Weekly Recap: 15 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including a 2025 trend forecast, Spirit Airlines' letter to customers and TSA's plans for a busy Thanksgiving week. 

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

1. The Economist launches The World Ahead 2025-forecasting a year of uncertainty and instability with Trump upending global trade, economics and geopolitics
   Commenting on this year's edition of The World Ahead, editor Tom Standage said, "Donald Trump's decisive victory and imminent return to the White House will, more than anything else, shape the coming year, with implications in many areas of policy, not just for America, but for the world."
2. Spirit Airlines Issues Open Letter to All Spirit Guests
   "Spirit has entered into an agreement with our bondholders that is expected to reduce our total debt, provide increased financial flexibility, position Spirit for long-term success and accelerate investments providing Guests with enhanced travel experiences and greater value. Part of this financial restructuring includes filing a "prearranged" chapter 11," the letter says.
3. Pop-Tarts® Dials Up the Crazy Good Drama as Three Edible Mascots Compete to be Eaten at the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
   The Pop-Tarts Bowl is back with three times the Crazy Goodness as the highly anticipated game won't just play out between two college football teams – it'll be happening between three Pop-Tarts Edible Mascots, too. All for the ultimate pastry glory of being the game-winning snack for the Pop-Tarts Bowl victors.
4. TSA readies for busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record, provides passengers with time-saving travel tips
   The TSA is projected to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, representing a volume increase of approximately 6% from this time in 2023. Passenger volumes have reached record highs in 2024, with an increase of 17% since 2022.
5. A global sustainable food system could lift 300 million people out of undernourishment, Deloitte reports
   Released during COP29, Deloitte's new report, Turning point: feeding the world sustainably, quantifies the potential social and economic benefits resulting from sustainably transforming global food production. Around 730 million people—nearly 10% of the global population—are presently undernourished.
6. Every Woman's Marathon: A Celebration Of Strength, Inclusivity and Community
   With over 40% of participants being first-time marathon runners and longer-than-average finish time, the event was a welcoming and empowering gateway into the world of endurance running for many women who never thought they could cross a marathon finish line. Team Milk's Every Woman's Marathon will be back in 2025.
7. SAS signs European Commission's AI Pact
   SAS joins more than 130 companies accelerating adoption of the European Union AI Act's principles within their organizations. The pledge encourages companies to advance AI governance, identify high-risk AI systems and promote AI literacy, which are all requirements of the Act.
8. Pizza Hut Launches "Pizza Wine" - A Tomato Wine as Bold as Your Favorite Slice
   The wine offers an aromatic blend of fresh herbs and spices with rich, sun-ripened tomato notes and a subtle hint of toasted oak – reminiscent of a perfectly baked pizza crust. While crafted from tomatoes, the wine delivers a tasting similar to a white wine when enjoyed chilled. 
9. Cision to Transform AI-Powered Communications in Collaboration with Google Cloud
   "By leveraging the power of Google Cloud's AI, we're not just building more powerful products for our customers, we're also setting a new benchmark for the future of insights and communications, innovating in ways that will redefine the industry," said Prasant Gondipalli, Interim CEO of Cision.
10. U.S. Postal Service Provides Sneak Peek at 2025 Stamps
    "This early glimpse into our 2025 stamp program demonstrates our commitment to providing a diverse range of subjects and designs for both philatelists and stamp enthusiasts," said Lisa Bobb-Semple, Stamp Services director for USPS. "This year, we are continuing several of our popular series and commemorative anniversaries, while introducing some exciting new stamps."
11. McDonald's Gets Saucy This Holiday Season to Celebrate the Return of the McRib® Sandwich
    Starting Dec. 3, for a limited time, your favorite saucy sandwich – the McRib – returns to participating restaurants just in time to satisfy your holiday cravings. McDonald's is also debuting A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce, a half-gallon jug of the iconic McRib sauce – perfect for holiday parties, festive recipes or the ultimate stocking stuffer for McRib lovers.
12. Post-Election November Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 54% as Voters Hope He Will Address Top Issues of Inflation and Immigration
    Inflation (45%) and immigration (16%) continue to be the most important issues to voters personally, with inflation a concern across party lines, immigration of more concern for Republicans (28%), and abortion (18%) and climate change (13%) more of a concern for Democrats.
13. KIT KAT® Brand Debuts First-Ever Seasonal Shape: KIT KAT® Santas
    Available for a limited time only, this new KIT KAT® treat is a festive addition to the brand's product lineup that is adorned with imprinted boots, a jolly smile and an even crispier wafer-to-chocolate ratio than a traditional KIT KAT® bar.
14. AI Company Moonvalley Raises $70 Million in Funding to Develop Future of Generative Media
    Working with a world class team of researchers, engineers and artists from companies like Deepmind, Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft and more, their goal is to build an artist-first creative suite for the film industry and creatives, cementing Moonvalley as a pioneer in the video model space.
15. Up to $14 Million for the Taking: Taco Bell Foundation Announces Opening of Live Más Scholarship
    Open to Taco Bell Team Members and customers alike, submitting a two-minute video could earn students up to $25,000 in scholarship funds towards their education. This opportunity is designed for those who dare to dream big and challenge the status quo, embodying the true essence of a cultural rebel.

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