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Work ’till I Die? Give Me a Break! Millennials Are Training for Career Ultramarathons — They Plan to Retool and Refuel Along the Way

Millennials are set to run career ultramarathons and anticipate taking breaks along the way, according to a ManpowerGroup report out May 24. They prioritize job security and the opportunity for new challenges and types of work. Based on a global study of 1,000 millennials from across the U.S., the report provides practical advice to help employers rethink their people practices for attracting, retaining, and developing millennial workers. See the full release to learn about the report.

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Innovation Powerhouse to Deliver Integrated Solutions for the Next Generation of Farming: Bayer Offers to Acquire Monsanto to Create a Global Leader in Agriculture

In response to further market speculation and stakeholder inquiries, Bayer is publicly disclosing the contents of its private proposal to acquire Monsanto. Bayer has made an all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Monsanto Co. for $122 per share or an aggregate value of $62 billion. See the full release to learn more about Bayer’s offer for Monsanto.

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FDA Modernizes Nutrition Facts Label for Packaged Foods

On May 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States, that will help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families. “I am thrilled that the FDA has finalized a new and improved Nutrition Facts label that will be on food products nationwide,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “This is going to make a real difference in providing families across the country the information they need to make healthy choices.” See the full release to see more about the new label.

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Mars Chocolate North America Unwraps New Flavors for Snickers, Twix, and Dove Brands

Mars Chocolate North America announced May 24 the launch of several new flavor extensions to consumers’ favorite chocolate brands, including SNICKERS Hazelnut, TWIX White Chocolate Cookie Bars, DOVE Sorbet Bars, DOVE Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate PROMISES and a wide range of seasonal offerings for these brands, plus M&M’S, MILKY WAY and 3 MUSKETEERS Brands. Mars Chocolate is unveiling these innovations, along with new consumer promotions and merchandising displays, at the National Confectioners Association (NCA) Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago this week. See the full release to see more about the new flavors.

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The Weather Network Delivers its Summer Forecast that Shows Unique Weather Patterns and a Transitional La Niña Dominate

The Weather Network’s team of meteorologists has released its Summer Forecast for the months of June, July and August, giving a look at what’s to come for the U.S. Many indications point to a warmer and drier season for the central and eastern parts of the country compared to the past three years. See the full release to learn more about this summer’s weather.

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Larry Grady is online content manager at PR Newswire for Journalists.  He has worked in business media for nearly 30 years and enjoys reality TV and daydreaming about travel and wine.