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Later, Latte: Starbucks Baristas Begin Five-Day Strike, Seeking Pay Hikes
The union representing 11,000 of the chain’s baristas says the walkout is about ongoing wage disputes, despite recent company concessions on other demands.Inc. - 1d -
Why Starbucks and Amazon workers are striking
Employees at Starbucks stores started a five-day strike in several U.S. cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, workers are on strike at more than a half dozen Amazon facilities, with ...CBS News - 1d -
Starbucks Workers Begin a Strike in 3 Cities on Friday
The walkout in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle comes after talks between the company and the workers’ union failed to produce an agreement on raises.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump: ‘If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now’
President-elect Trump said Friday that a government shutdown should start under President Biden’s administration and not after he is sworn in next month. “If there is going to be a shutdown of ...The Hill - 1d -
Will Amazon strikes impact holiday shipping?
Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - 2d -
Teamsters begin 'largest strike' against Amazon
The Teamsters said the strike will begin Thursday at several facilities, including in New York City, Atlanta, California and Illinois.ABC News - 2d -
BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year.
A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.MarketWatch - 4d -
Trump backs dockworkers as costly strike looms before inauguration
President-elect Trump has thrown his weight behind dockworkers’ demands for automation protections, as he braces for a strike that could significantly disrupt the economy just days before he is set ...The Hill - 4d -
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Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.CNBC - 4d -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei ...NBC News - 4d -
Israel Strikes Military Targets in Syria
The Israeli military hit weapons depots and air defenses, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.The New York Times - 5d -
The Hunt for the Assad Dynasty's Missing Billions Begins
The family stashed away its wealth over half a century of despotic rule. Human-rights lawyers are leading efforts to find the assets—and recover them for the Syrian people.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 15 -
Trump Signals Support for U.S. Dockworkers in Stalled Labor Talks
After holding off on a strike, the union for longshoremen at East and Gulf Coast ports continues to resist further automation as a Jan. 15 negotiations deadline looms.Inc. - Dec. 13 -
Trump Backs Dockworkers Union Amid Risk of New Port Strike
The president-elect’s intervention could help the longshoremen’s union win concessions and avoid the resumption of a strike on East and Gulf Coast ports.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Trump backs dockworkers' union preparing to strike over automation
President-elect Trump backed the dockworkers' union as it prepares for a strike over automation in mid-January — right before the former president is set to return to the Oval Office. Trump said in ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project
Democrats begin the process of rebuilding their leadership Thursday when a DNC subgroup meets to set the rules to elect a new party chair to succeed Jamie Harrison.ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Journalists begin second strike over proposed deal to sell the Observer to Tortoise Media
Second two-day action follows news that the deal was agreed in principle last week by the Scott Trust. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are on Thursday beginning a second 48-hour strike ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
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Google Gemini 2.0: Could this be the beginning of truly autonomous AI?
Google launches Gemini 2.0 with autonomous AI agents, native image generation, and multilingual capabilities, doubling performance while introducing Projects Astra, Mariner, and Jules for enhanced ...VentureBeat - Dec. 11 -
France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes
Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty. France has begun recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad in the latest ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Panthers on a roll as they begin long road trip in Seattle
Florida has gone 5-0-1 over their past six games while the Kraken have won three of fourYahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
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Volkswagen Workers Begin Second Walk-Out as Cost-Cut Negotiations Continue
Volkswagen workers began striking for the second time this month as employee representatives and management enter a fourth round of talks over deep cost-cutting measures at the car maker.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Reddit begins testing AI-powered answers feature to win more users
Reddit Answers, as the feature is called, allows users to ask questions just like they can with ChatGPT, Perplexity and other generative AI services.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Closing statements begin in the trial of Central African Republic rebels at the Hague
Prosecutors have told the International Criminal Court that they are confident that two alleged leaders of a predominantly Christian rebel group in the Central African Republic are guilty of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
The Soto splash is only the beginning for Cohen and the Mets
Steve Cohen flexed his financial might in luring Juan Soto from the Yankees for a mere $765M. This is what other owners feared when he bought the team in 2020.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
USDA Will Begin Mandatory Milk Testing for Bird Flu
Bird flu has been seen in more than 500 dairy herds in California and 700 across the country.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
The Golden State Valkyries Drafted to Win. But This Is Just the Beginning.
The W.N.B.A.’s newest team took its first steps toward building an inaugural roster knowing there would be turnover in the near future.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits
The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Iran Begins to Evacuate Military Officials and Personnel From Syria
The withdrawals by one of President Bashar al-Assad’s key backers come amid a resurgent rebel offensive.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura
Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Notre Dame's reopening will begin with a bishop's knock. Here's what comes next
The reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral and celebrate the recovery from its devastating fire in 2019ABC News - Dec. 6 -
From the Beginning, Speaking the Same Language
Laura Guerrero and Temoc Gonzalez, both from Guadalajara, Mexico, met through Instagram and felt an instant connection. “We spoke in Spanglish and just clicked,” Mr. Gonzalez said.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
WNBA expansion: Toronto franchise introduced as Tempo, will begin play in 2026 season
The name was chosen to work in both English and FrenchCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Fortnite OG takes players back to the beginning on December 6
Fortnite OG is launching tomorrow and Epic Games promises this original version of the battle royale game is here to stay.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act
Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Sondheimer: Marques Johnson's daughter begins new era in family legacy
Shiloh Johnson is a freshman at powerhouse Windward High, where she's on varsity and armed with the history of L.A.'s first family of basketball.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Sifting of landfill to begin in search for Manitoba serial killer victims
Winnipeg effort involves carting waste that may contain remains of First Nations women murdered by Jeremy Skibicki to a purpose-built facility and combing through it by hand. The unprecedented ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
