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15 Top Press Releases from August
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Including the best colleges for 2026, a Trolli x Mountain Dew collaboration, a new FDA approval for Wegovy and a back-to-school headline recap.
NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the last month 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. International Paper Announces Strategic ChangesInternational Paper has
reached a definitive agreement with American Industrial Partners (AIP) to
sell its Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business for $1.5 billion, subject
to closing adjustments. Other changes include a $250 million investment
in the Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala. and the closure of Riceboro Mill,
Savannah Mill and Savannah Box Plant.
2. The Princeton Review's Best Colleges for 2026 Rankings Are OutThe 50
ranking lists each name the top 25 colleges (of those in the book) in a
specific category. Among them are lists on subjects of high interest to
parents including Great Financial Aid and Best Career Services.
Others report on subjects students often inquire about on campus
tours--Best Campus Food, Best College Dorms, College City Gets High
Marks, and Profs Get High Marks.
3. BOXABL and FG Merger II Corp. Sign Merger Agreement to Pursue a BOXABL
Public Listing on NASDAQThis marks a significant step forward in BOXABL's
journey toward becoming a publicly listed company. To date, BOXABL has
raised over $230 Million from over 50,000 investors. There has also been
significant interest in its products and vision to disrupt the current
housing construction industry.
4. Can-Am Launches New Generation Defender Side-by-Side, Engineered to
Outperform"From managing farmland, to running a job site, or escaping to
the backcountry, the new generation Defender is all about bringing true
value to our riders with practical and best-in-class features,
industry-leading technology and reliable performance that they can count
on to help them get the job done and beyond," said Julie Tourville,
Director, Global Marketing, Can-Am Off-Road at BRP.
5. BitMine Immersion (BMNR) ETH Holdings Exceed 1.15 Million Tokens, Valued
in Excess of $4.96 Billion, and Largest ETH Treasury in WorldAs of August
10th at 10:59pm ET, the Company's ETH holdings total 1,150,263 at $4,311
per ETH (Bloomberg), making BitMine the largest ETH treasury in the
world.
6. Trolli(®) and Mountain Dew(®) Collide for the Most Epic Collaboration
Across Sour Gummy Candy and Refreshing BeveragesThe brands are launching
two limited-edition innovative tangy and sweet products: Trolli x
Mountain Dew Sour Brite Crawlers(®) gummi candy and Mountain Dew Zero
Sugar x Trolli Cherry Lemon, bringing the products to life in both chewy
gummy candy and a refreshing beverage.
7. Wegovy(®) approved by FDA for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic
MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis"The FDA's conditional
approval of Wegovy(®) for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH
marks a truly pivotal milestone and a significant step forward for the
MASH community and those seeking new options. This builds on the
expanding body of evidence demonstrating the clinical benefits of
semaglutide across a range of chronic conditions including diabetes,
obesity, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease," said Dave Moore,
executive vice president of US Operations, at Novo Nordisk.
8. Claire's Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings to Maximize Business
ValueClaire's retail stores in North America will remain open and
continue to serve customers while the Company continues to explore all
strategic alternatives. Claire's U.S. intends to seek approval for a
consensual use of cash collateral to ensure it has the liquidity
necessary to support its operations.
9. Sapiens to be acquired by Advent for $2.5 Billion "We are excited to
enter the next chapter for Sapiens in partnership with Advent to continue
supporting insurance carriers with their entire transformation journey,
delivering the product innovation and service excellence they expect from
us. Sapiens remains fully committed to being a global leader in SaaS,
digital, and AI-driven insurance software solutions across Life, Pension
& Annuities and P&C markets," said Roni Al-Dor, Chief Executive Officer
of Sapiens.
10. BradyPLUS and Imperial Dade to Unite, Advancing a Shared Vision of
Customer-Centric GrowthThe merger brings together two organizations with
a shared passion for delivering exceptional customer value and a common
culture rooted in the legacy of family-owned businesses. The combined
organization will be able to serve more customers with a broader
portfolio of products and services.
11. Osprey Packs Introduces Its Most Advanced Run Collection Yet for Spring
2026Developed in tandem with world-class athletes, Osprey's 2026 run
collection sets a new benchmark in running gear innovation. The
centerpiece of Osprey's updated run family is the Duro | Dyna Pro
series, designed and tested alongside elite athletes on some of the
world's most challenging trails and racecourses.
12. Honeywell Acquires SparkMeter's Data Platform and Software Technologies
to Strengthen Its Portfolio of Utility SolutionsThe integration of these
grid intelligence technologies from SparkMeter significantly enhances
Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities, enabling the delivery of
scalable, data-driven solutions designed to modernize grid
infrastructure and address the increasing demand for energy.
13. Sea-Doo Ramps Up PWC Connectivity and Switch Pontoons Horsepower for
2026The award-winning Sea-Doo Switch with its unique blend of
accessibility, affordability and modularity continues to provide fun for
the whole family with more power than ever before with the addition of
the 300 hp supercharged Rotax 1630 ACE engine to various configurations
of the Switch family.
14. ALDI Announces the Quarter Club: A Celebration of the Ultimate ALDI
LoyalistsTo celebrate and thank its most loyal customers, ALDI is in
search of its biggest fans to induct into the first-ever ALDI Quarter
Club: an exclusive group of 25 Super Fans with an unabashed and
unwavering love for ALDI. Once inducted, ALDI Quarter Club members will
earn more than just bragging rights.
15. Meet the Switchback: Aliner's Bold New Take on Rugged, Compact Camping
Designed for the no-frills adventurer, the Switchback delivers exactly
what overlanders, weekend warriors, and digital nomads have been craving
-- a cozy, insulated, ultra-light sleeping pod for your truck with zero
fuss. At just 375 lbs, the Switchback fits most standard and mid-sized
pickup truck beds (5.5'-8') and is garageable even when mounted, fitting
through a 7' garage door in the closed position.
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Trending Topics
In addition to the newsworthy headlines above, the PR Newswire team spotted several larger trending topics dominating headlines in August:
-- Back to School: Classrooms welcomed back students in August and the wire
was buzzing with related press releases. Topics ranged from supply
drives to student mental health tips, AI in the classroom and more.
Pacsun announced a series of tailgate pop-ups at schools across the
country, while the SKIPPY® Crushin' It tour announced dates to focus on
fighting food insecurity on campus. On the tech side, AI note-taking app
Coconote announced a free premium version for all educators nationwide
and Pearson shared AI tips for parents to discuss with their children.
-- Inc. 5000: The annual list of America's fastest-growing private
companies was released in August and PR Newswire distributed a wave of
announcements regarding companies' placements in the ranking. The
companies on the list spanned industries, including AI, national
security, maternity care, energy and fitness.
-- Labor Day: Ahead of the Sept. 1 holiday celebrating the contributions of
American workers and marking the unofficial end of summer, various
organizations shared news of sales, events and other initiatives. Among
the popular headlines: Hidden Valley Ranch covered checked bag fees for
fans bringing ranch along on their holiday vacations; the RV Industry
Association marked the holiday with the release of its annual Fall
Travel Intention Survey; and Natural Grocers offered deals on all the
Labor Day necessities. And many looked forward to the $1.1 billion Labor
Day Powerball drawing.
Coming up: In September, our team is expecting to see the beginnings of holiday-related press releases, whether it's for Halloween, holiday shopping or Thanksgiving. Plus, fall brings with it the start of football season, which is already producing a regular flow of press releases. And Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and always generates a wave of announcements for events and awareness initiatives.
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