Including the return of NASA's Crew-9 astronauts, PepsiCo's acquisition of poppi and Vrbo's top vacation rentals of the year.
NEW YORK, March 21, 2025 -- 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.
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- Welcome Home! NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth After Science Mission
NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth at 5:57 p.m. EDT on March 18. Teams aboard SpaceX recovery vessels retrieved the spacecraft and its crew. - PepsiCo to Acquire poppi
PepsiCo will acquire the fast-growing prebiotic soda brand for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. poppi's consumer-first approach, cultural cache, and nutritional profile have nurtured a loyal fan base and driven rapid growth. - Vrbo Reveals the 2025 Vacation Rentals of the Year
The selected homes range from three to nine bedrooms, with nightly average rates between $400 and $4,000, and are in the most in-demand destinations for rentals this spring and summer, including the Florida Panhandle; Scottsdale, Arizona and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. - Google Announces Agreement to Acquire Wiz
Google LLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc., a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two large and growing trends in the AI era: improved cloud security and the ability to use multiple clouds (multicloud). - New Home Depot Survey Reveals America's Must-Do Spring Projects
Among those surveyed, the most common tasks tackled nationwide are cleaning windows and screens, grill cleaning and weeding or clearing out the garden, highlighting a focus on freshening up both indoor and outdoor spaces as the new season begins. - Cisco Paves the Way with Agentic AI Collaboration
New agentic AI innovations include the general availability of the Webex AI Agent for enhanced customer experience. Additional solutions announced across Collaboration Devices and the Webex Suite include new workflows in AI Assistant for Webex Suite to streamline employee experiences, Webex Calling Customer Assist, and AirPlay on Cisco Devices for Microsoft Teams Rooms. - Wonder Expands Iconic Brand with New Line of Sweet Treats
The new line of treats features a variety of crowd-pleasing favorites perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon pick me-ups, and sweet cravings. It includes Crème-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, Glazed Honey Buns, Pecan Cinnamon Twists, Peanut Butter Wafers and more. - Garmin and researchers from Harvard and Oxford universities share initial findings from landmark study examining happiness
Daily physical activity and adequate sleep, both measured by Garmin devices, were strongly correlated with increased happiness and reduced levels of stress. The study also found that respondents were happiest when involved in cultural and social activities, eating, or spending time with friends and family. - IBM Taps NVIDIA AI Data Platform Technologies to Accelerate AI at Scale
IBM is planning to launch a content-aware storage capability for its hybrid cloud infrastructure offering, IBM Fusion; intends to expand its watsonx integrations; and is introducing new IBM Consulting capabilities with NVIDIA to help drive AI innovation across the enterprise. - America Has Spoken! French Bulldog Remains the Most Pup-ular Breed for the Third Consecutive Year
"The Frenchie has solidified itself as America's sweetheart, and it's no surprise why," said American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "They are fabulous companions for a variety of people." While the playful and adaptable French Bulldog's popularity shows no signs of slowing, the smart and courageous Cane Corso has been quietly climbing the charts since becoming recognized by the AKC in 2010. - Join Crayola in Celebrating International Colour Day at "The Most Colourful Reunion Ever!"
On March 21 in New York City, the free, public event will mark the return of eight beloved retired crayon colors, brought to life by their crayon personas for a unique, one-day-only, immersive experience celebrating creativity, color, and cultural exploration. - The Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years of Precision, Athleticism & Sisterhood in 2025
Jessica Tuttle, Executive Vice President, Productions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., the parent company of the Radio City Rockettes, said, "This Women's History Month, we celebrate the enduring legacy of the Rockettes and honor the rich history of these trailblazing women who are part of a unique sisterhood. As we look to the future, we commit to the continued evolution of the line and to inspiring generations of women to follow their dreams." - TOGETHXR and Aflac Put More Ducks in a Row for Women's Sports
Through their renewed partnership, TOGETHXR and Aflac announced the launch of Raise the Bar, a campaign that encourages bars around the country to pledge to show the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on at least 50% of their TVs from March 17-April 6.
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