With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help finance journalists and consumers stay on top of the month’s most popular releases and newsworthy trends, here’s a recap of some of the past month’s most read- and engaged-with stories. Continue reading
May 9, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — According to research featured in MIT Sloan Management Review, launching new products during an economic downturn can be a strategic advantage. The study found that products introduced during recessions often achieve better sales, market share, and longevity than those launched during prosperous times. Continue reading
Mark Lorch, University of Hull
This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke wafting from a freshly installed chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.
May 8, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This ebook, created in partnership with Google Cloud, introduces and explains NotebookLM, an AI research and learning assistant developed by Google. It highlights NotebookLM’s capabilities in analysing user-provided sources like documents, videos, and web pages to provide accurate, contextually relevant answers and precise citations. Continue reading
The Professional Fighters League is officially launching PFL Africa, the organization’s third international league, with a historic debut event on Saturday, July 26 at GrandWest Arena in Cape Town, South Africa. The July 26 event in Cape Town launches the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament, beginning with First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. Continue reading
The European Union’s Taste the Difference campaign—led by its beneficiaries, Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) and PRODECA, Promotora dels Aliments Catalans—is set to launch a dynamic series of events in both Chicago and New York City from May 19 to 22. Aimed at increasing the competitiveness of high-quality European wines from Italy and Spain (PDO and PGI), the campaign seeks to raise awareness and enhance perceived quality among trade and media professionals. Continue reading
May 7, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A Medtronic-sponsored survey highlighted a significant lack of discussion and awareness regarding heart health among women aged 30-50 in the US, despite cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death for women. Continue reading
The PyTorch Foundation, a community-driven hub for open source AI, today announced its expansion into an umbrella foundation. As part of this milestone, two leading open source AI projects—vLLM and DeepSpeed—have been accepted into the foundation by the Technical Advisory Council. Continue reading
BizClik, the UK’s fastest-growing B2B digital media company, has published the May 2025 editions of Technology Magazine and AI Magazine. These titles continue to showcase industry-defining perspectives on enterprise transformation, spotlighting leaders and companies shaping the future of technology, cloud, telecoms and AI. Continue reading