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The UK government just closed a loophole that could have put major sports events like the World Cup and Olympics behind paywalls on streaming platforms. Families will keep free access to the nation's biggest sporting moments, whether watching live or catching up the next day.
Over 90% of ABC employees voted yes to a new pay deal that ends a months-long dispute and marks a major victory for public broadcasting workers. The agreement comes after staff took their first strike action in 20 years.
A federal judge ruled that cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for viewpoint. The decision affirms that the government cannot use funding decisions to punish news organizations for their coverage.
A federal judge ruled that cutting funding for NPR and PBS based on their viewpoint violates the First Amendment. The decision protects public broadcasters from government retaliation over their journalism.
A majority of Dutch lawmakers are fighting to stop the public broadcaster from charging bars and restaurants to show World Cup matches. They argue taxpayers already fund NOS and shouldn't have to pay twice.
Swiss citizens overwhelmingly voted to preserve their public broadcasting system, rejecting cuts that would have opened the door to privatization and potential misinformation. The decisive 62% vote demonstrates strong support for independent journalism as a cornerstone of democracy.
