Including Michaels acquiring JOANN, top university rankings, and seasonal news from both Whataburger and Spirit Halloween.
NEW YORK, July 11, 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.
- The Michaels Companies, Inc. Acquires JOANN® Intellectual Property and Private Label Brands
“This acquisition allows us to better serve both new and existing customers, respond to rising demand across categories, and build on our momentum as the destination for creating and celebrating in North America,” said David Boone, Chief Executive Officer at Michaels. - U.S. News Releases 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings
Of the 51 subject rankings, eight will have more schools ranked this year, including: agricultural sciences; artificial intelligence; computer science; electrical and electronic engineering; engineering; gastroenterology and hepatology; plant and animal science and polymer science. - Drink Up, Collect ‘Em All – Whataburger Releases Limited-Edition Commemorative Cups
Each collection is a tribute to Whataburger’s history, holidays and downright delicious favorites. Expect iconic Whataburger themes, some festive fun for Halloween and Christmas, plus something a little extra special for National Whataburger Day. These aren’t just cups – they’re keepsakes. - Novo Nordisk terminates collaboration with Hims & Hers Health, Inc. due to concerns about their illegal mass compounding and deceptive marketing
“Novo Nordisk is firm on our position and protecting patients living with obesity. When patients are prescribed semaglutide treatments by their licensed healthcare professional or a telehealth provider, they are entitled to receive authentic, FDA-approved and regulated Wegovy®,” said Dave Moore, Executive Vice President, US Operations of Novo Nordisk Inc. - Chainlink and Mastercard Partner to Enable Over 3 Billion Cardholders to Purchase Crypto Directly Onchain
As adoption of crypto assets continues to grow, collaborations like the one between Mastercard and Chainlink are helping drive a new wave of user-centric solutions that bridge the gap between crypto-native technology and real-world usability. - BOXABL Announces Intent to Merge with a SPAC, Targeting Nasdaq Listing
The Proposed Transaction represents a significant step forward in BOXABL’s mission to revolutionize affordable, sustainable housing. BOXABL currently has over 50,000 investors, representing an aggregate investment of over $200 million, who have shown support for BOXABL’s mission and vision. - Hunting for a Job? Spirit Halloween Hiring 50,000 Retail Associates for 2025 Season
Spirit Halloween treats associates to frightfully fun perks, including competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, a premium pay incentive program, and seasonal retention bonuses for returning store managers. To keep the tricks and treats alive after-hours, all associates also receive a 30% discount on Spirit Halloween purchases. - Clarivate Unveils the 2025 Journal Citation Reports
This is the 50th anniversary of the industry-leading annual reports, which provide a comprehensive overview of the world’s leading and trusted academic journals, offering academic institutions, researchers, and publishers the ability to gauge journals’ trustworthiness and impact. - Big4Bio and BYTE51 Announce Partnership at 2025 BIO International Convention to Make Life Sciences Intelligence Accessible to All
Starting June 16, Big4Bio subscribers can access BYTE51 for just $1,198 per year, compared to the standard $2,500 annual price. This discounted rate opens the door to a level of biotech market intelligence that might otherwise cost up to $20,000 per year through legacy data providers. - The Princeton Review Has Posted Its “Best Value Colleges for 2025” Report: Top Public and Private Colleges Ranked in Seven Categories
The criteria for the school selections broadly cover three subjects: academics, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates. More than 40 data points from the survey of administrators as well as surveys of students and of alumni were analyzed in the selection process. - Fortune Announces 2025 Fortune 500 List
Walmart earned the top spot on the Fortune 500 list for the 13th straight year, generating more than $7 trillion in cumulative revenue over that time period, followed by Amazon, UnitedHealth Group, Apple, and CVS Health. The top 10 Fortune 500 companies generated over $290 billion in annual revenue, totaling $4.2 trillion. - Carnival Cruise Line to Launch New Loyalty Program in 2026 Dubbed ‘Carnival Rewards’™
A cruise industry first, the program will introduce a points-based system featuring personalized perks and new ways to earn status, including credit card spend. - Lilly to acquire Verve Therapeutics to advance one-time treatments for people with high cardiovascular risk
Verve is developing a pipeline of gene editing medicines designed to address the drivers of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) through treatments that may only need to be given once in a lifetime. - ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 37,000 Jobs in May; Annual Pay was Up 4.5%
“After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum,” said Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. “Pay growth, however, was little changed in May, holding at robust levels for both job-stayers and job-changers.”
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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 June:
- Summer Entertaining: Whether consumers were hosting a barbecue, attending a concert, hitting the beach or embracing the latest style, there was something for everyone in June. Whataburger debuted its line of Whatafresher beverages, while Peroni made the jump to frozen treats to help consumers stay cool. The releases also kept pet parents in mind, with summer pet safety tips from TurfMutt and Swimply’s new way to help dogs cool off in the pool. Other releases ranged from summer injury prevention tips to a Baby Shark x SHEIN summer collection, festive foil for summer barbecues and summer blockbuster partnerships.
- Pride Month: Brands shared updates on recent legislation, events and campaigns related to and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. HBO Max releases its GAY HBO MAX SONG by drag superstar and DJ Trixie Mattel and Häagen-Dazs® celebrated three LGBTQIA2+S artists with large-scale murals. Meanwhile, brands reacted to the elimination of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which serves LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. And the National Press Club Journalism Institute hosted a discussion on localizing LGBTQ+ stories for communities nationwide.
- Father’s Day: Companies shared their love for dads with press releases covering gift ideas, special events, men’s health awareness and more. There were of course grilling recipes, but other releases shared the launch of Snoop Dogg’s new direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with a special Father’s Day promotion and the kick off of the KIDZ BOP “Daddy Dance Off.” Men’s health issues, from cholesterol to postpartum depression, were also a focus of Father’s Day-related announcements.
Coming up: The Fourth of July may already be behind us, but our team expects summer-related news to continue showing up in press releases as the season progresses, whether it be in travel, food or the entertainment industry. Both International Self Care Day (July 24) and back-to-school season typically generate a wave of headlines, so we’ll be on the lookout for related stories. And with earnings season kicking off in mid-July, the wire will be full of companies’ latest financial results.
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