Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the company plans to close underperforming locations, cut 900 jobs

[ad_1] Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on Thursday said the company is planning on closing underperforming locations, including those where the coffee chain is “unable to create the physical environment our customers and partners expect,” and will cut 900 jobs. The overhaul will cost $1 billion, according to a Thursday regulatory filing. Most of the costs…

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Former CBO director says Trump’s economic decisions during second term are “not the right way to go”

[ad_1] President Trump’s position on interest rates and the overall economy is under intense scrutiny. Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, one of the U.S.’ foremost conservative economists, says in his first term, Mr. Trump did some “astounding” things for the economy. Holtz-Eakin joins “The Takeout” to discuss why his views on the president’s…

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Utah governor says suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination is not cooperating with authorities

[ad_1] The 22-year-old suspect behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is “not cooperating” with investigators, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and two law enforcement sources said. Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack and said more information may come out…

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, plays Iron Maiden and Deep Purple to let off steam

[ad_1] Japan’s “Iron Lady” listens to… Iron Maiden? The country’s parliament elected veteran ultraconservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi to serve as the next prime minister on Tuesday, making her the first woman to take Japan’s highest public office. Takaichi is an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister who was nicknamed the “Iron Lady.” …

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White House reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death

[ad_1] White House reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announced that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday during a Utah Valley University event. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on reaction from the White House. [ad_2] Source link

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On the heels of trade war truce with China, Trump says “we’re always watching them”

[ad_1] Just days after touting a trade truce with China, President Trump acknowledged that China is “always watching us.” American intelligence agencies say the Chinese have infiltrated parts of the U.S. power grid and water systems. China has also been accused of stealing American intellectual property and Americans’ personal information.  “We’re a threat to them,…

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New dinosaur discovered in Argentina with a crocodile leg in its jaws: “More than one way to be a top predator”

[ad_1] Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina with powerful claws, feasting on an ancient crocodile bone. The new find was possibly 23 feet long and hailed from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans. They prowled across what’s now South America, Australia and parts of Asia, splitting off into different species over millions…

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