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Disney-Google Standoff Threatens YouTube TV’s ESPN, ABC Access

A high-stakes carriage dispute between Google and Disney could see YouTube TV subscribers lose access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels when the current agreement expires October 30. This marks the fourth major carriage negotiation crisis for YouTube TV in just three months, following similar standoffs with NBCUniversal and Fox.

Carriage Crisis Looms for Streaming Service

YouTube TV’s 10 million subscribers are facing the potential loss of Disney’s powerhouse channels including ESPN and ABC as a critical distribution agreement between Google and Disney approaches its October 30 expiration date. According to reports from CNBC, negotiations have stalled over economic terms and bundling arrangements, leaving subscribers in limbo during peak sports season.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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Major AWS Outage Disrupts Crypto Exchanges and Online Services

A significant Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted major cryptocurrency exchanges and online platforms. Services at Coinbase and Robinhood were temporarily crippled, according to reports, though both companies indicated recovery efforts were underway.

Widespread Service Disruption

A major outage at Amazon Web Services reportedly caused significant disruptions across multiple online platforms Monday, including prominent cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerage services. According to reports, the incident affected services at Coinbase and Robinhood Markets, among other websites like Snapchat and Hulu.

by Jessica Moore P.E.