Fibre-cement maker James Hardie Industries has agreed to acquire US-based outdoor building products company AZEK in a cash and stock deal worth $8.75 billion, including debt. The acquisition is aimed at boosting growth with new offerings to homeowners. Under the deal, AZEK shareholders will receive $26.45 in cash and 1.034 James Hardie shares for each … Read more
US billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX may secure multibillion-dollar government contracts due to his role in the White House, according to The New York Times. Musk’s company is taking steps to win new federal contracts and support from the government. SpaceX has submitted four requests to build new rocket launchpads or increase launches from federal spaceports … Read more
The US State Department’s travel advisories have become increasingly restrictive for Americans traveling abroad. The UK and Germany have updated their foreign travel advice for the US, warning of strict entry rules and potential consequences for violating them. The UK now advises visitors to comply with US authorities, stating that those who break rules may … Read more
XRP, a cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs, saw its price rise about 12% after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) withdrew its case against the company on March 19. The decision comes as no surprise, given the Trump administration’s vocal support for the crypto industry. Ripple has been involved in a closely followed lawsuit … Read more
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have made a triumphant return from their extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Despite initial expectations of an eight-day mission, they spent 286 days in orbit, conducting spacewalks and carrying out over 900 hours of research. The duo’s journey was marked by several challenges, including helium … Read more
A car show in Lynchburg, Virginia, is celebrating the life of 19-year-old Cash Gaudio, who was tragically shot and killed in his driveway just months ago. The event, “Gears for Gaudio,” features a collection of cars, including Gaudio’s beloved red 1950s Ford and orange vehicles representing gun violence awareness. The show was organized by friend … Read more
Elon Musk’s companies are poised to benefit significantly from new federal contracts and support across several key US government departments. The Trump administration has aligned its policies with Musk’s interests, as per a report by The New York Times. Musk is leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has overseen the dismissal of nearly … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved forward with a no-confidence vote against the country’s attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara, amid accusations of undermining him and purging officials deemed disloyal. The move is part of a broader effort by Netanyahu to curb the independence of the judiciary and strengthen executive power. Netanyahu and his allies have … Read more
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached 2 million players since its release on March 20, surpassing the launches of both Assassin’s Creed Origins and Odyssey. The game saw a significant increase in player numbers from day one, reaching 1 million players. Shadows is currently the top-selling game on Steam, with a concurrent … Read more
Scientists from Singapore’s Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. The researchers found that microbial metabolites called indoles play a direct role in regulating brain activity linked to anxiety. The study published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine suggests that probiotics could be a remedy for mental health … Read more