Starbucks Reports Weak Earnings as It Tries to Woo Back Customers

Strike Houthis while Iran is weak, UN-backed Yemeni government urges west

Tehran ‘massively weakened’ by reverses in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says vice-president of Aden-based administration. Middle East crisis – live updates The west should seize the opportunity to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Here’s the No. 1 Thing to Know About Starbucks and Bathrooms

Talk about a universal customer problem.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn

A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.

CBS News - Jan. 20

A Reporter Asked Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley About His Game-Winning Touchdown. His Response Is a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed By Science)

Saquon Barkley’s response to a reporter’s question reveals a secret psychological technique he’s been using to get better. You can use it, too.

Inc. - Jan. 20

Weak UK demand for electric vehicle charging sparks investor alarm

Pod Point shares fall almost 40% after group backed by L&G warns on revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 20

The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design

Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza

Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

The Blue Jays' last-minute attempt to woo Roki Sasaki was reportedly as ill-advised as it seemed

The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March

Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Pompeii excavation unearths private spa for wooing wealthy guests

Thermal bath complex is latest discovery among ruins of Italian city destroyed by Vesuvius eruption in AD79. A large and sophisticated thermal bath complex that was believed to have been used by ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Capital One customers report deposits not showing up in their accounts

Capital One says the bank is working to restore service after thousands of customers reported problems depositing money.

CBS News - Jan. 16

UnitedHealth’s Revenues Rise, in First Earnings Report Since CEO’s Killing

But high medical costs contributed to results that disappointed Wall Street, and the company’s stock fell on the news that it had made less than analysts expected.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

College basketball grades: Houston earns 'A', Alabama gets 'C-' in report card heading into weekend

Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek action

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Jesse Winker returns to Mets: Veteran outfielder heads back to Queens on $7.5 million contract, per report

Winker had a standout postseason for the Mets in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s economy: no acute crisis, but chronically weak | Editorial

Labour should ask the Bank of England if it can do more to boost growth. Recent days of market turmoil have elicited some extraordinary responses. The fact that investors are demanding higher rates ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

The death of DEI is exaggerated, says fund manager targeting Starbucks and Nike

The creator of a fund designed to punish companies engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion activities says the Republican sweep hasn’t really deterred companies as much as has been suggested.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Starbucks Reverses Its Open-Door Policy for Bathroom Use and Lounging

Starbucks said visitors to the coffee shops would be required to buy something in order to use the restroom or stay in the store, as the company’s new chief executive responded to a decline in sales.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Japan YouTuber novelist woos global audience with visual, accessible horror

He wears a black bodysuit and a white mask, speaks in an electronically altered squeaky voice and makes creepiness his signature mode of art

ABC News - Jan. 16

Jim Cramer says to stay focused on earnings reports after Wednesday's stock rally

CNBC's Jim Cramer examined Wednesday's market rally and stressed that it's important to stay focused on corporate earnings and commentary from management.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Zuckerberg Debuts 'Real Mark' in Push to Woo Trump

Meta is pursuing a MAGA makeover, in the latest political pivot for a company that once banned the now-president-elect from its platforms.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says

Former top UK official believes intensifying economic pressure on Tehran would erode internal support for regime. The UK should back Donald Trump’s expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Laine Earns an Honor

Patrik Laine is looking good.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

'Arteta paying price for not curing glaring Arsenal weakness'

Arsenal's season is in the balance, as their FA Cup exit highlights manager Mikel Arteta's failure to sign a striker.

BBC News - Jan. 12

'No room for weakness' - Australia deliver statement win

Australia show they can win even with a below-par performance, sending England an early warning in the opening match of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - Jan. 12

College Football Playoff grades: Texas earns 'C+', Penn State gets 'B-' on semifinals report card

Here is the report card for each team that played in the CFP semifinals

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

College basketball grades: Duke earns 'A', Tennessee gets 'F' in report card heading into weekend

Here's the report card on college basketball contenders coming out of midweek action

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

'I have nothing to go back to' - reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak

Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time one reduced her own home to ash.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Australian Open preview: Novak Djokovic tries to get back on top, Aryna Sabalenka goes for 3rd consecutive trophy

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will try to defend their 2024 titles, but Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic loom large.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Garland to release Smith's Jan. 6 report, hold back Mar-a-Lago report

Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to release only the volume of special counsel Jack Smith’s report dealing with Donald Trump’s plans to subvert the transfer of power after his loss in the ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

AT&T to Credit Customers After Internet Outages

The announcement follows a year of high-profile internet blackouts that hit several companies.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

An Israeli TV reporter lost his ability to speak clearly. AI is helping him get back on air

A renowned Israeli TV journalist who lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS is returning to the air using artificial-intelligence software that recreates his widely recognized gravelly voice

ABC News - Jan. 8

Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown

Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Your Customers Are Costing You Dearly

The customer is not always right. And some of them are more expensive than they’re worth.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Report: Mavericks G Kyrie Irving to be sidelined with bulging disk in back

The Mavericks are already playing without All-Star guard Luka Dončić, who's sidelined with a calf injury suffered on Christmas.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Dollar drops on reports Trump will scale back tariff plans

Shares in European carmakers rally on hopes new US administration targets only critical imports

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Forget the ‘red wall’: the 'graduate without a future' is the voter politicians need to woo | Dan Evans

Downwardly mobile graduates are arguably becoming the UK’s electoral kingmakers – and could spur a political revolution. Some groups loom larger in the national imagination than others. It has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6