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February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion
The US labor market fell short of expectations in February, adding to growing economic uncertainty from trade disputes, a hiring slowdown, and ongoing federal job cuts. The nation's economy added 151,000 jobs in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday, Mar. 7. That number was lower than the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 170,000, CNBC reported. Job growth lagged behind the 12-month average of 168,000, signaling a labor market slowdown. Healthcare led with 52,000 new positions, followed by financial activities (+21,000), transpo…
Business
Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming
Starbucks is streamlining its menu by discontinuing select beverages, including several Frappuccino® drinks, the Royal English Breakfast Latte, and White Hot Chocolate. The change takes effect on Tuesday, March 4 as part of the company’s ongoing effort to improve efficiency and focus on customer preferences. Starbucks says the decision is aimed at reducing wait times and improving consistency. The eliminated items are low sellers, difficult to prepare, or redundant in the menu. By narrowing its offerings, the company aims to enhance beverage quality and reinforce its identity as a premier co…
Business
Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up
Starbucks is cutting 1,100 corporate jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring plan designed to simplify operations and refocus on its core business. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced the layoffs in a message to employees on Monday, Feb. 24. The job cuts will affect non-retail support employees, as the coffeehouse chain works to streamline leadership and eliminate duplicate roles. Several hundred open but unfilled positions will also be removed. In-store workers and store hours won't be affected Niccol said the decision is part of the company's broader "Back to Starbucks" plan,…
Business
Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge
Dunkin’ customers will soon be able to add dairy alternatives to any beverage without paying an extra fee. The coffee giant previously charged an upcharge for almond and oat milk, with costs varying by location. In New York City, the additional fee was 75 cents, while in Chicago, customers ordering through the Dunkin’ app paid one dollar. The new policy, which takes effect Wednesday, March 5, comes in response to customer feedback and aims to provide more flexibility for those with dietary preferences. With over 13,200 locations worldwide, Dunkin’ ranks as the second-largest coffee chain g…
Sports
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide
America's biggest unofficial holiday is here and Super Bowl Sunday offers so much beyond what happens on the field inside the Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This showdown is a rematch of the NFL's 2023 championship game when the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs have been slight betting favorites at -1.5 on most sportsbooks since the matchup was finalized. That's a reversal from when they were about two-point underdogs in Super B…
Business
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours
If you're dreading waking up the morning after the Super Bowl, one coffee chain will give you a pick-me-up after the big game. Starbucks is offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced brewed coffee to its rewards members on Monday, Feb. 10. Members must apply the "Starbucks Monday" coupon in the coffee chain's app before placing an order ahead or show it to a barista when ordering in-store or at the drive-thru. The promotion aims to help customers power through a sluggish morning after Super Bowl LIX. "No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks said on…
Business
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers
Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, prioritizing access for paying customers and employees. The coffeehouse chain will no longer allow just anyone to hang out in its cafes or use its bathrooms. Starbucks has created a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct, requiring people to buy something to use the cafe, patio, or restrooms. Starbucks said it hopes the change will improve the overall coffeehouse experience. "We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our stores," company spokesperson Sam Jefferies said in a statement to Daily Voice. "Implementing a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct i…
Business
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States
A Starbucks workers' strike, which began in select stores, has expanded to nine states as employees push for better wages and working conditions during the holiday rush. The strike, led by Starbucks Workers United, demands higher pay and improved staffing to address what employees describe as chronic understaffing during peak hours. Workers at dozens of stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania joined the strike over the weekend. Starbucks has a total of about 16,000 stores in the US and around 35,000 worldwide. Over the weekend, picket lines formed at high-traffic stores in N…
Business
Hamas Supporter From Alexandria Charged For Vandalizing Loudoun County Starbucks: Sheriff
An Alexandria man has been charged in connection to a series of pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, anti-American messages that were spray-painted on Starbucks locations in Loudoun County earlier this year, authorities announced. Phillip Michael Igyarto, 30, has been charged in connection to the vandalism of two Starbucks locations in Ashburn last May, and he was also linked to other businesses in the area. An "intensive investigation" was launched earlier this year when pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, and anti-American graffiti was discovered six times at four Starbucks locations in Ashburn on May 3…
Police & Fire
Anti-Israel Graffiti Found On 4 Loudoun County Starbucks Stores: Sheriff
Authorities in Loudoun County are investigating anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian graffiti and property damage to local Starbucks stores. According to the sheriff's office, the outside of the stores were spray painted with various words and symbols, which have since been removed or covered by store employees. Workers reported the incidents upon arriving for work Tuesday morning, May 21. LCSO promptly responded and believes all incidents are related. “Hate speech and destruction of property will not be tolerated in Loudoun County,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said. “We are actively investigating th…
Police & Fire
Court-Bound Man Pulls Knife On Driver In Crash He Wasn't Involved In: Stafford Sheriff
An apparent attempt at vigilante justice landed a man behind bars after pulling a knife out and interjecting himself into a crash scene he was not involved in, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The Stafford County Sheriff's "Badges and Barbeque" event was cut short on Wednesday afternoon, April 24 due to a disturbance caused by Charles Kurtinitis Jr. down the street in the parking lot of Starbucks on Stafford Market Place. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stafford County Sheriff (@staffordsheriff) Just after …
Police & Fire
Police ID DC Man Gunned Down In Midday MD Shooting
New details have been released by police in Prince George's County following a midday shooting that left a 29-year-old DC man dead on Wednesday. Kre'sean Hoover-Haskins has been identified as the man who was shot and killed hours after an armored truck employee took justice into his own man and shot a man at an area Starbucks. Police say that officers were called to the 1200 block of Fairmont Heights Drive shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, where there was a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Hoover-Haskins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was r…
Lifestyle
These Siblings Are Bringing South Korea’s No. 1 Bakery To Loudoun County
If you haven’t heard of Paris Baguette yet, you will soon — especially if Joe, Andrew, and Yulia Kook have anything to say about it. The Kooks are the owners of the first Paris Baguette in Loudoun County, which is slated to open in Brambleton this fall. Enjoy a sweet rice donut! You'll find 139 fresh-baked items to choose from at Paris Baguette.Paris Baguette Joe, a former Starbucks barista and personal trainer, and Yulia, a former IT professional, along with brother Andrew were looking for a business opportunity they could do together. “I love food,” said Joe, “and have been looking f…
News
These 24 New Eateries Are Landing At Reagan, Dulles Airports
Get ready for tastier travel, Virginia. Two dozen new restaurants and shops are coming to Reagan National and Dulles International airports. The first phase of concessions redevelopment, announced in September 2022, includes five new locations at Reagan National and five at Dulles International that are now in various stages of design and construction. Openings are anticipated in summer 2023. The following concessions are headed to the airports: Reagan National Airport: Neighborgoods DC- Unique gifts and souvenirs, souvenir apparel for adults/kids/baby and gourmet packaged fo…
News
Maryland Starbucks Employee Suspended After Labeling Customer's Cup With 'Monkey:' Reports
A longtime Starbucks customer in Maryland is up in arms after a now-suspended barista used seemingly racially-charged language to deliver her order, according to multiple reports. Monique Pugh, who has frequented Starbucks for two decades, said that she visited the coffee shop in the Westfield Annapolis Mall, but when she picked up her venti Caramel Frappuccino, it wasn’t her name that was affixed to the label. Instead of “Monique,” the receipt on the side of her cup read “Monkey,” which she believes was racially motivated, to which an employee flippantly responded, calling it a mistake w…
Police & Fire
Teen Responsible For 9 Smash-And-Grab Fairfax County Burglaries: Police
Authorities in Fairfax County say a teenager is behind a slew of smash-and-grab burglaries over the past several weeks. And investigators caught him thanks to a keen-eyed employee, police noted. Juan Mancia Ramirez, 19, of Annandale, faces several burglary, destruction of property, and theft charges stemming from nine break-ins in Fairfax County that began last month, Fairfax County police said. Investigators said Mancia Ramirez smashed in the glass doors to the businesses, climbed through and stole cash, and then pedaled away on his bicycle. Police released a list of break-ins …
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