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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 - 8h -
Johnson has a huge new problem: Elon Musk
The tech scion spent the day whipping against the CR — and Republicans are getting in line behind him.Politico - 16h -
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 - 22h -
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 -
How one group is taking on the problem of male loneliness
The surgeon general says male loneliness should be considered a national epidemic. For "Eye on America," Mark Strassmann takes a look at how one group in Massachusetts is helping men open up and be ...CBS News - 1d -
Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of last scheduled bargaining session in 2024
Starbucks Workers United said Tuesday that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike as they seek a contract with the coffee giant.NBC News - 1d -
Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of this year's last scheduled bargaining session
In late February, Starbucks and the union announced they would work on a "foundational framework" on how to reach a collective bargaining agreement.CNBC - 1d -
Franklin on portal-CFP overlap: 'We got problems'
Penn State coach James Franklin said "we got problems in college football" with the transfer portal's overlap with the College Football Playoff and bowl games.ESPN - 2d -
Trump says there are 'problems' with vaccines, rejects mandates
President-elect Trump said he thinks there are “problems” with vaccines and again drew a false connection between vaccines and autism rates on Monday. “There are problems. We don't do as well as ...The Hill - 2d -
Pakistan’s military struggles to solve ‘Imran Khan problem’
Jailed former prime minister remains hugely popular and capable of mobilising support, say analystsFinancial Times - 3d -
'Uncertainty, problems & change - a compelling Manchester derby'
With both sides in disarray, Sunday's Manchester derby is one of the most unusual meetings between the two for decades, writes Simon Stone.BBC News - 4d -
Creating a Global Package to Solve the Problem of Plastics
A UN treaty could be the beginning of the end for single-use plastic production—but victory over this pollutant isn’t yet in the bag.Wired - 5d -
The London problem is holding young Brits back
Americans and Europeans have a choice of places to prosperFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump’s tricky dollar problem
The president-elect might want a weaker US currency but market forces are pushing in the other directionFinancial Times - 5d -
The Burmese python problem: how 20ft predators are wreaking havoc on the Everglades
There are between 100,000 and 300,000 of these snakes in the region – and they can swallow a small deer whole. What can Florida do about this threat to biodiversity?. An invasive predator that can ...The Guardian - 6d -
Is Man Utd keeper Onana part of problem or solution for Amorim?
Andre Onana was in the spotlight after another mistake in the Europa League - but is he a key player for Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim?BBC News - 6d -
Mourinho calls on TV 'experts' to solve LB problem
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has appealed to the "experts" in the Turkish media to help him solve his left-back dilemma for their next Europa League game.ESPN - 6d -
4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem
You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems
Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."The Hill - Dec. 11 -
‘A human face on an abstract problem’: ICJ forced to listen to climate victims
Marginalised communities have been elevated during hearings in The Hague on impact of climate crisis. The village of Veraibari in Papua New Guinea sits at the mouth of the Kikori River, just before ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
The College Football Playoff has a seeding problem. Just look at Oregon
The Ducks earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 12-team bracket. And they were rewarded with potentially the toughest path to the title game.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Reframe Your Toughest Problems With This 9-Minute Exercise
Teams at Nike, Facebook, and Capital One have found new ways to tackle challenges using Mona Patel’s Reframe method. Now you can too.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Fetch’s Rachel Ehrlich on the Problem With Old-School Ads
The rewards app’s general manager wants to find news ways to engage consumers.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame
After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Starbucks’ CEO Thinks the 30-Second Rule Is the Key to Success. Science Agrees
The coffee chain wants to get your cup of brewed coffee even faster.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Doctor, Doctor, there’s a problem with my planet | Fiona Katauskas
It’s in a world of hurt. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Starmer and Dominic Cummings now agree on one thing - the civil service is a problem
The government’s aims are bold, but they want to galvanise the civil servants who implement the government’s agenda.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Lululemon has a problem in the U.S., but here’s one thing that’s going its way
Overseas sales jump 33% and boost Lululemon’s bottom line.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Houston, the league has a problem if the Rockets' surprise rise continues
Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’
The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries. The first time I saw a mention of a baseball “golden ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth denies allegations he has a drinking problem as Senate support wavers
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators amid wavering support. In an interview, Hegseth denied allegations that he had a drinking problem and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lloyds boss warns of UK ‘investability problem’ after motor finance ruling
Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Why Turnout Wasn’t the Democrats’ Problem
We explore the data behind that assumption.The New York Times - 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 -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - Dec. 2
