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Hot Zone: Anthrax
National Geographic Set to Heat Up Audiences with ‘Hot Zone: Anthrax’

By R. Thomas Umstead Last updated

Network exec Carolyn Bernstein says 'Hot Zone' sequel about 2001 anthrax attacks builds on appeal of original 2019 series

Programming
IBC
IBC Cancels 2021 Live Amsterdam Event

By Daniel Frankel Last updated

Originally and inexplicably moving forward for what had been a Dec. 3-6 live event, IBC 2021 becomes the latest media-tech trade show to succumb to the 21-month COVID-19 pandemic

Business
IBC
IBC 2021 Hit with Another Cancellation as Broadpeak Pulls Out

By John Eggerton Last updated

Tech company joins Viaccess-Orca, Iredeto, Synamedia, Xytech and others in demurring on Netherlands media tech trade show out of continued COVID-19 concerns

Streaming
The White House
GOP Challenges Biden's Vaccinate/Test Mandate for Private Businesses

By John Eggerton Published

Said it is overreach that needs to be rolled back

Policy
IBC
IBC Still a Go for December Despite Dutch Lockdown

By Daniel Frankel Last updated

Organizers insist the media and tech trade show can go down safely

Business
Sesame Street on HBO Max
How COVID Shook Up New Season of 'Sesame Street'

By Michael Malone Published

A number of episodes shot outside as Elmo goes to the post office, Abby Cadabby goes on a hike

Programming
A doctor or researcher with a COVID-19 vaccine
White House to Businesses: COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing By Jan. 4

By John Eggerton Published

Biden administration says mandate pre-empts any state efforts to block vaccinations, masking or testing

Policy
A woman sits with a man during a telehealth appointment
Report: August Sees Rise in Telehealth

By John Eggerton Last updated

COVID-19 is among top five diagnosis

Policy
Cavuto
Suffering Breakthrough COVID-19, Fox News Channel‘s Neil Cavuto Urges Vaccination

By John Eggerton Last updated

Said people need to get outside themselves and think of others

Policy
broadband, lights
Senate Bill Could Free Up Billions More Broadband Bucks

By John Eggerton Published

Would let some unspent COVID aid go to infrastructure projects

Policy
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