WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Burchett Announces Hearing on Fixing Fraud in Federally Funded Homelessness Services WASHINGTON -- Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) today announced a hearing titled "Fixing Fraud and Failure in Federally Funded Homelessness Services." During the hearing, members will assess  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report: * * * Enemies of Energy: Subsidy mythology After more than three decades of outsized federal subsidies that were supposed to turn wind and solar into the fuels of our future, they are still unable to rival the output of an energy option that has existed since we first harnessed fire 400,000 years ago. By Ken Braun Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the "Myths and Misconceptions" section of Enemies of Energy, a research repor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Ukraine Rethinks Mine Clearance for a New Age De-mining techniques developed for previous generations are no longer suitable for modern devices. Ukraine is again at the forefront of change. By David Hewitson and Ilya Timtchenko September 9, 2026 The technology of war is evolving faster than the systems it is designed to counter. Artificial intelligence, drones, sensors, and other technologies are transforming how weapons are developed, d more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Environmentalist photographer kicks off A.D. White Professors-at-Large series * Environmentalist photographer James Balog will launch a series of visits this fall from the A.D. White Professors-at-Large program, with a lecture about his work documenting the rapid retreat of glaciers around the world. Named for Cornell's first president, the program sponsors visits from scholars and public intellectuals in the life sciences, physical sciences, humanities, socia more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026, by Berta Lopez Domenech, policy analyst in the European Politics and Institutions Programme: * * * The glorification of Ratko Mladic should be incompatible with Serbia's EU aspiration Fifteen years ago, capturing Ratko Mladic and handing him to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) allowed Serbia to receive EU candidate status. On 7 September, the convicted war criminal responsible for the Srebrenica geno more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Brown on democracy, leadership * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will deliver Brown University's 106th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. '60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In an open-to-the-public talk titled "Leadership, Democracy and the Evolving Global Landscape," Trudeau will reflect on his time in office and discuss the f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * GW Researchers Find Link Between 'News Deserts' and Increased Loneliness * Washington (September 9, 2026) - As local news organizations continue to disappear from communities across the United States, new research from George Washington University suggests the decline may have implications beyond access to information: people with less access to local news are also more likely to experience loneliness. In a new study, George Washington University researche more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Hong Kong: IFJ stands in solidarity with sacked Hong Kong union leader * 09 September 2026 Hong Kong union leader and journalist Selina Cheng will face the final verdict in her wrongful termination case against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on September 10. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stands in firm solidarity with its affiliate, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), and continu more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Israel: Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report on UAE warning ahead of 7 October attack * 09 September 2026 On 9 September, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that he would be filing a libel lawsuit against daily Haaretz over a report it had published, which claimed that the President of the United Arab Emirates had warned him about the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack. The International Feder more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Lebanon/Israel: Hezbollah's Use of Cluster Munitions * (Beirut, September 9, 2026) - Hezbollah unlawfully fired widely banned cluster munitions into a town in northern Israel on March 4, 2026, and again on March 15, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks, neither of which caused civilian casualties, took place during a major escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah beginning on March 2 as part of the wider war in the regio more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Lesotho: following abduction of Kananelo Boloetse, RSF calls for independent investigation * Kananelo Boloetse, news editor of the media group Newsday, was abducted and assaulted at his home by unidentified individuals on 5 September in Maseru, the capital. He was released several hours later after being interrogated about his work as a journalist. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the journalist's abduction and the violence against more PR

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Sept. 9 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news: * * * Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation * Since its inception in the early 2000s, the annual Medicine in the Media workshop, has helped journalists specializing in medicine and science sharpen their reportorial skills in an era of increased mis- and disinformation. Steven Woloshin, professor of health policy and clinical practice, who has worked to improve the commun more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 10 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation Since its inception in the early 2000s, the annual Medicine in the Media workshop, has helped journalists specializing in medicine and science sharpen their reportorial skills in an era of increased mis- and disinformation. Steven Woloshin, professor of health policy and clinical practice, who has worked to improve the communication of medical evidence to physi more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Palestine: Whereabouts of two journalists still unknown after three years * 09 September 2026 Palestinian journalists Nidal Al-Wahidi and Haitham Abdel Wahid were arrested by Israeli forces shortly after the war in Gaza began in October 2023. Nearly three years later, their whereabouts remain unknown. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicat more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ selects 10 student journalists, recent graduates for SPJ26 news team * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has selected 10 student journalists and recent graduates to join The SPJ News team at SPJ26, Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio. Working alongside professional journalist mentors, they will report on keynote and breakout sessions, profile SPJ26 attendee more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Tunisia: FAPAJ calls on Tunisia's president to free journalist Mohamed El Yousfi * 09 September 2026 The Federation of Asia Pacific Journalists (FAPaJ) urges the President of Tunisia to take immediate action to secure the release of journalist Mohamed El Yousfi, who was arrested on September 4 outside the offices of Express FM as he was preparing to take part in a programme on water policy in Tunisia. Journ more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB Center for the Arts Announces Fall 2026 Season * A season full of experiences at UBCFA, with music, comedy, film, dance, speakers and free events By CAS Staff The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA), Western New York's premier arts hub, announces its fall 2026 season, with programming spanning music, comedy, film, dance, free events and the university's Distinguished Speakers Series. From nation more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Journalism Student Joins New York Times Corps Angie Ramirez, a junior in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, was selected in September for a prestigious year-long talent-mentorship program with The New York Times. The 21 college students in The New York Times Corps will receive career-building advice and other training from New York Times journalists to prepare them for reporting jobs. Ramir more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 9 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI celebrates the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation's commitment of $1.2 million to revitalized Heaslip Undergraduate Award * The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to highlight the continued philanthropic legacy of the late William (Bill) and Nona Macdonald Heaslip through the revitalized Heaslip Undergraduate Award. Supported by a 10-year $1.2-million agreement from the Toronto-based William and No more PR