Including Harry Potter-themed menu items from Tim Hortons, new international cities for United Airlines and a ranking of the year's best hospitals.

Plus, a recap of August's trending topics, including back-to-school headlines and Inc. 5000 announcements.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2026 /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. Lilly's olomorasib receives U.S. FDA's Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of previously treated KRAS G12C-mutant advanced pancreatic cancer
   "Pancreatic cancer has historically been one of the most difficult-to-treat cancers and people whose tumors harbor a KRAS G12C mutation face limited options once their disease progresses," said Jacob Van Naarden, executive vice president, and president of Lilly Oncology. "This Breakthrough Therapy designation reflects the early potential we're seeing with olomorasib in this setting and the critical need for new treatment options. 
2. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Select Outshine Fruit Bars Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
   Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of select flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible foreign material contamination with glass. Products affected include Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-Count 2.5 ounce Fruit Bars.
3. Tim Hortons invites guests to celebrate Back to Hogwarts with Harry Potter™ inspired menu items, merch, limited-edition packaging and more - launching Aug. 12
   "We're bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life in true Tims fashion – from donuts inspired by each Hogwarts House, to a Golden Snitch Timbit and Timbit holder, spellbinding Patronus and Forbidden Forest inspired drinks, and limited-edition merch that guests will want to collect and share," said Katerina Glyptis, President of Tim Hortons U.S.
4. United Adds 10 International Cities for 2027; Largest Expansion in Airline's History
   The airline is adding new nonstop flights to Okinawa, Japan; Toulouse, France; Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; Marseille, France; Ibiza, Spain; Valencia, Spain; Terceira, Portugal; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Olbia (Sardinia), Italy; and Catania (Sicily), Italy.
5. Ferrero Group to Acquire Purely Elizabeth, a Leading U.S. Modern Wellness Brand
   Founded in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Purely Elizabeth has more than doubled its sales in the past two years, driven by its innovative portfolio of granola, oatmeal and cereals while more recently expanding into the fast-growing protein segment.
6. Jif® Unveils First Major Brand Refresh in More than 30 Years as Peanut Butter Moves Beyond the PB&J
   Thoughtfully modernized to stay true to what makes Jif iconic, the redesign revives the brand's signature tri-color banner and removes the dated drop shadow from the letters for a cleaner, bolder look that stands out both on shelves and online. In addition, new imagery across packaging highlights more ways to enjoy the brand throughout the day, keeping snack inspiration front and center.
7. U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home
   505 Best Regional Hospitals were recognized across 49 states and Washington, D.C., for superior clinical outcomes. Four new regional specialty rankings were introduced in Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics; and Rehabilitation to help patients find and compare nearby care.
8. The Farmer's Dog Acquires Woof, Extending Its Reach Beyond the Bowl
   "Nutrition is the foundation of a long, healthy life, but enrichment and play are also essential," said Jonathan Regev, CEO and co-founder of The Farmer's Dog. "We've admired what the Woof team has built, and together we'll create even more ways to improve dogs' lives every single day."
9. HARIBO Introduces Balla Bites & Balla Bites Sour, a First-of-its-Kind Gummi Experience with More to Discover in Each Poppable Bite
   Each bite-sized piece combines a chewy outer layer with a soft center and a playful blend of fruity flavors, creating a one-of-a-kind multisensory experience that's hard to describe but impossible to resist.
10. Continental Resources Significantly Expands Permian Basin Position with Acquisition of FireBird Energy II
    The acquisition includes approximately 147,000 net resource acres across more than six stacked-pay reservoirs and is 95% operated. The assets are currently producing approximately 32,000 boepd, 69% of which is oil, and include 307 gross operated development locations.
11. Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Hot Topic, Inc. to Combine Six Iconic Merchandise Concepts
    Together, the combined entity creates a bicoastal retail ecosystem rooted in culture and entertainment. By combining deep consumer insights across distinct fan-centric segments, each of the brands will be better positioned to accelerate future growth, deepen licensor and vendor partnerships, and expand real estate opportunities across their combined footprint.
12. New study from CVS Caremark and Employee Benefit News shows how employers rely on their pharmacy benefit manager to create sustainable pharmacy solutions
    This year's The State of Pharmacy Management Survey findings show HR decision makers and executive leaders are focused on navigating the rising price of prescription drugs, managing access to expensive treatments such as GLP-1s, and encouraging the use of more cost-effective biosimilars.

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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: As students, parents and teachers went back to the classroom, brands shared their latest education products, surveys and initiatives for the new school year. Popular releases included tips for school staff supporting students using AAC devices, key items to clean to avoid the dirt and germs brought home from school, an immersive program to help students explore new foods in the cafeteria, and a look at financial flexibility—or lack thereof—for families as they head back to the classroom.
• 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 that made the list varied widely across industries and included PC builders, a coffee franchise, a local HVAC service provider, fitness clubs, a luxury vehicle builder and many more.
• Quarterly Earnings: Another season of quarterly financial results wrapped up in August, with reports from Honeywell Aerospace, Quantum Computing, Eli Lilly and DICK'S Sporting Goods among the month's most read.

Coming Up: We've already seen a wave of press releases ahead of Labor Day, but the team will be watching the headlines through the rest of September and expects large numbers of fall product launches (hello everything pumpkin- and apple-flavored), early Halloween and Thanksgiving news, and plenty of football season headlines. Plus, events like fashion week, Suicide Prevention Day, Hispanic Heritage Month and World Alzheimer's Day fill out the calendar and are sure to produce a number of announcements that readers shouldn't miss.

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