets More Cash From Time Warner’s Turner In Latest TV-Digital Mashup
Mashable, an 11-year-old technology news site, said Thursday it received $15 million in new funding led by Turner.
Face-Recognition Privacy Talks Blasted As ‘Orwellian Farce’ As NTIA Process Moves Forward
Privacy groups say their warnings about the potential abuses of face-recognition technology are not being heard.
Cord-Cutting Is Painful, But Disney And Viacom May Face Bigger Threat From Skinny Cable Bundles
“Cord-shaving” is a growing trend in pay TV, and some of the most popular networks face the biggest threat.
NYC Subway Officials Move To Crush Last Vestige Of Newspaper Distribution
Vendors of free daily papers would disappear from New York City subway stations if a proposal wins approval.
Guardian Layoffs Loom As Print Advertising Declines, Reflecting Bleak Trend For UK Newspapers
The publication said Thursday it will cut 250 jobs, including 100 editorial positions, in order to break even.
