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☆ Don't expect as many Starbucks deals this year under its new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks is reversing a push into frequent promos on drinks and snacks, The Wall Street Journal said. It's part of CEO Brian Niccol's effort to reestablish the brand's upscale, premium vibe, it added. Narasimhan said on an earnings call earlier this year that 60% of the company's sales were from the nearly 34 million Starbucks Rewards members. Multiple baristas previously told BI that the size and frequency of rewards deals were getting out of hand. In curbing its discounts, Starbucks is bucking a wider retail trend that has seen companies such as McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Walmart cut prices.

Persons: Brian Niccol's, —, Laxman Narasimhan, Narasimhan, Sara Senatore Organizations: Starbucks, Street Journal, Service, Business, PepsiCo, Walmart, Global Research

In this 2004 photo, then-District Attorney Kamala Harris waits for a proceeding to convene in San Francisco. The long-standing problem of racial inequities in the criminal justice system is among the issues that prompted Harris to become a prosecutor in the first place. “I grew up knowing about the disparities, inequities, and unfairness in the criminal justice system,” Harris said during a 2019 town hall hosted by MSNBC. And I am proud of the work that I did.”As a prosecutor, Harris adopted what she called a “smart on crime” approach to law enforcement. Her cautious stance on the issue frustrated many advocates of criminal justice reform, including those who expressed support for Harris on other issues.

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☆ Starbucks store workers want their new CEO to take action on these 4 issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has been in his new role for about a month. Employees at Starbucks stores say they're eager to see what changes he makes. Business Insider has spoken to 10 Starbucks store workers — whom the company calls "partners" — since the chain announced Niccol would become CEO. "It's no longer the third place," one Starbucks store manager in Florida previously told BI. Starbucks should hire more workers to shorten wait timesShifts at Starbucks stores are often short-staffed, multiple partners have told BI.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, Niccol, Laxman Narasimhan, Howard Schultz, Kevin Johnson, I've, Narasimhan, there's Organizations: Employees, Service, Starbucks, SEC, Partners Locations: U.S, Florida, North America, North Carolina, South Dakota

☆ Google's CEO explains what the company looks for in entry-level job applicants
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Job seekers often face a tougher tech job market; firms are demanding more entry-level roles. AdvertisementLanding a job in techOf course, it's little surprise that most candidates would take the job, given that it's a prestigious company. Tech veteran David Jolles previously told BI that he'd moved to the Atlanta area after about four decades in Silicon Valley. He previously told BI that, little surprise, people who want to nail a job interview should make sure they're prepared. Beyond that, he said, job candidates should have stories ready about topics like a successful project they completed or a career highlight.

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“There’s a lot of cleanup that needs to be done, but I expected worse,” said 59-year-old Michelle Simmons, who rode out the storm Wednesday in her third-floor Sarasota apartment. And 53-year-old Maurice Williams said he was glad he heeded the advice of local officials and evacuated from Sarasota before the storm swept through town. “We kind of got lucky,” Williams said. “This is Florida,” Roxby said. “We are so lucky and relieved.”Matt Lavietes reported from Sarasota and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

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☆ Xiaohongshu: How ‘China’s Instagram’ is transforming the travel industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Hong Kong CNN —Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in the west of Hong Kong, the Kennedy Town Playground’s basketball courts aren’t particularly noteworthy. It’s because the courts, perched on the side of a hilly slope, offer great views of the Hong Kong skyline. Many of them are followers of Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), China’s answer to Instagram, which has also become their travel bible. The 26-year-old relied solely on Xiaohongshu to navigate Hong Kong with his wife during their recent trip to the city. A woman takes pictures at an iconic Xiaohongshu spot in Hong Kong.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN —, sipping lattes, Xiaohongshu, Hong Kong's, Noemi Cassanelli, CNN Kennedy, Jiao Le, Cassanelli, ” Jiao Le, Jay Chou, ”, Tokyo's, Zhizhao Wu, Giovanni Mereghetti, Mao Zedong, Charlwin Mao, Miranda Qu, it’s, Qian Gua, “, Xia Jiale, Joel Placeres, “ Will, Placeres, Jiao, Hung Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong's Kennedy, CNN, CNN Reading, Getty, Kennedy, CNN Travel, Lobos, “ Lobos, Hong Locations: Hong Kong, China, Seoul, Beijing, Asia, Copenhagen, Tivoli, Norrebro, Central, New York, Japan, Kamakura, Tokyo, Denmark, Xiaohongshu, Kennedy Town, Communist China, Shanghai, Luoyang, Europe, London, Paris, Hong, Noemi

☆ I supercommute over 7 hours to get to work. I won't move out of NYC and the journey is productive and relaxing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

His weekly commute costs $110, but he values the productivity and low stress of train travel. AdvertisementI leave my apartment at 7:30 a.m. and walk to the subway station. AdvertisementThe one-way taxi ride in the morning from the New London train station to campus plus tip costs $10. AdvertisementPlus, I don't have to worry about road rage, construction, traffic jams, or dangerous drivers on the way to work. The freedom you'll have if you don't have to get behind the wheel can make the entire experience relaxing and productive.

Persons: Jeff Strabone, Strabone, —, I've, I'm, they're, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Connecticut College, Service, Penn Station, Penn, Amtrak, Amtrak doesn't, lhaas Locations: Brooklyn, Brooklyn , New York, New London , Connecticut, New York City, Cobble Hill, New London

☆ Emmanuel Macron has some strong views about ‘Emily in Paris’ heading to Rome
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —When Netflix’s hit show “Emily in Paris” revealed at the end of season four that its lead character was heading to Rome, it caught many viewers by surprise. “We will ask them to remain in Paris, ‘Emily in Paris’” in Rome doesn’t make sense,” he told Variety in an interview published Wednesday. His wife, Brigitte, made a cameo in season four when Emily spotted her in a café and asked for a selfie. Brigitte Macron (center) appeared in an episode where she posed for a selfie with Lily Collins as Emily (left) and Thalia Besson as Genevieve (right). Netflix“I was super proud, and she was very happy to do it,” Macron said about his wife’s cameo.

Persons: Netflix’s, Emily, Paris ”, Emmanuel Macron, ‘ Emily, Emily Cooper, Lily Collins, Darren Star, ” Macron, Brigitte, Brigitte Macron, Thalia Besson, Genevieve, “ It’s, Macron, “, ” Organizations: CNN, ”, Netflix’s, Netflix, France’s Locations: Paris, Rome, “, Chicago, France

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☆ Hard Rock Cafe CEO says he is open to partnership with commercial gambling operators in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHard Rock Cafe CEO says he is open to partnership with commercial gambling operators in FloridaCNBC's Contessa Brewer joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss her conversation with Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen, where he said he's open to considering competitors for future partnerships.

Persons: Contessa Brewer, Jim Allen Organizations: Hard Rock Locations: Florida

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Persons: It's, Smart, Keurig, Creatista Organizations: Business, Deal, FlexBrew, Hamilton

☆ I thought I made a mistake renting an electric vehicle in Italy. There was a steep learning curve, but I'd do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Last spring, my friends and I accidentally rented an electric car on a trip to Italy. I hopped on Google to figure out how people manage life with electric cars when they take so long to charge. A high-voltage charger would take just 30 minutes to get our car's battery to 80%. AdvertisementAfter seeing our confused faces, she clarified that we were getting an electric car. Our car's battery was nearly dead, so we figured we might as well take advantage of the forced stop and explore the town.

Persons: —, Monica Humphries, hadn't Organizations: Service, Google, EV Business, Milano Linate Locations: Italy, Lake Como, Florence, Milano, Piacenza, it's, Italy's Emilia, France, touristy Florence, Sasso Marconi

☆ Chinese travelers trickle back to a Taiwanese island, mere miles from the mainland
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Jan Camenzind Broomby | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

All that separates the cafe from mainland China are 6 miles of choppy water and a row of anti-invasion spikes along the beach. A row of anti-invasion spikes line a beach on Kinmen, with the Chinese mainland in the distance. Source: Jan Camenzind BroombyAlthough China claims sovereignty over Taiwan, Chinese tourists were prevented from visiting Taiwan for years. But on Feb. 14, two Chinese citizens were killed during a collision between a Taiwanese Coast Guard boat and a Chinese boat, sparking an escalation of tensions. local business owners have felt the impact of the loss of Chinese tourists, who previously contributed nearly $200 million to Kinmen's annual economy.

Persons: Zhang Zhong, Zhang, Camenzind Broomby, Kinmen, Soldiers, Chen Hua Sheng, weren't, Wu Zeng Yun, Beddy Chang, she's, Wu Zeng Yun —, Wu, Lu Wen Shiung, Lu, Chen Yu Jen Organizations: Kinmen, Taiwanese Coast Guard, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, Matsu Joint Services Center, China's Coast Guard, Chinese Coast Guard Locations: China, Taiwan, Beijing, Kinmen, Kinmen County, Covid, Matsu, Taiwanese

☆ Walmart-owned Sam's Club tests a future without checkout lines
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Sam's ClubGRAPEVINE, Texas — When shoppers walk into Sam's Club's newest store, they'll soon see a shiny blue Mercedes-Benz SUV, a sectional sofa and zero checkout lanes. Sam's ClubSince Walmart's founder Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983, the membership-based club has become the more tech-savvy arm of its retail-behemoth parent. Nicholas said upon its reopening, the location will become a testing ground for Sam's Club's newest features and emerging technology. Sam's Club and Costco have roughly the same number of U.S. clubs, but Costco pulls in about twice as much annual revenue. Sam's Club also opened The Clubhouse in August, an approximately 37,000-square-foot office building across from the retailer's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Persons: they'll, Chris Nicholas, Sam Walton, It's, Nicholas, you've, Peter Keith, Piper Sandler, — Organizations: Benz, Walmart, Sam's Club, Club, Costco, Sam's, Costco Costco, Costco's U.S Locations: Dallas, GRAPEVINE , Texas, Bentonville , Arkansas, U.S, Grapevine

☆ Harris Often Sidesteps Her History-Making Potential. Walz Doesn’t.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Kellen Browning | More About Kellen Browning | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tim Walz of Minnesota was powering through his usual talking points about protecting democracy and bolstering the economy, energizing a crowd of several dozen students from nearby historically Black colleges and universities. “I think for all of you, being in the heart of the H.B.C.U.s, the vice president doesn’t talk about the historic nature of her candidacy — she just does the work,” Mr. Walz said, as the crowd murmured its agreement. “But I think for all of us, there is a moment in time to understand what’s happening here. Ms. Harris, whose father is from Jamaica and whose mother is from India, rarely mentions her racial identity or gender on the campaign trail. Even when her opponent, former President Donald J. Trump, falsely claimed that Ms. Harris “happened to turn Black,” she criticized his comments without directly talking about race.

Persons: Tim Walz, doesn’t, —, ” Mr, Walz, Mr, Kamala Harris, Harris, Donald J, Trump, Harris “, ” Organizations: Gov Locations: Atlanta, Minnesota, Jamaica, India

Jabaliya Gaza City Gaza Strip Israel Mediterranean Sea Khan Younis Egypt Jabaliya Gaza City Gaza Strip Israel Mediterranean Sea Khan Younis Egypt Jabaliya Gaza City Gaza Strip Mediterranean Sea Israel Khan Younis EgyptGaza in Ruins After a Year of War Much of Gaza has been destroyed by Israel’s relentless military campaign. Sea Gaza Strip Israel Egypt Gaza City 74% of buildings have been likely damaged or destroyed. Gaza City, the strip’s capital, is home to the ancient Old City, as well as Al-Rimal, a once-vibrant, upper-middle-class neighborhood. Omar Al-Mukhtar Street, Gaza City Before Fouad Abu JasserThe park was a gathering place for rallies and protests. Omar Al-Mukhtar Street, Gaza City After AFPNot far away, the Rashaad Shawa center, which housed the oldest library in the Gaza Strip, has been severely damaged.

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☆ Why Texas Latinos Are Shifting to the Right, Voting for Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Jack Herrera | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Jordan Vonderhaar for BIIn late July, after Biden dropped out of the race, I traveled to Starr County to see why this longtime Democratic stronghold has been shifting steadily to the right. Like the mesquite and huisache that thrive in this arid climate, he has deep roots in Starr County. If any place embodies the dual identity among Latinos in Starr County, it's the Rancho Cafe in the tiny town of Roma. The Rancho Cafe — part Old West saloon, part Tex-Mex hangout — embodies the dual identity of local Latinos. Across the country, Latino Republicans say they feel more able to wear their politics on their sleeve.

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☆ I ghosted my best friend of 15 years when we grew apart. I don't regret it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Kanishka Nangare | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My best friend and I met in high school, and we remained good friends through college. While I embarked on "life-defining" journeys, my friend didn't. But she had sorted hers already, and it didn't feel right to ramble about my shenanigans when she didn't share hers. As I saw her text now, two years later, I wondered if ghosting was the right way to end a 15-year friendship. After observing the same stagnant script of our meetings, I once asked her, "Why don't we have things to talk about?"

Persons: —, I'd, didn't, ghosting Organizations: Service

☆ I took a 6-day road trip with 4 teenagers. We spent over $5,000, and I learned to feed everyone before they were hungry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Rebecca Hastings | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My husband and I took our three teens, plus a boyfriend, on a six-day road trip. AdvertisementWhen I picture a road trip, I see images of two carefree people in a convertible traversing Route 66. A road trip with kids, however, is a different experience, especially when those kids are teenagers. There's a lot of perks to taking a road trip with teens. Our trip may not have been a carefree convertible ride, but it was a road trip we will all remember.

Persons: —, I'm, Tim Hortons, Hornblower Organizations: Service, Niagara Parks Power, New, KFC, Corning Glass Museum, Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen State Locations: Connecticut, Canada, New York, Niagara Falls, Fallsview, Syracuse, Niagra, Savona , NY, Corning , NY, Wendy's

☆ I've lived on 3 continents. Our town in Canada surpassed my expectations, but London let me down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I later moved to London and felt disappointed — it was harder to build community in a big city. AdvertisementOur town in Canada immediately felt like homeThere was a lot of beauty we could access for free or cheap in the Canadian Rockies. At the same time, the cost of living in London felt astronomical compared to Banff. London just didn't have the same sense of community as our town in Canada. For me, our town in the Rockies felt more like home, and I'd still move back in a heartbeat.

Persons: —, texted, I'd, Canadians —, it'd, Alexander Spatari, we'd, would've Organizations: Canadian Rockies, Service, thipjang, Canadians, Rockies, National Insurance Locations: Australia, London, Banff, Canada, American, Europe, South America

☆ Starbucks' new CEO wants people to hang out in stores, but some workers say his plan has a big problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Workers say they're struggling with mobile ordersEven former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in a May LinkedIn post that current Starbucks leadership should "reinvent the mobile ordering and payment platform." "We believe a visit to Starbucks should be effortless and delightful, whether ordering through the Starbucks app or at our stores." Still, some workers — whom the company calls "partners" — have pointed to issues with the mobile ordering system in interviews with BI. Starbucks' rewards program is a big driver of all those digital orders, a partner at a Starbucks store in South Dakota told BI. "They deserve to have that moment where things are corrected and they're leaving happy, but we can't deliver on it always," the partner told BI.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, Hottovy, Howard Schultz, Niccol Organizations: Starbucks, Business, Service, Workers, LinkedIn, BI Locations: North Carolina, South Dakota, Florida

☆ The world’s first Nintendo Museum is now open
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

If these games played an important part in your childhood, Japan’s long-awaited new Nintendo Museum is a must-visit. Opened to the public on October 2, the interactive space is set in the video game company’s former factory complex in Uji, about an hour south of the city of Kyoto. Spread across three main buildings, the Nintendo Museum leads visitors through the company’s 135-year history with an exhaustive exhibition that includes rare consoles and prototypes, interactive games, experiences and even a themed burger restaurant. Meanwhile, “Big Controller” lets players collaborate and play classic Nintendo games on, as the name suggests, oversized controllers designed to look like the originals from consoles like Wii and Famicom. The courtyard of the new Nintendo Museum.

Persons: Mario, Donkey, Japan’s, Mario –, Shigeru Miyamoto, Super, Richard A, Brooks, ”, Burger Organizations: CNN, Nintendo Entertainment, Nintendo, Nintendo Museum, Super Nintendo, Super Mario, Visitors, Getty, Wii Locations: Donkey Kong, Uji, Kyoto, Osaka, AFP, Japanese, ”

☆ What screams 'status' on Wall Street? Here's how the movers and shakers of finance are spending their money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

That said, everyone seemed to agree that the days of logo-forward purchases and other conspicuous signs of wealth are over — even on Wall Street. The industry's movers and shakers are still into name brands but are leaning into those that exude "quiet luxury." And where there are celebrities and influencers, there tend to be Wall Street dealmakers. It's not surprising that high-earners on Wall Street would have second homes (or, in many cases, multiple). The HamptonsThe beach towns of the Hamptons have long been a Wall Street favorite thanks to their proximity to Manhattan.

Persons: —, Ken Griffin, David Solomon, Goldman Sachs, Stephen Schwartzman, Blackstone, Jessica Cadmus, Cadmus, Marie Kondo —, I've, I'd, Zegna, Tom Ford, Claudio Lavenia, Van, Cartier, Jeremy Moeller, Hermes, Gucci, Jeremy Strong, Armani, Max Mara, Celine, Bottega, It's, it's, Sean Zanni, Wall Streeters Organizations: Service, Goldman, JPMorgan, Business, Paris Olympics, Bloomberg, Citadel, Anadolu, Getty, Wall Street, Street, BI, Wall, HBO, Hamptons Locations: Queens, New York, New York City, Africa, Costa Rica, Bottega Veneta, Manhattan, Montauk, Nantucket, Cape Cod, East Hampton , NY, Hudson

☆ 33-year-old mom: I left the U.S. to live 10 minutes from the beach in Jamaica for $1,900 a month—'I could not be happier'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Tiffany Grant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I work outside every day—and I spend lessWhenever I sit out on my veranda, I say, "My office is open." There is some incredible scenery right outside my door, so I work outside every day. But my expenses come to about $1,900 a month, including rent, utilities, childcare, food, transportation, school fees and home maintenance. A view from Travellers Beach Resort, where I often take my kids to the beach. Some folks here like to do "bush cooking," where they prepare food outside, and people will happily offer you a plate if you are around.

Persons: I'd, Tiffany Grant Organizations: U.S Locations: North Carolina, Jamaica, Negril, U.S, Beach

☆ Nasrallah, claimed by Israel to have been killed in airstrike, oversaw Hezbollah’s rise into a regional force
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Sana Noor Haq | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

He replaced his predecessor and mentor, Abbas Musawi, as secretary-general of Hezbollah, after he was killed by an Israeli helicopter strike. Hezbollah was formed more than a decade earlier, by Lebanese fighters resisting Israel's invasion. It came after Israel detonated explosions across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah fighters. Days before he was killed, Nasrallah vowed to continue striking Israeli positions until Israel’s offensive in Gaza ends. Fears of an all-out war peaked earlier this month, after Israel unleashed a wave of lethal explosions across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah fighters.

Persons: CNN — Hassan Nasrallah, Israel, Nasrallah, Abbas Musawi, Saddam Hussein’s, Ho, –, Iran’s, Qassem Soleimani, Hassan Ammar, “, ”, António Guterres Organizations: CNN, Palestine Liberation Organization, Reuters, Lebanese, Hamas, Ministry of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, UN Locations: Beirut, Iran, Tyre, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel, Lebanon's, Lebanese, –, Syria, Yemen, Gaza

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