"Disney-Spectrum Clash: Millions Left ESPN-less, Cable TV's Last Stand"

Millions of Spectrum subscribers in the US have lost access to ESPN, FX, Freeform, and other Disney-owned channels due to a breakdown in negotiations between Disney and Charter Communications, the company behind Spectrum. The blackout has caused viewers to miss out on major sporting events like the US Open and NFL Monday Night Football. Charter now faces a class-action lawsuit from subscribers, while Disney and Charter continue to negotiate. Affected subscribers have alternative options such as streaming services and over-the-air TV, but these come at an additional cost. The timeline for the channels' return remains uncertain.