Influential People, Talk of an Airline Merger and New Donuts: 5 of April’s Top Press Releases
Last month’s most popular stories covered all kinds of territory, from big cultural moments and tasty treats to science news and a bit of corporate tension. It’s a good reminder that reader interest isn’t necessarily tied to any one theme as much as something meaningful and well presented.
Here’s a closer look at the stories that generated the most clicks on prnewswire.com last month.
TIME Reveals the 2026 TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
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The issue has four worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the TIME100: actor Zoe Saldaña, comedian Nikki Glaser, actor Wagner Moura, and singer-songwriter Luke Combs.
Of the 2026 TIME100 list, TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs writes in his letter to readers, “There is no single metric that defines influence. Our selections are led by the stories that are shaping the world each year and the people who write them. Some are well known to many, others only within their fields…Few people, we suspect, will be familiar with all 100 individuals. We believe that is part of the appeal of the TIME100, now well into its third decade, and the reason it has endured.”
Wendy’s is Giving Away Free Fries and Frosty on Tuesday, April 7 Thanks to One Iconic Slam Dunk
As the Official Dunks partner of NCAA March Madness, Wendy’s has celebrated the most memorable plays both on and off the court through the Wendy’s Dunks Menu, where every Dunks Menu purchase via the Wendy’s app earned fans a shot at winning prizes through the Wendy’s Dunkstakes, including custom dunk-inspired sneakers, multiple $1,000 cash prizes, and a grand cash prize of $100,000.
Sports news is buzzing on PR Newswire’s website, with the latest updates surrounding the Kentucky Derby, NBA playoffs, the upcoming World Cup and much more. Catch up on the latest sports press releases.
Statement from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
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“Over the last two weeks, there’s been a lot of commentary about a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines. And to be direct, here’s what happened: I approached American about exploring a combination because I thought we could do something incredible for customers together…I was confident that this combination, which would have been about adding and not subtracting, creating a truly great airline that customers love, could get regulatory approval. I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door. And without a willing partner, something this big simply can’t get done.
“While American’s public comments make it clear that a merger like this is off the table for the foreseeable future, I do think it’s worth taking the time to describe in some more detail what this could have looked like.”
Neurocrine to Acquire Soleno Therapeutics, Expanding Its Endocrinology and Rare Disease Portfolio
The $2.9 billion acquisition of Soleno and the addition of VYKAT™ XR (diazoxide choline), a first-in-class therapy to treat hyperphagia, the defining feature of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), will expand Neurocrine’s portfolio of innovative medicines and strengthen its leadership position in endocrinology and rare disease.
PWS is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by an abnormality in gene expression on chromosome 15 that affects about 10,000 patients in the United States. The disease is characterized by neurological, behavioral, and metabolic dysfunction.
Following Record Success, Little Debbie® Expands Donut Lineup with New Chocolate Old Fashioned Donuts
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This new treat follows the massive consumer demand seen after the June 2025 launch of the original Big Pack Old Fashioned Donuts, which quickly became a top-performer in the breakfast and snack categories nationwide.
The Chocolate Old Fashioned Donuts offer a chocolate flavor profile paired with the signature golden-brown ridges and moist, crumbly texture that defines an old-fashioned cake donut. To meet the needs of every snacker, Little Debbie is launching this treat in both bulk and on-the-go formats
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Sarah Roberts is Director of Customer Content Services. In a previous life, she was a newspaper reporter in the Midwest before permanently retiring her snow shovel and moving to the Land of Enchantment. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exploring the craft beer scene and petting all the dogs.
