The U. S. housing market is facing a tough time. Homebuilders are trying hard to attract buyers. They are offering deals like lower mortgage rates and smaller homes. But these deals are cutting into their profits. Pultegroup, a big homebuilder, just reported lower profits and sales. Their profit pe
Sean McDermott is taking a break. After being let go by the Bills, he's not in a hurry to jump back into coaching. The Buccaneers showed interest, but McDermott is taking time to think about his next move. He might wait until 2027 to make a decision. McDermott has history with the Buccaneers. He kn
Starbucks has big plans to grow its business around the world. The company wants to double its international presence, aiming for 40, 000 stores outside North America. This is a huge goal, but Starbucks is already doing well internationally, with a $8 billion a year business that is growing fast. O
Apple has made a significant shift in how it offers its professional apps. The company has stopped selling the "Pro Apps Bundle for Education, " which was a popular deal for many users. This bundle included apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage at a discounted price o
Google's Pixel phones had a problem with a feature called "Take a Message. " This feature was supposed to record messages from callers when users missed or declined calls. But, it accidentally sent background noise to the caller instead of just the message. This happened on older Pixel 4 and 5 model
A movie about Melania Trump, the former First Lady, was supposed to hit theaters in South Africa this Friday. But, out of nowhere, the local distributor, Filmfinity, decided to pull the plug. Thobashan Govindarajulu, the head of sales and marketing for Filmfinity, announced this decision but kept mu
The National Guard's role in domestic affairs has become a hot topic. Recent data shows that keeping troops in cities like Washington D. C. , Memphis, and New Orleans could cost a lot. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that these deployments could cost around $93 million every month. T
People often say that running a country is not the same as running a business. This is especially true when looking at the current administration. The president's background in business has shaped his approach to governance. However, this approach has faced criticism from various quarters. Critics
The Maryland State Board of Education has made a final decision. It stuck to its earlier ruling. The board said a $168 million electric bus deal was not legal. The Montgomery County Public School District (MCPS) had awarded this contract to Highland Electric Fleets. The district tried to challenge t
JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have decided to add their own money to a special savings plan for kids. This plan, called "Trump accounts, " gives $1, 000 to each eligible child born in the U. S. between 2025 and 2028. The banks will match this amount, doubling the initial contribution. The idea
