The Daily Money: Disney blackout

Channels owned by Disney Entertainment including ABC and ESPN went dark Thursday night for Charter Spectrum subscribers.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Fri Sep 1 2023 Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN, have gone dark on Charter Spectrum. Channels owned by Disney Entertainment including ABC and ESPN went dark Thursday night for Charter Spectrum subscribers. The two companies could not agree on terms for Charter Spectrum to carry Disney programming. Fans discovered the blackout when they tuned in to watch the college football game between Florida and No. 14 Utah on ESPN. Charter says it has approximately 14.7 million "video subscribers" via Spectrum.  The blackout applies to 19 different Disney-owned cable channels, Spectrum says, but college football fans took note with the blackout going into effect right around the 8 p.m. ET kickoff of Thursday night's biggest game. This Sept. 16, 2013, file photo shows the ESPN logo prior to an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Cincinnati. David Kohl, AP More child daycares to close, raise prices Child care has long been unaffordable and inaccessible for many Americans, costing parents over $10,000 per year on average  while more than half of the population lives in "child care deserts" with insufficient supply. Industry advocates warn that the situation could grow even worse in the months to come. States are expected to face a steep decline in federal child care investment starting Sept. 30, the expiration date for pandemic-era funding that has helped stabilize the sector over the past two years. The funding cutoff could result in the loss of 70,000 programs and more than 3 million child care spots, according to The Century Foundation, a progressive public policy think tank. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 Did you buy a lotto ticket in Texas? You may be $6.75 million richer and not know it. September Surge Career experts disagree whether hiring surge is coming in 2023's market Jobs report 187,000 jobs added in August as unemployment rises to 3.8% 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 Little Caesars, Wendy's, TGI Fridays As college football and NFL seasons start, restaurants and fast-food chains make tailgate plays The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you Spend weeks exploring Oceania on new Paul Gauguin cruises Paul Gauguin Cruises' 2025 Boutique Crossing Collection will take guests to destinations like Fiji, Indonesia and Australia. READ MORE Advertisement Here are 5 tech personality types. Which group do you belong to? Here are five of the most common digital personality types columnist Jennifer Jolly sees every day and tips to avoid potential pitfalls for each. READ MORE There's no going back to old office norms. Why do companies keep trying? Three years after COVID brought remote work, more than half of employees still aren't back in offices full time – and many want a four-day work week. READ MORE Recall: Frigidaire gas cooktop knobs may cause gas leak, fire More than 60 Frigidaire gas cooktop owners reported control knobs cracking and breaking, including one injury from a gas leak and one reported fire. READ MORE Flight attendants vote to authorize strike American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike as contract negotiations fail. The APFA will walkout if talks fail. READ MORE The ultimate Nerf battle experience revealed its second U.S. location Blaster battle zones, sports challenges and an obstacle course are just a few adventures for all ages at the Nerf Action Xperience opening in 2024. READ MORE Top 20 most popular international destinations for US families A survey found the top 20 international and top four domestic travel destinations for families in the United States. READ MORE Pets are not people: Why we need to stop flying with pets Most pets don't handle air travel well, and many passengers are clueless about how to fly with their animal companions. READ MORE FDA issues warnings to infant formula makers after violations found The FDA found code violations at manufacturing sites. But it is not advising parents to throw away or avoid buying any particular brand. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback