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AI is turning CMOs into some of the most powerful execs in business

Chief marketing officers are gaining influence in the C-suite as AI reshapes consumer behavior.

Fortune

In a St Louis Starbucks, two employees fight when the store is hit by robbers. One week later, the store fires them for doing so; ‘I was distraught’

“It was definitely a life or death situation in my eyes.”

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Your 'proteinmaxxing' is creating a whey shortage that's ratcheting up prices and leaving snack companies to eat costs or make recipes worse

“You're seeing protein capitalism at play,” David Protein CEO Peter Rahal said.

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Video shows moment Starbucks employee fights off robbers - and gets fired for it

Ex-Starbucks employee Michael Harris thought he was ‘about to get shot’ as two men tried to rob his St. Louis store

The Independent UK

White House staff monitored Trump’s trash as he was sometimes throwing out high-end silverware, book claims

The president would also leave ‘an array of empty potato chip bags, Starbucks wrappers and ice cream cartons’ in the trash or on the floor

The Independent UK

New Verizon Shine loyalty program will give you perks for sticking with the network

Verizon Shine has landed to reward your loyalty and remove activation and upgrade fees.

TechRadar

Viral Starbucks Test Reveals the Real Ice-to-Drink Ratio in a Venti — and It Is Not Pretty

A viral video exposes Starbucks' ice-heavy drinks, sparking debates on shrinkflation. As competition rises, Starbucks faces challenges in maintaining market dominance and customer satisfaction.

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Starbucks Under Fire After a Customer’s Drink Test Reveals the Ugly Truth About Their Ice-To-Drink Ratio

Social media users say that fast-food chains have been quietly cutting corners for years.

The Mary Sue

Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employees

Starbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outrage. The "Tank Day" promotion, coinciding with the Gwangju massacre anniversary, led to boycotts and leadership changes. The half-day shutdown on June 22 is expected to cost 2.1 billion won in…

The Economic Times

Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion

The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales

The Guardian - AU

Starbucks Korea to shut stores early for training after marketing controversy

The initiative comes after the coffee chain faced backlash for a controversial marketing campaign

The Independent UK

BBC Layoffs: Around 2,000 jobs at risk as broadcaster plans 10% cost cuts; Who may lose their jobs and why

BBC Layoff 2026: The BBC is preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, equivalent to around 10% of its workforce costs, as part of a wider plan to reduce spending by £500 million over the next two years. The broadcaster's news division is expected to be among the hardest hit, with…

The Economic Times

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

The Independent UK

Starbucks to close outlets across Korea for history lesson after 'Tank Day' ad fiasco

The day of the reusable cup promotion coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising in which 165 civilians were killed, though many believe the real figure to be much higher.

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Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco

SEOUL - Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a promotional campaign gone awry, the coffee giant said Monday.

Fortune

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

The next wave of the migration story is already underway, and it’s moving the innovation economy into unexpected territory.

The Independent UK

Where to find the best World Cup 2026 food deals and discounts

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Evening Standard

Half a million viral 'squishy' toys seized at Heathrow Airport

Trading Standard officers have stopped 500,000 potentially dangerous ‘squishy’ toys from entering the UK in the last two months

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The Independent UK

Starbucks is giving away free World Cup drink sleeves to celebrate kickoff

Starbucks customers are in for a treat on Thursday as the coffee giant gives away free World Cup 2026 drink sleeves to celebrate the start of the tournament. Customers who order a beverage of any size, including brewed coffee and brewed tea, at participating Starbucks locations in the U.S. on…

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: All the best food and drink deals from McDonald’s to Starbucks

Several chains and restaurants will begin offering deals June 11

The Economic Times

Tata Consumer Products to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 units

Tata Starbucks aims for massive expansion in India, with plans to reach 8,000 stores. The coffee chain is now profitable at the operating level. This growth is driven by increasing cafe culture and a growing young population. The company is adding 50 to 100 new outlets annually, strengthening its presence…

Fortune

Corporate America has been draining the world's water. Matt Damon's new campaign calls on Gap, Starbucks, and Amazon to help give it back

Matt Damon teamed up with Water.org and companies like Starbucks, Gap and Amazon to donate portions of their profit to the organization.

Creative Bloq

Starbucks' catastrophic branding fail can't all be blamed on AI

But there are lessons to be learned.

TechRadar

‘The thought behind it was great, but the execution was proving difficult': Starbucks abandons AI inventory tool after only nine months following multiple errors — coffee giant says it needs to 'focus on consistency and execution at scale'

Starbucks has rolled back its failed AI inventory system, which failed to identify products in real-world environments, after just nine months.

International Business Times UK

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer Trade Explosive Insults: 'Is the FBI Investigation in the Room With You?'

Candace Owens' visit to a Kremlin-backed forum in Russia has sparked a feud with Laura Loomer, leading to accusations of aiding foreign propaganda and highlighting conservative ideological divides.

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