• World Press Freedom Day 2024: Inspiring quotes, images, and wishes to champion freedom of speech

    World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3rd, is a significant day honouring and upholding the fundamental principles of press freedom. It is a call to action, urging us to advocate for the independence of the media and the protection of journalists. It recognises the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding the public's right to information and holding those in power accountable. This year, the Government of Chile and UNESCO will host the 31st World Press Freedom...

  • Threats to press freedom

    The country marks World Press Freedom Day today as the manhunt continues for former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, who is wanted for the murder of broadcaster Percival Mabasa or Percy Lapid.

  • The State Of World Press Freedom

    The State Of World Press Freedom The 2024 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), was released today. This year, the agency highlights a “worrying decline in support and respect for media autonomy and an increase in pressure from the state or other political actors.” This is based on the fact that, of the five indicators used to compile the ranking, it is the political indicator that has fallen most, with a global average decline of 7.6 points. Out...

  • Jim Thorpe receives the Medal of Freedom

    JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The town of Jim Thorpe in Carbon County is named after one of the greatest athletes in history. That man was honored at the white house with the highest civilian award. Although Jim Thorpe is no longer alive, his legacy was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The []

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    Who are the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients?

    Here's a look at this year's recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor.

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    Who are the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients?

    Here's a look at this year's recipients of the nation's highest civilian honor.

  • Every Day Is Press Freedom Day

    Every Day Is Press Freedom Day Optical elusions.

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    Passenger Demand Up 13.8% in March

    Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data

  • TikTok ban would weaken press freedom

    Journalists have good reason to be skeptical of TikTok, but a government ban on the app could empower the government to censor or outlaw news outlets, too. Public domain image via Flickr. On Wednesday, President Biden signed legislation that would force the Chinese-based owner of TikTok to sell the app or face a ban in the United States.We’re not here to tell journalists — or anyone else — to use TikTok. (Though if you do, be sure to check out our security tips for...

  • HMS Cattistock to be given the Freedom of Poole

    Over 70 service men and women will march through the streets of Poole on Saturday 4 May as a Royal Navy Warship is granted the Freedom of Poole. The entire Ships Company of HMS Cattistock, led by The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth, will parade from The Quay in celebration of the ship […]

  • Elm trees were a symbol of urban pastoralism — until most of them disappeared

    You can see vestiges of bygone elms all over Maine — from street corners that seem strangely empty to nicknames that live on.

  • Nell Irvin Painter’s Chronicles of Freedom

    Elias Rodriques A new career-spanning book offers a portrait of Painter’s career as a historian, essayist, and most recently visual artist.