13 Press Releases You Need to See This Week

Including a new shrimp trio from Red Lobster, EchoStar's deal with SpaceX and the winner of Miss America 2026.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 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.

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. Red Lobster's New Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp Is Big On Flavor & Light On Your Wallet
   Introducing Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp, a trio of shrimp dishes – Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo and Popcorn Shrimp – for just $15.99. It may not be endless, but it's endlessly delicious and "spend-lessly" good for your budget.
2. EchoStar Announces Spectrum Sale and Commercial Agreement with SpaceX
   EchoStar has entered into a definitive agreement with SpaceX to sell the company's AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses for approximately $17 billion. In connection with the transaction, SpaceX and EchoStar will enter into a long-term commercial agreement, which will enable EchoStar's Boost Mobile subscribers – through its cloud-native 5G core – to access SpaceX's next generation Starlink Direct to Cell service. 
3. DICK'S Sporting Goods Completes Acquisition of Foot Locker
   As a combined company, DICK'S will now operate more than 3,200 stores plus e-commerce and digital businesses across 20 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This expanded footprint will strengthen its relationships with key brand partners by offering broader reach and enhanced visibility on a global level.
4. New York's Cassie Donegan Wins Miss America 2026
   Cassie becomes the 98th woman to hold the iconic Miss America title in the brand's 104-year history, and the 8th Miss New York to earn the crown. Cassie has earned more than $70,000 in scholarships through the Miss America program, funding her undergraduate education and supporting her pursuit of a master's degree.
5. StubHub Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
   StubHub has applied to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "STUB."
6. Avelo Airlines Orders up to 100 Embraer E195‑E2s to Modernize Fleet, Reduce Cost, and Fuel Growth
   Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. Avelo will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer's largest and most advanced commercial aircraft.
7. Fox Corporation Announces Resolution of Murdoch Family Trust Matter
   New trusts will be established for the benefit of Lachlan Murdoch, Grace Murdoch and Chloe Murdoch, and Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch will cease to be beneficiaries in any trust holding shares in FOX or News Corporation. FOX's board of directors believes that the leadership, vision and management by the Company's CEO and Executive Chair, Lachlan Murdoch, will continue to be important to guiding the Company's strategy and success.
8. New Exploremores™ Girl Scout Sandwich Cookie Joins Nationwide Lineup for 2026 Season
   Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème, the rocky road ice cream-inspired Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout. They will be offered nationally, both online and in person at local booths, during the upcoming 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season.
9. New Workday Global Research: Stalled Career Growth Is Driving Top Talent to Quit
   "AI may be rewriting the rules of work, but it cannot replace the value of engaged, motivated people," said Ashley Goldsmith, chief people officer, Workday. "The companies that succeed will retain top talent, create meaningful growth opportunities, and have a clear strategy for human-AI partnership that drives results."
10. Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Nozomi Networks to Improve Industrial Cyber Defenses and Power Operational Transformation
    With more than 100 years of global industrial operational technology (OT and IoT) experience, Mitsubishi Electric will support Nozomi's continued cybersecurity innovation and strong track record of business growth, as well as enable both companies to accelerate digital transformation for critical infrastructure and industrial organizations worldwide.
11. Kaiser Permanente Launches in Nevada in 2026
    Kaiser Permanente Nevada creates a unique opportunity by pairing Hometown Health, the insurance arm of Renown Health, with Kaiser Permanente's value-based care model to deliver what local consumers have asked for; high-quality and affordable care and coverage, close to home
12. Opendoor and Birdie Address Home Buying Stress with New Cash Registry
    Developed in partnership with Birdie, the Opendoor Cash Registry allows consumers to request home cash funds to support with major home financial needs — from buying a first home to upsizing to accommodate a growing family. 
13. Lilly launches TuneLab platform to give biotechnology companies access to AI-enabled drug discovery models built through over $1 billion in research investment
    "Lilly TuneLab was created to be an equalizer so that smaller companies can access some of the same AI capabilities used every day by Lilly scientists. By opening up access, we hope to accelerate the creation of new medicines for patients who need them," said Daniel Skovronsky, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer, and president, Lilly Research Laboratories and Lilly Immunology. 

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