James Hardie, a wall cladding and plasterboard group, has announced its plan to acquire outdoor decking and railings company Azek in a $14 billion cash and scrip deal. The move is expected to boost growth, according to CEO Aaron Erter. However, investors are expressing concerns that the deal is overvalued. Following the announcement, James Hardie’s … Read more
Roi Tiger, former Meta VP of Engineering, is closing a $55 million Series A funding round for his new cybersecurity startup. The deal is being led by Greenoaks and values the company at hundreds of millions of dollars. This follows a $20 million seed funding raise from investors including Sequoia, Index Ventures, and Cyberstarts just … Read more
A new longitudinal cohort study has found that diets rich in plant-based foods and moderate amounts of animal-based foods can enhance healthy aging. The study, which analyzed data from over 105,000 participants, revealed that higher adherence to certain dietary patterns was associated with greater odds of healthy aging. The researchers used data from the Nurses’ … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mapped cases of Candida auris (C. auris), a fungus that can cause severe and often multidrug-resistant infections, across the US. C. auris is spread among patients in healthcare facilities through breathing tubes, feeding tubes, catheters, and urinary catheters. The infection can be life-threatening but is difficult … Read more
MicroStrategy, a leading Bitcoin investor, has added to its massive stash by purchasing 6,911 Bitcoins for approximately $584 million in cash. The company’s total holdings now stand at over 506,137 Bitcoins, worth roughly $42.8 billion at current prices. The recent purchase was made between March 17 and March 23, with the average price per Bitcoin … Read more
Germany’s conservatives and Social Democrats are making progress in coalition talks, aiming to finalize a deal by April 20. Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is pushing for stricter migration controls and reduced welfare spending, but the SPD has expressed concerns over how deep these changes could go. The two parties have already agreed on a massive state … Read more
The global economy is grappling with uncertainty, and companies are taking note. A slowdown in the US housing market has sparked concerns among businesses. As a result, many are gathering to discuss potential countermeasures. The impact of this shift on international trade and investment is being closely watched by governments and industry leaders worldwide. Companies … Read more
The FBI has launched a new task force to investigate attacks targeting Tesla, an electric vehicle company led by CEO Elon Musk. The move comes after multiple incidents of vandalism and arson at Tesla showrooms in the US and Canada. At least 80 cases have been reported, with peaceful protests also taking place outside some … Read more
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth after a nine-month space odyssey, marking the end of an unplanned saga that began with a flawed test flight over six months ago. The duo arrived back on Earth Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule, splashing down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. Wilmore … Read more
Cam Ward, a Heisman Trophy finalist, has boosted his chances of becoming the top overall pick in next month’s NFL draft. At Miami’s pro day, he showcased his skills in front of over 90 NFL team staffers, including the Tennessee Titans’ contingent, who hold the No. 1 pick. Ward completed a pass and was seen … Read more