Matthew Keys
@matthewkeys.net
Journalist who covers the transformation of the media industry after working in it for years. Previously worked for Reuters, Disney-ABC, Tribune Media.
Sacramento = Home. Light the Beam 🔦🟣
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Matthew Keys
@matthewkeys.net
· Nov 11
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At one point, AccuWeather supported a bill in Congress that would have legally prevented the National Weather Service from doing anything that a private, for-profit weather organization does, including providing daily forecasts, as John Oliver warned in this 2019 segment.
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
At one point, AccuWeather supported a bill in Congress that would have legally prevented the National Weather Service from doing anything that a private, for-profit weather organization does, including providing daily forecasts, as John Oliver warned in this 2019 segment.
#BREAKING: For the second time, a federal appeals court has determined that President Trump and his administration cannot block SNAP benefits by refusing to tap into rainy day funds.
However, the order will be paused until at least Tuesday evening, in order to give Trump time to take it to SCOTUS.
However, the order will be paused until at least Tuesday evening, in order to give Trump time to take it to SCOTUS.
SNAP benefits: Appeals court again rejects Trump admin bid to halt full payment order
The question of whether the Trump administration can be compelled to pay 42 million Americans full food stamp benefits is set to return to the Supreme Court.
www.cnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
#BREAKING: For the second time, a federal appeals court has determined that President Trump and his administration cannot block SNAP benefits by refusing to tap into rainy day funds.
However, the order will be paused until at least Tuesday evening, in order to give Trump time to take it to SCOTUS.
However, the order will be paused until at least Tuesday evening, in order to give Trump time to take it to SCOTUS.
The trauma of having a kindergarten-era friend shun you in middle school.
Fox News late night comedian Greg Gutfeld said his friend in kindergarten shunned him about seven years later.
"And, it was just like, what happened?"
The incident left a deep impression on him, accounting for his sense of resentment today. [New York Times]
"And, it was just like, what happened?"
The incident left a deep impression on him, accounting for his sense of resentment today. [New York Times]
Fox News Wanted Greg Gutfeld to Do This Interview. He Wasn’t So Sure.
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The trauma of having a kindergarten-era friend shun you in middle school.
Supreme Court grants an emergency appeal filed by Donald Trump to block full payments to SNAP recipients during the government shutdown.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Supreme Court grants an emergency appeal filed by Donald Trump to block full payments to SNAP recipients during the government shutdown.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
President Donald Trump's media company, which owns the platform Truth Social, continues to lose money.
During Q3, Trump Media & Technology Group posted a wider financial loss, based largely on low income and higher legal-related expenses.
During Q3, Trump Media & Technology Group posted a wider financial loss, based largely on low income and higher legal-related expenses.
Donald Trump's media company is still losing money
President Donald Trump's media company continues to lose money as legal-related expenses grew during the third quarter of the year.
thedesk.net
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
President Donald Trump's media company, which owns the platform Truth Social, continues to lose money.
During Q3, Trump Media & Technology Group posted a wider financial loss, based largely on low income and higher legal-related expenses.
During Q3, Trump Media & Technology Group posted a wider financial loss, based largely on low income and higher legal-related expenses.
Finalized Nielsen data purportedly shows that Fox News, not MSNBC, won in prime-time, per a source.
This story below was based on preliminary data (as we made extremely clear), and we're publishing a supplemental story on finalized data when we receive it tomorrow morning.
This story below was based on preliminary data (as we made extremely clear), and we're publishing a supplemental story on finalized data when we receive it tomorrow morning.
MSNBC had the highest prime-time ratings with its coverage of key races and causes in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California, according to preliminary Nielsen data.
• MSNBC: 2.92 million
• Fox News: 2.76 million
• CNN: 1.68 million
• MSNBC: 2.92 million
• Fox News: 2.76 million
• CNN: 1.68 million
MSNBC ratings strong during prime-time Election Day coverage
November 5, 2025 - MSNBC had the highest preliminary ratings during prime-time on Election Day, according to Nielsen data.
thedesk.net
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Finalized Nielsen data purportedly shows that Fox News, not MSNBC, won in prime-time, per a source.
This story below was based on preliminary data (as we made extremely clear), and we're publishing a supplemental story on finalized data when we receive it tomorrow morning.
This story below was based on preliminary data (as we made extremely clear), and we're publishing a supplemental story on finalized data when we receive it tomorrow morning.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reportedly earned $16 billion in 2024 from ads connected to fraudulent products and scams.
When flagged, internal systems didn't pull those spots in all cases — sometimes, Meta simply charged scammers more.
When flagged, internal systems didn't pull those spots in all cases — sometimes, Meta simply charged scammers more.
Meta projected 10% of 2024 revenue came from scams and banned goods, Reuters reports
The report shows that the company was hesitant to crack down harder on scams, due to the billions in revenue that they were generating for Meta....
sherwood.news
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reportedly earned $16 billion in 2024 from ads connected to fraudulent products and scams.
When flagged, internal systems didn't pull those spots in all cases — sometimes, Meta simply charged scammers more.
When flagged, internal systems didn't pull those spots in all cases — sometimes, Meta simply charged scammers more.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
#BREAKING: Comcast has hired Goldman Sachs to serve as a financial advisor for a prospective offering to acquire some or all of Warner Bros Discovery, Reuters reports. [Reuters] www.reuters.com/business/fin...
November 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
#BREAKING: Comcast has hired Goldman Sachs to serve as a financial advisor for a prospective offering to acquire some or all of Warner Bros Discovery, Reuters reports. [Reuters] www.reuters.com/business/fin...
Reposted by Matthew Keys
ESPN Bet is closing up shop in December.
Moving forward, ESPN will lean on DraftKings as its official sports wagering partner.
Moving forward, ESPN will lean on DraftKings as its official sports wagering partner.
ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings
ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.
thedesk.net
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
ESPN Bet is closing up shop in December.
Moving forward, ESPN will lean on DraftKings as its official sports wagering partner.
Moving forward, ESPN will lean on DraftKings as its official sports wagering partner.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
American streamers hate ads, and they feel that, if they're buying a service, they should be able to watch shows and movies without interruptions.
But attitudes change when prices go up, with streamers finding ads tolerable if it means they can get a discount.
But attitudes change when prices go up, with streamers finding ads tolerable if it means they can get a discount.
Bango: Americans prioritize streaming apps in budgets
November 5, 2025 - Americans are cutting back on certain household-related spending to maintain access to streaming services, according to Bango.
thedesk.net
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
American streamers hate ads, and they feel that, if they're buying a service, they should be able to watch shows and movies without interruptions.
But attitudes change when prices go up, with streamers finding ads tolerable if it means they can get a discount.
But attitudes change when prices go up, with streamers finding ads tolerable if it means they can get a discount.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook says he remains optimistic that his proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA will be approved.
Nexstar CEO still optimistic about TEGNA buy, NextGen TV launches
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said the regulatory environment favors mass-media consolidation and the launch of NextGen TV as the new digital broadcast standard.
thedesk.net
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook says he remains optimistic that his proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of peer broadcaster TEGNA will be approved.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
#BREAKING: TiVo parent company Xperi has started laying off employees as part of a broader restructuring of its operations, The Desk has learned. The layoffs began earlier this month and will continue through 2026, and 250 roles are impacted.
TiVo parent Xperi to cut 250 jobs by mid-2026
Xperi says the layoffs will result in annual savings of $30 million to $35 million.
thedesk.net
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
#BREAKING: TiVo parent company Xperi has started laying off employees as part of a broader restructuring of its operations, The Desk has learned. The layoffs began earlier this month and will continue through 2026, and 250 roles are impacted.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
#BREAKING: Sinclair said its overall and core advertising revenue fell during the third quarter (Q3) of the year, which included its weeks-long suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on ABC.
During Q3, overall revenue dropped 16 percent, while advertising revenue plummeted 26 percent.
During Q3, overall revenue dropped 16 percent, while advertising revenue plummeted 26 percent.
Sinclair revenue drops on weaker advertising income during Q3
With political advertising dried up, Sinclair posted a year-over decline in total revenue, despite gains in its local media and tech businesses.
thedesk.net
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#BREAKING: Sinclair said its overall and core advertising revenue fell during the third quarter (Q3) of the year, which included its weeks-long suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on ABC.
During Q3, overall revenue dropped 16 percent, while advertising revenue plummeted 26 percent.
During Q3, overall revenue dropped 16 percent, while advertising revenue plummeted 26 percent.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
MSNBC had the highest prime-time ratings with its coverage of key races and causes in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California, according to preliminary Nielsen data.
• MSNBC: 2.92 million
• Fox News: 2.76 million
• CNN: 1.68 million
• MSNBC: 2.92 million
• Fox News: 2.76 million
• CNN: 1.68 million
MSNBC ratings strong during prime-time Election Day coverage
November 5, 2025 - MSNBC had the highest preliminary ratings during prime-time on Election Day, according to Nielsen data.
thedesk.net
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
MSNBC had the highest prime-time ratings with its coverage of key races and causes in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California, according to preliminary Nielsen data.
• MSNBC: 2.92 million
• Fox News: 2.76 million
• CNN: 1.68 million
• MSNBC: 2.92 million
• Fox News: 2.76 million
• CNN: 1.68 million
There were few issues decided during Election Night 2025, but the entirety of the night went to the Democrats. Will the momentum last until it counts — the midterms? [New York Times]
The Backlash Has Arrived: 6 Takeaways From a Good Night for Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
There were few issues decided during Election Night 2025, but the entirety of the night went to the Democrats. Will the momentum last until it counts — the midterms? [New York Times]
Reposted by Matthew Keys
Elex Michaelson with the news that Proposition 50 has passed in California
11.4.25 1105 pm ET/ 805 pm PT
11.4.25 1105 pm ET/ 805 pm PT
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Elex Michaelson with the news that Proposition 50 has passed in California
11.4.25 1105 pm ET/ 805 pm PT
11.4.25 1105 pm ET/ 805 pm PT
Woman behind Governor-elect Spanberger fainted while she was delivering her speech.
Spanberger stopped her speech, made sure the woman had water, and then picked up where she left off after the attendee was escorted off the stage.
Spanberger stopped her speech, made sure the woman had water, and then picked up where she left off after the attendee was escorted off the stage.
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Woman behind Governor-elect Spanberger fainted while she was delivering her speech.
Spanberger stopped her speech, made sure the woman had water, and then picked up where she left off after the attendee was escorted off the stage.
Spanberger stopped her speech, made sure the woman had water, and then picked up where she left off after the attendee was escorted off the stage.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
Scoop: Dish Network has sued a number of streaming services for violating one of its patented systems that automatically adjusts video quality based on connection speeds.
Earlier this year, a government board invalidated key elements of the patent after a challenge by the owner of Pornhub.
Earlier this year, a government board invalidated key elements of the patent after a challenge by the owner of Pornhub.
Exclusive: Dish appeals after board voids adaptive bitrate video patent
Dish has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit after the USPTO voided elements of its adaptive bitrate patent.
thedesk.net
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Scoop: Dish Network has sued a number of streaming services for violating one of its patented systems that automatically adjusts video quality based on connection speeds.
Earlier this year, a government board invalidated key elements of the patent after a challenge by the owner of Pornhub.
Earlier this year, a government board invalidated key elements of the patent after a challenge by the owner of Pornhub.
If you're expecting a package from UPS in the next few days...
A UPS plane with 3 crew members crashed near the Louisville airport | CNN
A UPS MD-11 plane crashed shortly after take-off near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
www.cnn.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
If you're expecting a package from UPS in the next few days...
Reposted by Matthew Keys
A new report from Comscore makes the case that most Americans don't care whether they get their entertainment, news and sports from traditional TV networks or streaming apps — it's all the same to them.
But sports fans are frustrated that more live events keep going to costly streaming apps.
But sports fans are frustrated that more live events keep going to costly streaming apps.
Comscore: Viewers see little difference between TV networks, streaming apps
November 3, 2025 - Roku remains a dominant connected TV platform; Smart TV makers are winning the battle for FAST viewers.
thedesk.net
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A new report from Comscore makes the case that most Americans don't care whether they get their entertainment, news and sports from traditional TV networks or streaming apps — it's all the same to them.
But sports fans are frustrated that more live events keep going to costly streaming apps.
But sports fans are frustrated that more live events keep going to costly streaming apps.
Kings were down 13 points at the start of the game, came back to win by two points. In Milwaukee.
So wild.
Wow wow wow.
Rarely have I been stunned by a win, but that one, wow.
#LightTheBeam
So wild.
Wow wow wow.
Rarely have I been stunned by a win, but that one, wow.
#LightTheBeam
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Kings were down 13 points at the start of the game, came back to win by two points. In Milwaukee.
So wild.
Wow wow wow.
Rarely have I been stunned by a win, but that one, wow.
#LightTheBeam
So wild.
Wow wow wow.
Rarely have I been stunned by a win, but that one, wow.
#LightTheBeam
"I'm here to talk to everybody, not just you! I mean, you look cute, but I am married! Michelle's fine, too!"
OMG, Obama.
OMG, Obama.
November 1, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"I'm here to talk to everybody, not just you! I mean, you look cute, but I am married! Michelle's fine, too!"
OMG, Obama.
OMG, Obama.
I had no idea.
The Pentagon has several fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, Taco Bell, Potbelly Sandwich, Panera AND Subway.
The Pentagon has several fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, Taco Bell, Potbelly Sandwich, Panera AND Subway.
14 Fast Food Chains With Locations Inside The US Pentagon - Tasting Table
One of the Pentagon's not-so-well-kept secrets? The premise's fast food chains, which are serving our country by flipping burgers, brewing coffee, and more.
www.tastingtable.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I had no idea.
The Pentagon has several fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, Taco Bell, Potbelly Sandwich, Panera AND Subway.
The Pentagon has several fast food restaurants, including McDonald's, Taco Bell, Potbelly Sandwich, Panera AND Subway.
Noticed quite a few errors in Deadline over the past few weeks...
...like this one, where they forgot to edit out their, well, Google Docs edits.
Sign of the times, I guess.
...like this one, where they forgot to edit out their, well, Google Docs edits.
Sign of the times, I guess.
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Noticed quite a few errors in Deadline over the past few weeks...
...like this one, where they forgot to edit out their, well, Google Docs edits.
Sign of the times, I guess.
...like this one, where they forgot to edit out their, well, Google Docs edits.
Sign of the times, I guess.