A roundup of the most newsworthy press
releases from PR Newswire this week, including Cadbury's Bunny
Tryouts winner, NASA's plans for the total solar eclipse, and
management updates at Boeing.
NEW
YORK, March 29, 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.
- 3M introduces a world's first
innovation to help redefine shipping and packaging
3M is launching the first known
padded, paper-based curbside recyclable mailer material that
businesses can also use to automate their packaging process. This
new material is capable of producing packages up to three times
faster than manual packing when paired with qualified automated
packaging machines.
- Cadbury Announces 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts Winner - Louie
the Raccoon!
Louie is a two-year-old raccoon from Miami, FL, who was rescued by his owner Jaime
in 2021 after he had been deemed unfit to live in the wild. When he
isn't lounging in his favorite tree, he's busy fundraising for
wildlife rescue & rehabilitation centers by creating art using
his toe-painting skills!
- First Lady Jill Biden, Sen.
Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.),
Kerry Washington, Jane Fonda, Paris
Hilton, with Changemakers and Activists Headline A Day of
Unreasonable Conversation
Through thought-provoking discussions, impactful performances, and,
at times, emotional conversations, A Day of Unreasonable
Conversation surfaced new perspectives on today's most complex
topics to an audience of television writers, showrunners, and
executives. Speakers were vulnerable in sharing stories that often
do not get heard and urged the audience of TV creators to
incorporate these experiences into their work.
- NASA, Agencies to Brief Plans for April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA is joining with scientific and transportation agencies to
engage the public, share safety information, and conduct science
during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Over the course of about an hour,
viewers in 15 states across the United
States will experience up to four and half minutes of
darkness when the Moon moves fully in front of the Sun, revealing
the Sun's faint outer atmosphere: the corona.
- Harry Potter: Visions of
Magic to Host its Asia Premiere in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa
Discover a series of immersive environments inspired by enigmatic
places in the magical community, like the Room of Requirement,
Newt's Menagerie, the Ministry of Magic, and more. Responsive video
content, bold architecture, and original soundscapes create
breathtaking multi-sensory installations, while interactive
technology invites guests to illuminate the invisible, revealing
visions of magic that bring the entire experience to life.
- Boeing Announces Board and Management Changes
Boeing President and CEO Dave
Calhoun announced his decision to step down as CEO at the
end of 2024, and he will continue to lead Boeing through the year
to complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position
the company for the future.
- Build-A-Bear Workshop is Your ONE HOP SHOP for Bunny Visits
and Last Minute Easter Gifts
The hit new plush collection, Mini Beans, are now back in stock in
all Workshops across the country. In honor of the holiday, children
can also visit with the beloved Build-A-Bear costumed character ,
Pawlette the Bunny, at select Workshop locations on Easter
Saturday.
- United Becomes First Airline to Add New, Larger Overhead
Bins to Embraer E175 Aircraft
United may expand the E175 larger overhead bins offering to more
than 150 aircraft by the end of 2026. United is the first airline
to offer these larger overhead bins on E175 airplanes and estimates
this move will nearly eliminate the need for one million annual
passengers to gate-check bags on more than 150,000 E175
flights.
- March Harvard CAPS / Harris Poll: Trump's Lead Narrows to 2
Points After Biden Gives State of the Union
President Joe Biden's overall
approval rating remained at 45%, while 55% of voters say they
approve of Donald Trump's job as
president. Immigration and inflation remained voters' top two
concerns for the third month in a row. The poll also covers public
opinion on the potential TikTok ban and the Israel-Hamas war.
- Cision and Reddit Announce Expanded Partnership to Deliver
Richer Social Insights
With over 73 million daily active users globally, Reddit offers a
unique platform where passionate communities engage in organic
discussions about brands, products, and industry trends. By
integrating Reddit's data into the Cision suite of products,
customers will be fully equipped with the most complete
understanding of real-time consumer behavior, conversations, and
preferences available.
- Alpha Motor Corporation Advances Preproduction of WOLF
Electric Truck, Introduces Base Model Details
"With a focus on affordable, mainstream EV trucks — a segment with
significant market demand and growth potential — Alpha is poised to
lead the EV mass market with its accessible design and
performance," said Steve Symington,
Founder at Bottom Line Investing (BLI).
- Cisco Announces New Multifunctional Collaboration Devices
for Hybrid Work
At Enterprise Connect, the company announced the launch of the
Cisco Board Pro G2, an AI-fueled and touch-enabled collaboration
device, and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series, designed to bring a
modern and personalized productivity hub to any desk.
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