STORRS, Connecticut, July 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250 * Steven G. Smith says his projects rarely produce favorite photographs - but favorite people, he has lots of those. Add to the list the Amish farmer who Smith encountered last month while driving through rural Pennsylvania. The man was walking his horse on a lead, the light just perfect from the setting sun, when Smith drove by and to himself questioned whether to stop or keep driving. The man wou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI being reframed locally in red Georgia: 'Not doing anything differently' Many people assume in a red state like Georgia they wouldn't have to worry about covert Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. But that's not the case, and as Accuracy in Media's undercover journalist found out, these programs are actually flourishing across the state. Starting with the Athens-Clarke County unified government, AIM's investigator discovered. "Yes, DEI is under a lot of s more PR

SURREY, England, July 15 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Asia shippers report continued volatility and predict demand growth in H2 By Damian Brett Shippers based in the Asia Pacific region are expecting cargo demand to grow this year, but also expect supply chain disruption to continue. A survey of 180 Asia Pacific shippers carried out by freight forwarder Dimerco showed that 71% are expecting air and ocean cargo demand to increase in the coming six months, fuelled by underlying trade growth but also defensive behaviours more PR

SURREY, England, July 15 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * B777-8F delays behind Cargolux decision to purchase China Airlines B747-400Fs By Damian Brett Delays to the Boeing 777-8F programme were behind Cargolux's recent decision to purchase four Boeing 747-400 freighters from China Airlines. China Airlines initially announced in November of last year that it would sell two of the freighters to Cargolux, but in June the deal was expanded to four aircraft. Speaking to Air Cargo News at the recent Air Cargo China exhibition more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos started out as one of the world's biggest anti-energy donors. But recent giving habits may be showing a less extreme agenda. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. * * * Donor type: direct grant maker Forbes magazine claims its iconic "Forbes 40 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by freelance journalist David Kirichenko: * * * Ukraine's Explosive Global Reach Drone and communications technology, along with audacious intelligence operations, have allowed Kyiv to attack Russia a long way from the major battlefields. - Ukraine has been waging a global campaign against Russian interests. Cheap, portable drones are increasingly expanding what's possible against a wide range of targets, including Russian merch more PR

SURREY, England, July 15 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Chapman Freeborn charters 757F for huge horse transport operation By Damian Brett Chapman Freeborn has helped move 121 Mongolian horses between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi in a 38-hour time window. The operation involved three back-to-back Boeing 757 freighter charter flights, moving 51 horses outbound, 20 horses home and a further 50 horses outbound as part of a single coordinated rotation. Chapman Freeborn said the project required detailed planning, bilateral coordin more PR

LONDON, England, July 14 -- PEN International posted the following news: * * * China: nine years after Liu Xiaobo's death in custody, risks for writers persist 'Liu Xiaobo embodied nonviolent resistance with a lifetime of hardship, sacrificing his own liberty to unveil the grim reality of a populace deprived of freedom. In his final journey toward death, what Liu Xiaobo had to confront was the callousness of the Chinese Communist Party and the numbness of the Chinese public. As we mark the ninth anniversary of his death, overcoming this cal more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * 2026 Pulitzer Center Fellows Announced Eight graduates will report on underreported stories around the world through grants administered by the Pulitzer Center. - Columbia Journalism School, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, is proud to announce the graduates from the Class of 2026 selected for fellowships to pursue ambitious reporting projects on underreported issues of global importance. The partnership between the institutions pr more PR

GOSHEN, Indiana, July 15 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Goshen College Assembles Team for Five-Year Storytelling Venture Goshen College has hired five staff members for More Than Just Stories, a new media organization that is developing five innovative storytelling projects with support from Lilly Endowment Inc. Courtney Dobrzykowski, who will serve as events manager for More Than Just Stories, was the community outreach coordinator for Purdue Polytechnic High School in South Bend for several years. Before that, she was  more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, July 13 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Honorary fellows to "inform and inspire" class of 2026 at graduation ceremonies * Changemakers in law, business, media, healthcare, science, and public service are being made Honorary Fellows at Cardiff University's graduation ceremonies this week (13 -17 July 2026). New graduates will hear from inspirational individuals making a difference across sectors - on issues such as fake news, pandemics, equality, diversity and inclusion, innovation and the economy.  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How social networks reshaped society and politics * What are the effects of social media on our social, political, and personal lives? How do echo chambers deepen polarization, and how do algorithms fuel extremism? In " El Vuelco: Historia personal y politica de como las redes han cambiado el mundo para siempre, " ("The Upheaval: A Personal and Political History of How Networks Changed the World Forever"), a new Spanish-language book by  more PR

NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Thailand: Don't Forcibly Return Chinese Dissidents * (Bangkok) - The Thai government should not forcibly return detained Chinese dissidents to China, Human Rights Watch said today. At least four Chinese dissidents detained at the Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Center in Bangkok face possible deportation to China. The Chinese government has increasingly pressured Thai authorities ahead of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's scheduled visit to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Journalist's Devices Seized at U.S. Border Following Iran Reporting * On July 13, 2026, The Grayzone reported that their editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal was detained at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. upon return from a reporting trip to Iran to cover the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Agents searched Blumenthal's person and demanded his devices, and when Blumenthal refused to unlock his smart phones, CBP ordered him more PR

LANCASTER, England, July 14 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Alumni award for TV journalist A Royal Television Society award-winning broadcaster, who has built a career telling stories for some of the UK's leading channels, has received a Lancaster University Alumni Award. Warren Nettleford, who graduated in History and Politics in 2003, has worked for the BBC, Channel 4, 5 News and for ITV News. Working across news and documentaries, Warren, a presenter and reporter for ITN since 2014, has covered major stories in  more PR

SURREY, England, July 15 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Lufthansa Cargo teams up with tech firms on ONE Record implementation By Damian Brett Lufthansa Cargo has teamed up with WiseTech Global and IBS Software to implement data sharing through IATA's ONE Record standard. The first use cases demonstrated by the three companies involve processing data from Master Air Waybills using ONE Record to allow data for air cargo shipments to be shared and processed between freight forwarders and the airline. The shipment records  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 14 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Morocco: Journalist Ali Lmrabet arrested on charges of alleged "dissemination of false information" * 14 July 2026 Journalist Ali Lmrabet, who holds French and Moroccan nationality and resides in Barcelona, Spain, was arrested upon his arrival at Tangier airport on 12 July. He is a vocal critic of the Moroccan government. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns Lmrabet's arrest and demands more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 13 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ demands congressional action following federal subpoenas seeking NYT journalists' sources * Media Contact: SPJ Communication, communications@spj.org Following the U.S. Department of Justice's ill-advised subpoena of four New York Times reporters, the Society of Professional Journalists demands that Congress strengthen protections for journalists against compelled disclosure of confidential sources. SPJ urge more PR