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Pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on dessert referring to ex-Mayor Marion Barry and drug use
Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop has been vandalized amid the controversy over &pizza’s ad campaign that makes light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
D.C. pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on ex-mayor's drug use
Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop was vandalized for an ad campaign making light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use. &Pizza promoted a dessert called Marion Berry ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
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Why Mozambique's election has sparked weeks of protests and a violent crackdown by police
Thousands are protesting in Mozambique’s capital and police are responding by firing tear gas and rubber bullets as weeks of post-election unrest continued in the southern African countryWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Georgian breakaway region’s leader resigns after pro-Russia law sparks protests
Abkhazia’s president strikes deal with opposition after demonstrators storm parliamentWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
6 Ways to Spark Creativity and Innovation
It’s possible to coax inspiration, rather than waiting for it to strike.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Kroger and Walmart Deny ‘Surge Pricing’ After Adopting Digital Price Tags
Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers’ grocery bills.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
How Callaway’s bet on driving range chain Topgolf went off course
The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
China’s largest coffee chain plans to take on Starbucks in US
Luckin Coffee’s expansion into rival’s home market comes five years after company was delisted from Nasdaq and finedBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won
Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Airbus sticks to aircraft production target despite supply chain woes
Board plans to propose renewing Guillaume Faury’s mandate as chief executive next yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
7 ways that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain
Starbucks is planning to bring back Sharpies and ceramic mugs and cut back its menu.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
7 ways that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol shared more details about the company’s turnaround strategy during the company’s quarterly conference call on Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
U.S. Drugmakers Are Breaking Up With Their Chinese Supply-Chain Partners
U.S. drugmakers and biotechs have come to rely on Chinese partners. Now, some of them are looking for alternatives as geopolitical tensions rise.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Float in Pennsylvania parade had person in chains resembling Harris
A float at a Halloween parade in Pennsylvania is sparking sharp criticism, as many called its depictions of former President Trump and Vice President Harris "racist and offensive." Several photos ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains
Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Rolls-Royce sticks to outlook despite supply chain woes
UK aerospace group buoyed by post-pandemic surge in international travelWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Fortress seizes control of art house cinema chain Curzon
Private equity group scooped up chain for $5mn following dispute with US real estate billionaire Charles CohenBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Piano maker Edelweiss finds the key to recalibrating supply chain
British business found a pandemic necessity inspired a grand reinventionWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to force federal workers back into the office
Vivek Ramaswamy's effort to cut costs could target the nearly two-thirds of federal workers who are still approved to work from home 18 months after the pandemic ended.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit
An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsiblyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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Ex-Oilers Enforcer Tries To Spark New Team
The former Edmonton Oilers power forward fought the same player that Darnell Nurse did a few games ago.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested
A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Grave cleaning videos spark fascination and outrage online
On social media platforms, users have created online communities around the practice of cleaning gravesites. Audiences have become fascinated by the trend.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
My Hypothesis Is: Use This Phrase to Spark Progress
This communication technique can transform communications and culture in your organization.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns
The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Sparks coach Miller now Wings' general manager
Curt Miller was hired as the Dallas Wings' general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Trump’s Pentagon pick sparks alarm — and scorn
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as head of the world’s most powerful defence department has baffled WashingtonWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Sparks hire Utah's Roberts as new head coach
Lynne Roberts, who guided the Utah women's basketball team to the Sweet 16 last year, has been named head coach of the Sparks.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.Tech - Wired - November 12
