Starbucks to cut corporate jobs as CEO continues overhaul of coffee giant
Starbucks announced on Friday that it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs as part of a restructuring of its internal staff. In a letter to employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Nicol said in a letter to employees that the Seattle coffee giant is committed to having clear and accountable owners who can […]
UnitedHealth tops profit forecasts but medical costs linger for health care giant – The Associated Press
UnitedHealth posted better-than-expected profits in the final quarter of 2024, but persistent rises in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street. The healthcare giant's shares fell on Thursday after it released its first post-war financial report. brazen shooting Comments by one of the company's executives outside a New York City hotel struck a nerve […]
Chinese Drone Giant DJI Removes Geofencing that Protects White House, Airports, Wildfires
China's DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, has decided to do away with its long-standing geofencing feature that previously prevented drones from flying over restricted areas such as airports, wildfires and the White House. . The Verge report Chinese drone maker DJI has made major changes to its flight control software, effectively removing restrictions on […]
Bill Ackman eyes ‘next Berkshire Hathaway’ with $1B offer for real estate giant Howard Hughes
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said Monday that Pershing Square will increase its stake in real estate giant Howard Hughes Holdings by $1 billion, taking the company private and creating a “modern-day Berkshire Hathaway.” Ta. In a letter to investors, Ackman said Pershing, which owns 37.6% of HHH, offered $85 per share to buy the remaining […]
Chinese auto giant wants to make flying cars your next commute option
GAC Group, a prominent Chinese automaker, is making waves in the transportation sector with the launch of its new eVTOL brand Govy. This development reflects GAC's commitment to sustainable air travel, as the company leverages its extensive automotive expertise and innovative technology to develop novel solutions for urban mobility. GAC isn't just entering the flying […]
Marie Osmond says brother Wayne’s death has left a ‘giant hole’ in her heart
Marie Osmond said Wednesday that the death of her brother Wayne Osmond a week ago left a “big hole” in her heart in her first public appearance since his death. “I'm so grateful that I was able to take a long drive just a few weeks ago to spend time with my brother Wayne,” the […]
Brazil Investigates Chinese EV Giant BYD for Using ‘Irregular Visas’ to Import Slaves
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD sends workers to Brazil on “irregular visas,” subjecting them to what Brazilian inspectors describe as “slave-like conditions.” He is being investigated for being detained. Brazilian government stopped Work visas were granted to BYD last month after 163 Chinese people were rescued from dire conditions at a BYD factory under […]
‘She’s A Black Woman’: CNN’s John King Suggests Harris Could Make Presidential Comeback Despite Her ‘Giant Problems’
CNN's John King suggested Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris could be a front-runner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination even after her crushing loss to President-elect Donald Trump in November. Harris lost all seven battleground states and won just 226 electoral votes to Trump's 312, which she certified on Monday, CNBC reported. reported. During […]
Exclusive — Coronavirus Timeline ‘Giant Scandal to Subvert’ Trump
Officials knew about the coronavirus outbreak in the fall of 2019 — earlier than they claim — and the biotechnology used to create the virus was developed in the United States and then exported to China, the authors say. said Dr. Andrew Huff. The truth about Wuhan: How we exposed the biggest lie in history, […]
3-year-old girl mauled to death by giant dogs at Cincinnati home
Two days after Christmas, a 3-year-old girl was found dead by her father in her Cincinnati, Ohio, home after being attacked by a 100-pound dog, authorities said. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Kingsley Wright was attacked and killed by a dog on Dec. 27 while his father slept on the couch. Kingsley Wright […]