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Journalists... Newsletter for Saturday May 02, 2026 ( 10 items )  

'Reporting is not a crime': SPJ joins coalition urging DOJ to drop charges against journalists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * 'Reporting is not a crime': SPJ joins coalition urging DOJ to drop charges against journalists * The Society of Professional Journalists joins a coalition of civil liberties, journalism and press freedom organizations led by Amnesty International urging the U.S. Department of Justice to drop charges against journalist Georgia Fort and other members of the press.  The l  more

AF KLM Cargo Sees Volumes Rise But Revenues Fall in Q1
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * AF KLM Cargo sees volumes rise but revenues fall in Q1 By Damian Brett The first quarter of the year was a mixed bag for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) as cargo volumes were on the rise despite a dip in revenues. The Franco-Dutch group saw first-quarter revenues at the cargo business decline by 3.5% year on year to Euros600m despite cargo volumes increasing by 4% to 234,000 tons and cargo traffic improving by  more

ANZ CEO Matos Speaks With Bluenotes Senior Journalist Muling
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 1 -- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group issued the following transcript of an interview on April 30, 2026, by Bluenotes senior journalist Alicia Muling with CEO Nuno Matos: * * * Alicia Muling: Well, Nuno, good morning, thanks so much for joining us. Nuno Matos: Good morning, Alicia. How are you? Alicia Muling: I'm very well, thank you. Today the bank is announcing its first half results, amid what is a really complex and uncertain geopolitical environment. How  more

Dimerco: Fuel Issues and Rising AI Demand Put Pressure on Airfreight
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Dimerco: Fuel issues and rising AI demand put pressure on airfreight By Damian Brett Airfreight capacity is continuing to come under pressure as a result of rising demand for AI and computer chip products and a reduction of bellyhold capacity, according to freight forwarder Dimerco. The Taiwan-headquartered freight forwarder said that the jet-fuel crisis created by the Middle East conflict has resulted in airlines re  more

Iranian-American Detained Journalist Tops Annual Ranking Of One Free Press Coalition's "10 Most Urgent" Press Freedom Cases
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 2 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Iranian-American Detained Journalist Tops Annual Ranking Of One Free Press Coalition's "10 Most Urgent" Press Freedom Cases The 2026 "10 Most Urgent" list spotlights journalists targeted for seeking to tell the truth who are facing "terrorism" or "anti-state" charges * NEW YORK - Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day, leading news organizations and publishers around the world have come together as part  more

Penn State campuses to hold spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8-10
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State campuses to hold spring 2026 commencement ceremonies May 8-10 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates across the commonwealth during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, the majority of which will be held Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10. This spring, Penn State expects to award approximately 15,085 diplomas to students  more

Ridenhour Prizes Honor Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni With 2026 Truth-Telling Prize
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Ridenhour Prizes Honor Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni With 2026 Truth-Telling Prize Award Recognizes Reuveni's Courage in Exposing Efforts to Mislead Courts and Undermine the Rule of Law * Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni recei  more

Two to Receive University of Wyoming Honorary Degrees
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Two to Receive UW Honorary Degrees The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16. They are Bob Beck, a veteran media professional and educator who retired from Wyoming Public Media after serving as news director of Wyoming Public Radio for 34 years; and Jay Kemmerer, a busi  more

UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, th  more

Xeneta: The Worst May Be Over After Air Cargo Prices Surge in April
SURREY, England, May 2 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Xeneta: The worst may be over after air cargo prices surge in April By Damian Brett Airfreight rates may have peaked following the Middle East conflict after they increased by more than 30% year on year in April, according to data provider Xeneta. The latest monthly figures from Xeneta show that last month airfreight demand was up 2% year on year, capacity declined by 1% and the dynamic cargo load factor increased by   more