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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * As Wildfires Spread, Pulitzer Center Reporting Answers Burning Questions About Climate Crisis Author: Leo Diven Legay, Pulitzer Center Staff This summer, wildfires have swept through the U.S. Pacific Northwest and southern and northwest Europe. According to NASA, extreme wildfire activity has more than doubled worldwide, with climate change being a major contributing factor. Record heat waves in France, more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Children's hospice charity sees benefits as 100 staff move to new head office * A children's hospice charity has seen "significant benefits" of its recent move to a new head office Dorset, with more than 100 members of staff working at the site. Julia's House, which provides Dorset and Wiltshire children's hospices, told Civil Society that 101 of its more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Creates Valuable Opportunities for the Next Generation of Storytellers Through projects tied to major sporting events and community initiatives, Venice Arts apprentices gained hands-on production experience, while developing technical and professional skills.  - Across the company, Comcast NBCUniversal creates workforce development opportunities that give emerging creative talent the chance to build their  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Harnesses Marquee Sports Moments to Provide Workforce Development Opportunities to Emerging Creators At Comcast NBCUniversal, the biggest sports moments aren't just opportunities to engage audiences-they're a chance to invest in the next generation of storytellers. Nonprofit partner agencies and their apprentices around the country have been a key part of the storytelling behind major sports events. Througho more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Dow Jones and SGX Agree to Launch Coking Coal Derivatives * Strategic agreement proposes first-ever futures and swaps tracking the McCloskey Australian FOB Second-Tier HCC Index SINGAPORE (13 August 2026) - Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, and SGX Group (Singapore Exchange), Asia's leading multi-asset exchange, announced today an agreement to license the McCloskey Australia 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

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF PALEYFEST NY AND UNVEILS THE INAUGURAL PALEYFEST AWARD RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA, TELEVISION, AND ENTERTAINMENT * The 2026 PaleyFest Award Recipients Include Tony and Emmy Award(r)-Winner Billy Crystal, American Horror Story, Dexter: Resurrection, Tulsa King, Marshals, The Gilded Age, and The Diplomat The Fall's Premier Festival Returns to the Iconic Paley Museum October 8-14  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces Season Two of Nature Docuseries HOPE IN THE WATER * Groundbreaking Three-Part Series to be Headlined by Environmental Enthusiasts Shailene Woodley, Andrew Zimmern and Kristen Kish Arlington, VA; (August 13, 2026) - PBS today announced that the hit series HOPE IN THE WATER has begun production on season two. From four-time James Beard Award and Emmy Award winner Chef Andrew Zimmern and his production company Intuitive Content (MS more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * RSPB launches appeal for nature reserve damaged by wildfires * The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has launched an emergency appeal to raise funds to help restore one of its flagship sites which was severely damaged in the recent Suffolk wildfires. Approximately 1,500 hectares of "internationally important heathland habitat" were dest 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

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors 2026 Sunshine Award recipients for advancing open government * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has announced the recipients of its 2026 Sunshine Award, recognizing individuals and organizations for advancing the principles of open government. This year's honorees are Thomas Susman, a nationally recognized freedom-of-information advocate, more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ-led coalition urges Interior Department to reconsider national park communications policy * A coalition of groups led by the Society of Professional Journalists is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to reconsider an internal policy prohibiting employees from communicating about deaths or serious injuries in national parks. In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and select U.S. senators in states w more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Sussex Mind charities announce partnership work in neighbouring county * Two local Mind charities in Sussex have formed a partnership to "strengthen mental health support" in the neighbouring county of Surrey. West Sussex Mind and Mind in Brighton & Hove announced the partnership this week and plans for the former charity to appoint a new head of deve more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces Winners of the 2026-2027 Pet Insurance Awards * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today recognizes the winners of the 2026-2027 Pet Insurance Awards. These accolades identify five leading pet insurance companies to help pet owners navigate an expanding market and find coverage that aligns more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 -- PEN International posted the following news: * * * Venezuela Returns to the UPR Amid Escalating Attacks on Critical Voices and Deepening Threats to Freedom of Expression Civil society organisations have submitted evidence to the United Nations demonstrating the worsening hostility against the independent press in Venezuela. The risks associated with exercising the right to freedom of expression have reached unprecedented levels, including the imprisonment of 26 media workers in 2025 alone. The submissions by AR more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Wildlife Trusts seeks PS9m in two months to complete historic estate purchase * The Wildlife Trusts has asked the general public to help it raise PS9m over the next two months so it can complete the purchase of an historic estate in Northumberland. In 2024, the charity purchased part of the 3,800 hectare Rothbury estate and launched a PS30m fundraisin more PR