WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Kansas State department head refuses to remove DEI 'until somebody physically makes me' Universities in Kansas face federal bans, state bans, and university system policies against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -- but none of this is stopping faculty in Kansas from keeping DEI indoctrination alive and well in their classrooms. "I'm not gonna change it until somebody physically makes me," said Don Kurtz, head of the S  more

SURREY, England, May 22 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * ACS continues German expansion with new office By Damian Brett | Charter firm Air Charter Service (ACS) has continued its office expansion with the opening of a new base in Stuttgart. ACS said the new office was its fifth in Germany and its 42nd globally. Stuttgart had been chosen as a location because of its importance as a financial centre and the fact that it is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country.  more

BOWIE, Maryland, May 22 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Powerful Speaker Series Tackles Student-Athlete Mental Health The pressures on student-athletes have never been greater. Balancing academic demands, athletic commitments and personal challenges can take a toll on mental health. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, a May 14 town hall conversation brought together voices in sports, mental performance and leadership to discuss strategies for   more

PARIS, France, May 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Call for the release of journalists Alican Uludag, Merdan Yanardag, and Ismail Ari, arbitrarily detained in Turkiye * The detention of news editor Merdan Yanardag has been extended until his next court hearing on 6 July. Meanwhile, fellow journalists Alican Uludag and Ismail Ari also remain in custody and will appear in court for the first time on 21 May and 5 June, respectively. All three a  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Demands Accountability for Prediction Markets Offering Sports Betting * Senator calls out prediction markets for threatening tribal communities and exposing children to predatory practices; In WA, gambling rates among high schoolers have spiked more than 40% since 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations Foreign governme  more

PARIS, France, May 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * CPJ, RSF warn Iran using 83-day blackout to hide press crackdown Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) are deeply alarmed by the Iranian government's ongoing nationwide internet blackout, which has cut off journalists from the outside world for 83 consecutive days. What began as an effort to control information has become a sustained assault on press f  more

NEW YORK, May 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * New AI Safety Tool expands critical safety guidance for journalists and editors in the U.S. Two leading organizations dedicated to press freedom today launched JESS (Journalist Expert Safety Support), an AI-powered tool designed to give journalists, editors, and news organizations working across the United States greater access to essential safety information and guidance. Purpo  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 22 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Former White House Lawyers Warn About Executive Abuses The courts are the only institutions upholding norms, say former Bush and Obama lawyers. Written by Steve Hartsoe As presidential power expands and democratic norms deteriorate, two of the nation's leading legal scholar-practitioners told a Dartmouth audience that the courts appear to be the only institutions constraining abuses of executive authority.   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 21 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Delroy Lindo tells SFSU graduates to 'be bold' at 125th Commencement * Oscar-nominated actor Delroy Lindo (B.A., '04) urged the Class of 2026 to create opportunities for themselves and others at San Francisco State University's 125th Commencement ceremony, held Thursday, May 21, at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Extending the celebration beyond th  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Exposes the Inside Jobs Enabling Fraud * WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered opening remarks highlighting how fraud in government programs is often enabled by the very people entrusted to safeguard taxpayer dollars. Ernst welcomed two whistleblowers who faced retaliation for exposing fraud, along with investigative reporte  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 22 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Ex-Husband, Current Husband, One Wild Rescue: Korean Action Comedy 'Husbands in Action' Premieres June 19 Netflix has set June 19 as the global premiere date for the action-comedy film Husbands in Action and unveiled its teaser trailer and poster. Built around the hilarious premise of an ex-husband and current husband forced to team up, the film offers a fun, easy watch for audiences looking for act  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Global affairs student finishes second in Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest * George Mason University global affairs major Noella Mongony has received second prize in the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest, the Elie Wiesel Foundation has announced. Mongony was recognized for her essay, "Stones That Remember." The foundation invites students to write essays that engage deeply with complex mo  more

SURREY, England, May 22 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * IAG Cargo launches virtual work experience programme By Damian Brett IAG Cargo has launched a virtual work experience programme that it hopes will inspire the next generation of air cargo professionals. The free, self-led online programme is open to anyone aged more than 14 years old. The service offers interactive modules and scenario based activities and showcases the industry's global impact, the variety of roles   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Six inspirational figures receive Johns Hopkins honorary degrees University recognizes journalist Wolf Blitzer, mRNA pioneer Katalin Kariko, mathematical ecologist Simon A. Levin, longtime Red Cross leader Gail J. McGovern, preeminent portraitist Amy Sherald, and trailblazing cancer researcher Bert Vogelstein * A top broadcast journalist and foreign-policy expert, a groundbreaking mRNA researcher, a lea  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal * Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations Foreign governments hostile to a free press could exert extraordinary influence over CNN, CBS News,  more

PARIS, France, May 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Maldives: Two journalists jailed after documentary on president's alleged sexual harassment and abuse of power. * After covering a public interest story involving Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, two journalists from the news site Adhadhu, Mohamed Shahzan and Leevan Ali Naseer, were wrongfully convicted of "contempt of court." Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for their immediate rele  more

VIENNA, Austria, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights issued the following report on April 30, 2026 entitled "2025 Activity Report of the Permanent Working Group for Safety of Journalists." Here is the summary: * * * According to data from the Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office (SPPO), the number of cases involving acts acts against journalists increased by 106.15% last year, rising from 65 in 2024 to   more

PARIS, France, May 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Political and social crisis in Bolivia: 14 attacks against the press in seven days * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has recorded at least 14 attacks targeting journalists and national and international media crews in Bolivia in recent days. These abuses took place between 12 and 18 May 2026, across four different zones of the country, while covering social protests. Attempted arbitrary arre  more

PARIS, France, May 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * RSF's ten recommendations to Benin's new president for strengthening press freedom * Romuald Wadagni will be sworn in on 24 May following his election on 12 April for a seven-year term as Benin's president. As the political heir to outgoing President Patrice Talon, whose years in power were marked by a worrying decline in press freedom, the new president arrives at the Palais de la Marina wi  more

SURREY, England, May 22 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Swissport enters Moroccan cargo market through latest acquisition By Damian Brett Ground handler Swissport has entered the Moroccan cargo market through the purchase of Swiftair Maroc as part of its strategy to expand its cargo presence. Casablanca-based Swiftair Maroc is a cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport, which is Morocco's primary airfreight hub and handles approximately 95% of the country's   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Research Hub Focused on Why Local News Matters Launched A new searchable database developed by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and Rebuild Local News brings together research on the importance of local news for communities. Genaro Armas A new online database aimed at helping solve the local news crisis gives newsrooms, funders and policymakers access to critical research about how loca  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 21 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * What Makes St. Olaf a 'Dream School'? * In a moment of rapid change for higher education and the workforce, students are being asked to navigate increasing uncertainty about their futures. A recent conversation with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Selingo about his new book highlights how a St. Olaf education -grounded in research, mentorship, and off-campus experiences -can meet that moment. Beneath  more