Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
A new NAHB report estimates federal, state and local regulations account for more than one-quarter of the price of a newly built single-family home.
Aldi launches free Blind Box grocery bundles as shoppers grapple with higher food costs
The discount grocer is launching a four-day blind box promotion featuring free grocery bundles as consumers continue navigating elevated food costs.
Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London
Qantas says its new Sydney-London route will become the world's longest nonstop commercial flight, cutting travel time and expanding Project Sunrise.
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7B, sharpens focus on Taco Bell and KFC
Yum Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion transaction and approved a new $4 billion buyback authorization while prioritizing KFC and Taco Bell
KFC adds new menu items, updates logo as part of global brand refresh
The Yum Brands-owned chain is introducing new menu items, sauces, beverages and restaurant concepts as part of a global strategy to strengthen its position in the chicken market.
SpaceX makes historic debut; Musk solidifies status as world’s first trillionaire
SpaceX's IPO valued the rocket and satellite company at roughly $1.77 trillion, pushing Elon Musk's net worth to about $1.1 trillion and making him the first trillionaire on paper.
California city votes to permanently ban data centers in first-of-its-kind measure
Monterey Park voters approved a first-of-its-kind measure that permanently prohibits data centers citywide unless residents vote to overturn the ban.
San Francisco voters reject tax hike targeting companies with highly paid executives
Measure D, which sought to expand San Francisco's CEO pay ratio tax and generate up to $300 million annually, appeared headed for defeat after Election Day.
Trump unveils $700M coal industry support plan using Defense Production Act
The Trump administration unveils nearly $700 million coal industry package, including power plant upgrades, project funding and export infrastructure support.









