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Starbucks’ China Problem: Coffee Drinkers Want More for Less
For years, Starbucks was the dominant coffee chain in China. Now rivals offering local flavors and cheaper prices are crushing the company’s bottom line in its second-largest market.The New York Times - 10h -
China's corruption problem has blunted military modernization efforts, US says
The Chinese military is struggling to contain corruption issues across its ranks, an issue that threatens to undermine its modernization efforts, a Pentagon report said Wednesday. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of bargaining
Starbucks Workers United said it had voted to authorize a strike ahead of the year’s last scheduled bargaining session. In a post on X, the union said 98 percent of its baristas voted to authorize ...The Hill - 1d -
US voters believe Trump will get more done than Biden – but also trust his government less
Survey finds voters think Trump will be an effective president, but don’t believe his administration will share accurate information. Donald Trump won a second White House term in November’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
China wants to dominate in AI — and some of its models are already beating their U.S. rivals
Chinese AI models are already hugely popular and are keeping pace with — and even surpassing — some U.S. rivals, industry experts told CNBC.CNBC - 2d -
Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets near the self governing island ...ABC News - 2d -
Matt Goss on love, loss and his brother Luke: ‘I don’t want to lie any more. We’re completely estranged’
The Bros frontman is back touring the UK after an 11-year Vegas residency. He discusses mega-fame, political correctness, loneliness and the joy of long-term success. It’s not hard to spot the pop ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children
India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.BBC News - 3d -
Scandinavian wine industry hoping to win over drinkers
Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.BBC News - 3d -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s murder exposes a deeper problem no one wants to face
Why is health insurance in the hands of private, profit-seeking, profit-maximizing organizations in the first place?MarketWatch - 4d -
New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the ...ABC News - 5d -
Bill Belichick: Less meeting time, more padded practice time in college
When it comes to moving from the NFL to college football, coach Bill Belichick will have reduced access to players.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'I want Maddy's death to lead to more support for girls playing football'
Nina Wilson said she wants Maddy Cusack's death to lead to more support for young players.BBC News - 6d -
Booker 'concerned' about New Jersey drone sightings, wants more transparency
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) weighed in on the uptick of unidentified drone sightings in his home state, saying he is "concerned." “I’m concerned, I issued a letter to ask for more information, I ...The Hill - 6d -
China Pledges More Stimulus to Shore Up Flagging Economy
At a meeting to set the party’s economic policy agenda, China’s leadership said it would borrow more and cut interest rates in a bid to bolster growth.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Americans should get more protein from beans and lentils and eat less red meat, report says
A report on proposed changes to U.S. dietary guidelines suggests encouraging Americans to eat more beans and lentils for protein and less red meat.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Doing Less for the Holidays
Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Xbox App Just Added 400 PC Games And Microsoft Wants More
Microsoft has announced its ambition to bring all PC games with Xbox features into the Xbox app, and those plans continue today with the addition of over 400 games.. Xbox's Chris Charla shared the ...GameSpot - Dec. 11 -
If Trump wants to kill inflation, the first thing he needs to do is get more homes built
If President-elect Donald Trump is going to push inflation back down to a more tolerable level, he will need help from housing costs.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Where does NBA fine money go? Jaylen Brown wants more player control
Jaylen Brown gave a thoughtful answer when asked about the $25,000 fine he received last week and what happens to that money.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Coffee price surges to highest on record
Coffee drinkers are set to feel the pinch from high prices after crops got hit by drought and heavy rainfall.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Your daily cup of coffee could get more expensive because of climate change
Coffee lovers and café dwellers are likely to see the price of a cup of joe increase soon, experts warn.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetablesABC News - Dec. 10 -
Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high
Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
DOGE's war on telework would make government more expensive, less responsive
A recent report by Senator Joni Ernst has reignited debates about telework in the federal government, but data from various government agencies has shown that telework can lead to increased ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
The Mindset (and Science) Behind Eddie Van Halen’s Remarkable Success: How Less Becomes More
Having less can help you create, and achieve, more.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
China vows 'more proactive' fiscal stimulus measures, 'moderately' looser monetary policy
China's leaders pledged "more proactive" fiscal and monetary policies next year to boost domestic consumption, according to an official readout.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
More than 900 people died in Jonestown. Guyana wants to turn it into a tourist attraction
Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after U.S. Rev. Jim Jones and more than 900 of his followers died in the rural interior of the South American countryABC News - Dec. 8 -
NBA returning to China more than five years after Daryl Morey Hong Kong tweet
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will return to China for two preseason games in 2025, more than five years after former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey spurred a break in the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
5 trades we want to see this winter, featuring Garrett Crochet, Cody Bellinger and more
As the hot stove heats up and the winter meetings begin, here are 5 deals that make sense for both sides.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
How Josh Allen's turnover-free, less-is-more approach is spearheading Bills QB's push for first MVP
This might be the best version of Josh Allen we've seen as he closes in on an NFL MVP awardCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
11 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Want More People to Reply to Your Texts? Stanford Research Says Stop Making This Common Texting Mistake
Do you pepper your messages with abbreviations like ‘imo’ and ‘ttyl’? If so, new research warns you’re making a big texting mistake.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Why more Americans are retiring earlier, even when they don't want to
Many Americans consider 65 to be the right age to retire. But according to the Trans-America Center for Retirement Studies, the median retirement age is 62 years old. Dan Geltrude, the founder of ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Want to Be Happier, and More Satisfied and Fulfilled? Why People With High Emotional Intelligence Avoid This Type of Conditional Thinking
Waiting for someday may keep you from ever achieving a goal. It will also leave you feeing a lot less happy and fulfilled today.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring, including plant closures
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor in China to cost more than $5 billion in noncash charges and write-downs.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses
Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest marketFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms
NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2
