WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Local Tennessee government still pushing DEI, being 'cautious' amid federal ban In Knoxville, Tennessee, employees are continuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, despite federal actions against it. "At this point, the city is continuing as we always have until we learn something otherwise," Pamela Cotham, the Assistant Purchasing Agent at the City of Knoxville, told Accuracy in Media's undercover journalist on hidden camera. "The work hasn't stopped; we'r more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Bangladesh: Two decades of impact with our partners After nearly two decades of sustained engagement, ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh and South Asia is entering a significant and emotional moment as it scales down its country office in Dhaka. This marks a transition in ARTICLE 19's institutional presence, but not an end to our commitment to Bangladesh, its people, or the principles that have guided our work  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by senior energy journalist Aura Sabadus and external affairs intern Petroslava Bratanova: * * * Romania's Gas Surplus? Bury it in Ukraine Pairing Romania's Black Sea gas with Ukraine's vast storage network can boost the continent's energy security. - Europe's dependence on Kremlin energy has fallen dramatically. From next year, all remaining Russian gas imports will be banned under EU legislation now being phased in. Not only  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Chris Stephen, former war correspondent with The Guardian: * * * Tracking My Son to His Grave: Nina's Story There is more evidence of war crimes now than ever before, courtesy of devices in the hands of combatants. What it reveals is heartbreaking. - There are two remarkable things about the Ukrainian war documentary Peace for Nina, now touring the film festival circuit. The first is the story it tells. Ukrainian soldier Ih more PR

PARIS, France, Aug. 13 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Ethiopia: RSF condemns escalating pressure and intimidation against independent news site Addis Standard * Since the beginning of August, Addis Standard has seen its journalists abducted, equipment confiscated and its newsroom raided in a new series of attacks that appear to be an attempt to hamper its work. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Ethiopian authorities to end this harassment and return the seized equipment. For news  more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Forbes Debuts Veteran 250 List Celebrating America's Most Successful Living Veterans The ranking recognizes 250 veterans whose post-military achievements transformed business, government, philanthropy and culture - NEW YORK - Forbes today unveiled its Forbes Veteran 250 list, honoring 250 of America's most accomplished military veterans. Created in recognition of America's 250th anniversary, as part of the Forbes 250 initiative, the l more PR

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Aug. 13 -- The Hong Kong Baptist University issued the following news release: * * * Four media professionals named fellows for the 5th HKBU Professional Journalism Fellowship The School of Communication at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) announces the selection results of the 5th Professional Journalism Fellowship (PJF@HKBU) scheme. Four Hong Kong-based media professionals -- Ms Sylvia Chang and Mr Chen Yan, Journalists of BBC News Chinese; and Mr Chung Cheuk-hei and Ms Alice Tse Yuet-ching, Senior Reporters of TVB N more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 13 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * France: EFJ condemns South Region President's defamation lawsuit against Nice-Matin and physical assault of its journalist by elected official * The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) project, stands in full solidarity with the French regional daily newspaper Nice-Matin, which is currently facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Renaud Muselier, the president of the Provence-Alpes-Cote  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, As Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, I am deeply troubled by the crisis of security, governance, and human rights now facing the Central Sahel--Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. In a Commission hearing held on May 14, 2026, human  more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Sinclair Launches Pittsburgh Sports Tonight Live Weeknight Sports Show Premieres August 31 Across Pittsburgh, Johnstown/Altoona and Wheeling/Steubenville Sinclair today announced the launch of Pittsburgh Sports Tonight, a new live, locally produced sports program premiering Monday, August 31. Airing weeknights from 7:00-7:30 p.m. ET, the 30-minute program will deliver comprehensive re more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Spence Gift Supports UW Law School Student Enrichment A $1 million gift to the University of Wyoming College of Law from the Spence Foundation on behalf of the late Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer, and his wife, Imaging, will benefit student success and enrichment -- an institutional priority for the university. "Gerry's connection to the College of Law began with his attendance and graduation in 1952 and remained an important part of his life and l more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Victoria Advocate Marks 180 Years of Journalism with Congressional Recognition * Victoria Advocate marks 180 years of journalism with congressional recognition The Victoria Advocate Jakob Gurley | August 12th, 2026 The Victoria Advocate is marking 180 years of serving the Crossroads, a milestone recognized by Congressman Michael Cloud with an entry in the Congressional Record honoring the newspaper's history and contributions to South Texas. Clo more PR