NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * 'They see us as targets': Iran's Brutal Repression of Journalistic Freedom * 'Don't step outside your house. You are going to be arrested again.' September 3, 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to be one of the most dangerous places in the world for independent journalists to work. Journalists who stray from the official state line in their reporting are s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Will Ukrainian Refugees Ever Return Home? Three and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion, millions of Ukrainians remain abroad. While Kyiv estimates up to 70% will eventually return, the reality is more complex. By Elina Beketova "We left thinking it would be for six months," says 41-year-old Inna, who fled the bombed-out city of Mariupol for the UK with her pare more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Doctorow to discuss the digital world as A.D. White professor-at-large * Science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow will visit Cornell Sept. 11-19 as an A.D. White Professor at Large, taking part in several events hosted by the Departments of Science and Technology Studies and History in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), the Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity and Cornell Tech. H more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Dual-campus visit highlights A.D. White Professors-at-Large lineup * For his first trip to Cornell as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, best-selling writer and technology blogger-activist Cory Doctorow will make the program's second dual-campus visit, ending his week at Cornell Tech in New York City. Doctorow, recognized for his contributions in the area of digital sovereignty, will be on the Ithaca campus Sep more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2025, at 210 House Visitors Center: Witnesses and testimonies: * Jeffrey Nuccetelli, U.S. Air Force Veteran * Chief Alexandro Wiggins, UAP Witness * George Knapp, UAP Journalist * Dylan Borland, UAP Wit more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 3 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Indonesia: Violence against journalists spikes amid nationwide protests * 03 September 2025 # At least 20 media rights violations, including violent assaults, threats, and intimidation, have been documented across Indonesia between August 25-30, as authorities crack down on journalists amid nationwide anti-government protests. The International Federation  more PR

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 4 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * Love Goes Up in Smoke! Netflix Unveils First Glimpse of 'Amsterdam Empire' With Famke Janssen Netflix has released the teaser from its eagerly awaited new series Amsterdam Empire. The show stars Famke Janssen in her debut role in a Dutch production, where she also takes on the role of executive producer. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Amsterdam's cannabis  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Luna Announces Hearing on Transparency Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) today announced a hearing on "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Wh more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 4 -- The International Media Support, an organisation that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * M20 Johannesburg Declaration: Media summit urges global prioritisation of information integrity for the public good Global and local representatives of the media attending the M20 Summit, convened in Johannesburg by the South African National Editors' Forum and Media Monitoring Afric more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 3 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Pakistan: Bogus case registered in ongoing harassment of union leader * 03 September 2025 # The government-operated Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) has filed a legal case against Islamabad-based journalist Furqan Rao - the latest development in a long-running case of harassment against the media union leader. The International Federation of Journalists  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Failed Distraction from Trump's All-Out Assault on Free Speech Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing examining how Republicans are obsessing about a so-called free sp more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sci-fi author Doctorow to kick off A.D. White series in Ithaca, NYC * For his first trip to Cornell as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, best-selling writer and technology blogger-activist Cory Doctorow will make the program's second dual-campus visit, ending his week at Cornell Tech in New York City. Doctorow, recognized for his contributions in the area of digital sovereignty, will be on the Ithaca campus Se more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * The Vanishing of Janis Rose, New Podcast From Sony Music, Tells the Tale of a Woman Who Disappears From Her Seemingly Picture Perfect Life * Season Explores the Twists and Turns of Janis Rose and Who She Truly Is All Episodes Available on The Binge Today New York, NY - September 2, 2025 - Sony Music Entertainment today announced the premiere of The Vanishing of Jan more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Lenora Receives Arkansas Press Women's First Investigative Journalism Mini-Grant By Angelita Faller Josie Lenora, politics and government reporter for Little Rock Public Radio, is the recipient of Arkansas Press Women's inaugural investigative journalism mini-grant. Lenora will use the $750 grant to support an in-depth investigative podcast season, which will air in the future as part of a new anth more PR