Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol vows to improve US stores
Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol, on Tuesday unveiled his plan for his first 100 days, saying he will focus on improving the customer experience and coffeehouse culture in its U.S. stores. Nicol took over from Lakshman Narasimhan on September 9 at a time when the coffee chain is grappling with sluggish demand in the United […]
Xi Jinping Vows to Improve ‘Communication’ with North Korea as China Loses Influence to Russia
Chinese dictator Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on National Day, but international observers described the message as relatively cold and a possible sign of rifts between the two countries. China is communist North Korea's closest ally but has refrained from expressing support for the Kim […]
Hungary Vows One-Way Bus Tickets for Illegal Migrants to Brussels
Hungary has said it will bus illegal migrants to the EU capital, Brussels, if the EU tries to force Budapest to accept asylum seekers who allegedly have crossed into other EU countries. In a move reminiscent of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send illegal immigrants to liberal-run cities across the United States, Hungary's Deputy […]
Trump vows to bring back free speech, calls ‘fake news’ a ‘threat to this country’
Former President Donald Trump surprised 15,000 supporters in Wisconsin on Saturday by arriving on his private jet for a rally, before vowing to restore free speech, saying “free speech is being taken away in America.” “They take away your freedom of speech and fake news is a threat to this country,” the Republican presidential candidate […]
‘Stay Tuned’: Boxer Ryan Garcia Vows December Comeback, Defying One Year Ban
Boxer Ryan Garcia is set to fight in December despite being suspended by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) for testing positive for a banned substance, TMZ reports. The 26-year-old athlete TMZ Sports“You're going to see me fight in December,” Garcia said. “It's going to be a big fight. Stay tuned!” Garcia, who has […]
Trump vows to cut business tax rate to 15%, create government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk
NEW YORK CITY — Former President Donald Trump delivered a major economic speech in New York City on Thursday, announcing plans to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% and create a “Government Efficiency Commission” led by Elon Musk, while vowing to “make America a richer and stronger country” if elected president in November. President […]
Trump vows to ‘heal our world’ after fatal Georgia school shooting: ‘Sick and angry’
Former President Donald Trump spoke about the school shooting in the key battleground state of Georgia during a Fox News town hall event and vowed to “heal the world” if re-elected. “The world is sick and angry for a lot of reasons, but we're going to make it better. We're going to heal the world. […]
Trump vows to release Epstein client list along with other docs long hidden from the public
President Donald Trump has vowed to release incriminating documents if re-elected, which could complicate life for many powerful people and institutions. the host of the “Lex Friedman Podcast” asked Trump: episode President Trump announced Wednesday whether he will seek the release of additional documents related to associates of the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Trump […]
Netanyahu seeks forgiveness for hostage deaths, vows consequences for Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for forgiveness from the families of six hostages recently killed in Gaza, amid growing criticism for his failure to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the release of the remaining hostages. “I have told the families, and I say it again this evening, that I ask for […]
Culture secretary vows to end ‘rip off’ gig ticket sales and review surge pricing | Music
Ministers will review ticket price gouging after tickets to an Oasis concert more than doubled in price while on sale, the culture minister has confirmed. Lisa Nandy said the rise in ticket prices was “incredibly depressing”, with standard tickets increasing from £148 to £355 on the Ticketmaster website. The price increase was based on a […]