PARIS, France, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * "No one wants to suffer the same fate as KazTAG": as legislative elections approach, Kazakhstan bans leaders of news agency from practising journalism for five years * Ahead of Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections this Sunday, 23 August, the conviction of Amir Kasenov, founder and editor-in-chief of the independent news agency KazTAG, and its director Aset Matayev, illustrates the mounting pressure on journalists in Kazakhstan. Reporters W more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Adult Swim Sets September 13 Premiere for Live-Action Sketch Series the Terrors of Jordan Mendoza * PRESS KIT BURBANK (August 20, 2026) - Adult Swim announced today that The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, the new live-action comedy series from acclaimed writer, comedian, actor, and filmmaker Jordan Mendoza, will premiere the evening of Sunday, September 13 at midnight ET/PT. Created by, starring, direct more PR

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * 2026 State of the Industry: Healthcare Surges, T-Shirts Stay No. 1 as Promo Market Shifts Create New Opportunities Landmark ASI research turns industry data into strategies for distributors and suppliers to compete and expand - Healthcare is surging T-shirts still rule. Some longtime markets are losing ground. And across the promotional products industry, economic pressure, AI, changing buyer behavior and a new approach t more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Returns to Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa, CA - August 19th, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce its return to Costa Mesa, CA. The bookseller is to open a major flagship store in South Coast Plaza Mall on Wednesday, August 26th. The expansive new store opens in a bright and beautiful new space, across the street from where Barnes & Noble's old loca more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * Iron transfusion before heart surgery reduces complications and boosts recovery It also saves around 44 units of blood products for every 100 patients treated - Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and results in an extra day at home in the first 90 days after surgery, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today. Intravenous iron also saved approximately  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ: * * * Junk food suppliers have "shocking" major presence at UK's biggest school food event More than a third of exhibitors supply hot dogs, pizza, muffins and fizzy drinks Experts say findings are "shocking" and "clearly go against school food standards" - As the government prepares to introduce updated school food standards, an investigation by The BMJ finds that more than a third of the firms exhibiting at the UK's biggest school food show se more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN BRINGS FARM AID LIVE TO AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7PM ET * August 20th, 2026 FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM FARM AID BOARD MEMBERS: WILLIE NELSON, NEIL YOUNG, JOHN MELLENCAMP, DAVE MATTHEWS, MARGO PRICE AND NATHANEL RATELIFF NEW YORK -(August 20, 2026) -Following last year's live presentation, CNN will once again partner with Farm Aid to bring the annual music festival to audiences across its platforms. Farm Aid 2026: Musi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Krishna Andavolu Named Explainers Correspondent * August 20th, 2026 NEW YORK, NY-(August 20, 2026)-CNN has named Emmy award-winning journalist Krishna Andavolu Explainers Correspondent, the network announced today. In this expanded role, Andavolu will continue to host CNN Explains, a streaming series for CNN subscribers, that helps audiences understand the forces shaping their lives. Since joining CNN in 2025, Andavolu has served as Senior Produce more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * First-of-its-Kind "Agree to Agree" PSA Brings Firearm Injury Prevention Conversations Into Gaming Environments * LOS ANGELES, CA - At a time when firearm injuries in the U.S. remain the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 to 17 and 6.7 million children live in a home with an unlocked and loaded gun, many parents remain unaware of the safety risks potentially putting their children in danger. However, simple conversations about gun more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Food Network Serves up a Frightfully Delicious Fall in New Seasons of Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars * NEW YORK - August 20, 2026 - This year Food Network is taking its fan favorite Halloween competitions to a terrifying new level that will deliver eye-popping bakes, dramatic twists and disturbingly delicious creations. First up, on Sunday, September 13th, at 9 p.m. ET/PT Halloween W more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Fourth Circuit Dismisses Challenge to Government Policy Silencing Immigration Judges * RICHMOND, Va.-The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today dismissed without prejudice a case challenging a Department of Justice policy silencing immigration judges. The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University challenged the policy on behalf of the National Association of Immigration Judges  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on Aug. 20, 2026, by Craig Kennedy: * * * Decidedly lopsided political partisanship in Big Philanthropy Doesn't seem as if there's much pluralism in large-foundation employees' reported political contributions. - At some of the nation's largest philanthropies, the employees clearly tilt towards the left, based on their political giving. An AI-assisted analysis of publicly availa more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Brings CreatorFronts, Podcast Upfront, and PlayFronts Together for the First Time * New York - August 20, 2026 - Today, IAB announced its September marketplace series, uniting the inaugural IAB CreatorFronts, with IAB Podcast Upfront and IAB PlayFronts into one of the most exciting and important weeks of the year. Creator influence, community, and fandom are now the common thread driving growth across Podcasting, Gaming, and Creat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * Joel Oxley to Receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award * #Award to Be Presented Oct. 20 at the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Washington, D.C.-On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President and General Manager of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., will receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award. Oxley will be honored during the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * NCVO warns against Reform's 'forced' charity working proposals * Sector umbrella body NCVO has warned that Reform UK's proposal to mandate welfare claimants to work for charities could create a "two-tier volunteering system". This week, Nigel Farage's party published its Welfare to Work plan, which would require "work-capable" people who have claimed  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS'S THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WINS AT THE 42ND ANNUAL TCA AWARDS * Arlington, VA; August 20, 2026 - Today, the Television Critics Association (TCA) announced the winners of the 42nd Annual TCA Awards, celebrating the standout series and stars of the 2025-2026 television season. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION won the award for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffr more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Premier league club's charity changes name * Tottenham Hotspur Foundation has changed its name after 20 years of operating to Spurs in the Community. The charity, which supports young people, families and communities across Haringey, Enfield, Barnet and Waltham Forest, also plans to produce a new strategy later this year and has invited businesses and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Illinois Students Examine Poverty Through Inter-School Exchange Author: Rivanna Jihan, Guest Contributor Rivanna Jihan is a high school social studies teacher in Chicago. Jihan created the lesson plan "Bold Promises to End Poverty," as a part of the spring 2025 Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship program, "Global Issues, Local Contexts: News for Civic Knowledge and Engagement." Her lesson reached 14 stud more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Rape crisis charity receives 'vile abuse' after funding decision * A charity supporting women and girls affected by sexual violence has reported receiving "vile abuse" from some individuals after turning down funding due to concerns about its source. Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis recently rejected a fundraising offer from a community group called the  more PR

PARIS, France, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Serbia: RSF raises alarm about growing number of exiled journalists, unparalleled in EU-Balkans zone * Serbia is the only country in the European Union (EU) - Balkans zone where journalists have had to leave for reasons connected to their work. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the EU to stop turning a blind eye on media freedom in the EU candidate country. They fled and yet they continue to face threats. Journalist Marko Vidojkovi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following letter with 11 organizations to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 Doug Burgum Secretary of the Interior U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 exsec_exsec@ios.doi.gov Dear Secretary Burgum: The Society of Professional Journalists and 11 other journalism and civil society organizations are concerned about the impact of a recent memo limiting the  more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- Springer Nature, a research, educational and professional publisher, issued the following news release: * * * Springer Nature and leading African academies launch first pan-African research integrity survey Springer Nature, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the Academy of Science of South Africa have launched the first continent-wide survey examining researchers' experiences of research integrity training and support. The initiative aims to ensure African researchers' perspectives inform global u more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 21 -- Springer Nature, a research, educational and professional publisher, issued the following news release: * * * Springer Nature Announces Transformative Agreement with Binghamton University The three-year agreement will ensure eligible researchers share their findings with a broader audience at no additional cost - New York - Springer Nature has reached a new Transformative Agreement with Binghamton University, allowing researchers to publish Open Access (OA) in the Springer hybrid portfolio encompassing a wide r more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (TNSxrep) -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release: * * * Survey Shows Americans Are Willing to Pay More for Stronger Online Protection as Optimum Launches New Advanced Security Service Optimum Advanced Security provides safe, simple, and customizable internet protection that grows with consumer connectivity needs - A new national survey conducted on behalf of Optimum/1 found that 66% of Americans would pay more for a high level of security to help protect their devices and persona more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 21 -- Thomson Reuters, an international multimedia news provider, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Thomson Reuters Launches Next Generation of CoCounsel Legal, the AI Ecosystem Built for Legal Professionals New Westlaw Brief Builder helps litigators move from legal research and issue analysis to first-draft briefs within a single AI-powered workflow - Thomson Reuters (Nasdaq/TSX: TRI), a global content and technology company, today announced the general availability of the next generation of more PR

PARIS, France, Aug. 19 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Togo: RSF calls for the immediate release of French filmmakers Gael Mocaer and Sebastian Perez Pezzani and their Togolese fixer Fred Vedomey, who are in pre-trial detention * Gael Mocaer, Sebastian Perez Pezzani and Fred Vedomey were placed in pre-trial detention in Lome, the capital of Togo, on August 17. Deprived of their liberty since July 27, the two media professionals were filming an episode of Les Routes de l'impossible, a documenta more PR

PARIS, France, Aug. 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * West Bank: Israeli army escalates violence against Palestinian journalists * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlights recent attacks and obstructions committed by the Israeli army against Palestinian journalists reporting from the occupied West Bank. The organisation condemns this targeted violence, which aims to prevent media professionals from doing their jobs. "RSF condemns the Israeli army's attacks on journalists and calls on Israe more PR