Weekly Recap: 13 Press Releases You Might Have Missed
A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the debut of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter', Americans' retirement planning and ways to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA.
NEW YORK, April 5, 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. Beyoncé Releases Cowboy CarterCOWBOY CARTER, executive produced by
Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
This is the work of an artist who thrives in her freedom to grow, expand,
and create limitlessly. It makes no apologies, and seeks no permission in
elevating, amplifying, and redefining the sounds of music, while
dismantling accepted false norms about Americana culture.
2. Americans Believe They Will Need $1.46 Million to Retire Comfortably
According to Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning & Progress StudyU.S.
adults believe they will need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, a 15%
increase over the $1.27 million reported last year, far outpacing today's
inflation rate which currently hovers between 2% and 3%. Meanwhile, the
average amount that U.S. adults have saved for retirement dropped
modestly from $89,300 in 2023 to $88,400 today, but is more than $10,000
off its five-year peak of $98,800 in 2021.
3. AT&T Addresses Recent Data Set Released on the Dark Web"AT&T has launched
a robust investigation supported by internal and external cybersecurity
experts. Based on our preliminary analysis, the data set appears to be
from 2019 or earlier, impacting approximately 7.6 million current AT&T
account holders and approximately 65.4 million former account holders."
4. The Home Depot Unveils Seasonal Savings During Spring Black Friday
EventFrom April 4 - 28, 2024, The Home Depot invites doers to discover
and shop incredible discounts on a wide range of spring home improvement
essentials, including plants, mulch, landscaping tools, grills, outdoor
power equipment and more - prepping for an unforgettable season of curb
appeal, spring cleaning, gardening and barbecue-bash hosting.
5. ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by
184,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay was Up 5.1%"March was surprising not
just for the pay gains, but the sectors that recorded them. The three
biggest increases for job-changers were in construction, financial
services, and manufacturing," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP.
"Inflation has been cooling, but our data shows pay is heating up in both
goods and services."
6. Chipotle Hides More Than $1 Million in Free Burritos Inside New Burrito
Vault Game Ahead of National Burrito DayWith more than 1.34 billion
possible burrito combinations at Chipotle, Burrito Vault shines a light
on the versatility of Chipotle's customizable menu, made with more than
53 real fresh ingredients and no artificial flavors, colors or additives.
7. Lunar Dawn Team Awarded NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle ContractThis
next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) will enable the exploration
of the surface of the Moon in unprecedented fashion as part of NASA's
Artemis campaign. It will dramatically extend the range that astronauts
can travel from their landing sites as they perform high-priority science
investigations on the Moon.
8. Target Taps Kristen Wiig as 'Target Lady' to Bring the Excitement for Big
Spring Savings at Target Circle Kick-Off and Target Circle Week
EventTarget Circle Week returns April 7-13 with up to 40% off hundreds of
thousands of spring items plus a one day-only 10% off Target GiftCards
deal. Target Circle Week also kicks off the launch of the retailer's new
Target Circle program, offering three new membership options to help
members save even more during Target Circle Week and beyond.
9. Nikola Produces 43, Wholesales 40 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks for
U.S. Customers in Q1 2024"We anticipate further sales growth in future
quarters as our HYLA hydrogen fueling solutions come online. This
includes our recently celebrated first modular refueling station in
Ontario, Calif., as well as our first Canadian refueling station in
Edmonton, Alberta," said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky.
10. BIC® EZ Reach® Brings "Slow Burn Sessions" to YouTube for 420
WeekendBIC is teaming up again with America's favorite trio,
entertainment superstar Snoop Dogg, music icon Willie Nelson and
lifestyle innovator Martha Stewart, to bring a slow, satisfying burn to
the 420 weekend. "Slow Burn Sessions" by BIC EZ Reach Lighters features
4 hours and 20 minutes of exclusive content on YouTube that will give
viewers a chance to unwind with three celebrity-led, mood-setting
segments, each with their own flare.
11. Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America Partner Again to Fight Hunger.
Spark Change. in the Movement to End Hunger"The funds raised through
this campaign go toward local Feeding America food banks, meaning we can
all make a difference in our own neighborhoods," said Kathleen
McLaughlin, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer,
Walmart and President, Walmart Foundation.
12. American Battery Technology Company Awarded $20 Million Tax Credit
through Competitive US DOE Process to Advance its Critical Minerals
Battery Recycling FacilityABTC is commercializing its
internally-developed recycling process that utilizes an upfront
strategic de-manufacturing process followed by a targeted chemical
extraction train in order to recover battery materials with high yields,
low cost, and with a low environmental footprint.
13. How to Watch Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse with NASA from AnywhereNASA
will host live coverage of the eclipse starting at 1 p.m. EDT. The
agency's eclipse coverage will include live views of the eclipse from
across North America, special appearances by NASA experts, astronauts
aboard the space station, and an inside look at NASA's eclipse science
experiments and watch parties across the country.
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