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Google and Fox Agree to Short-Term Extension for YouTube TV Channels
Google and Fox Corporation reached a short-term agreement, averting a blackout of Fox channels on YouTube TV just before a major sports weekend, including a high-profile Texas vs. Ohio State college football game (featuring Arch Manning’s anticipated debut). The core issue revolves around content licensing fees, with Google claiming Fox is demanding exorbitant amounts. The extension prevents disruption for YouTube TV’s 9.4 million subscribers, though the exact duration remains undisclosed. Failure to reach a longer-term deal could benefit Fox’s streaming service, Fox One.