U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell to its lowest level in seven months in March, as rising tariffs on imported materials have driven up construction costs, according to the latest survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo.
U.S. retail sales in February edged up by 0.2% as consumers pulled back on discretionary spending, signaling cautious optimism amid a broader economic backdrop marked by tariffs and federal workforce cuts.
PepsiCo said on Monday it would acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, as part of its push into the healthier soda category amid falling demand for its traditional beverages and snacks.
The Nvidia’s annual software developer conference this week, CEO Jensen Huang is set to defend the company’s leading position in the AI chip market amid growing competition and cost pressures on its largest customers.
Google is reportedly preparing to collaborate with Taiwan’s MediaTek on the next generation of its AI chips—its Tensor Processing Units—set to be produced next year, according to a report by Information citing people involved in the project.
Barcelona’s postponed LaLiga clash with Osasuna will take place on March 27, following the death of the club’s doctor. However, with key players unavailable due to World Cup qualifiers, Barcelona is considering appealing the decision by the Spanish soccer federation.
OpenAI is urging the Trump administration to grant AI companies an exemption that would allow them to train their models on copyrighted material—a move it argues is crucial for maintaining America's leadership in artificial intelligence.
In the wake of intense militia clashes, South Sudan's airstrike hit the east, killing at least 19. Tensions continue to rise in a region still scarred by civil war, as political rivalries and a brutal attack fuel fears of another deadly conflict.
Canada's new Premier Mark Carney met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace as part of his European tour where he hoped to strengthen ties with "reliable allies".
Evan Feinman, the former director of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, has departed his role amid concerns over a potential policy shift that could replace high-speed fiber connections with slower, more expensive satellite internet services.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
Apple marked its 49th anniversary by reaching a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion. Despite recent tech stock volatility, Apple's shares surged 28% in 2024.
