Housing report cards crown Midwest, South as leaders as 6 states fail out
No state earned an A+ grade, but 12 of the 13 highest-rated states are in the Midwest and South
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Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
SpaceX shares jump 20% in first full day of trading after historic IPO
SpaceX shares jumped 15% Monday in Elon Musk’s rocket firm’s first full day of trading following a debut on the Nasdaq last week that shattered records.
Historic NBA Championship fuels record-breaking sales of New York Knicks merch on Fanatics
“The order volumes for the Knicks is something we have not seen for any other sport or team,” said Sam Archibald, head of merchandising for Fanatics.
KFC launches new menu items and updated logo — establishes ‘next chapter’ in its global brand refresh
"As the global appetite for chicken grows, KFC is answering the call," KFC Global CEO Scott Mezvinsky said.
Toxic mix of chaos and drudgery turns Meta’s AI unit into a real-world hell: ‘Soul-crushing’
A new unit at Meta devoted to artificial intelligence is turning into real-world hell for employees, according to a new report.
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.
Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
Charlie Javice seeks Trump pardon after defrauding JPMorgan out of $175 million: report
Javice and people close to her have reached out to individuals with ties to the Trump administration, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Top Anthropic staffers rush to DC in bid to reverse White House crackdown on ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models
Some of Anthropic's top staffers are holed up in Washington DC as the company scrambles to reverse a White House crackdown on its “Mythos” and “Fable” AI models.
Doomed West Marine will close 59 stores in 23 states — including 5 in California
Company executives insisted that the chain is not going out of business completely.
Oil prices sink to lowest levels in months after Trump touts Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz — here’s when gas prices could drop
Crude oil prices sank to their lowest levels in months following President Trump’s announcement of an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in $22bn deal
The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.
Fox Corp. to acquire streaming giant Roku in $22 billion blockbuster deal
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch touted the merger as a transformational move as competition for streaming audiences intensifies.
UK to bar kids under 16 from using social media apps including TikTok, YouTube: Starmer
Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.
Anthropic downplays security risks of ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models after ban — prompting scorn from White House officials
The company’s seemingly contradictory words and actions drew scorn from Trump officials who noted Anthropic has spent months stoking fears about potential AI doomsday scenarios.
How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
