Starbucks’ New Policy: Buy Something Or Leave
Other changes include a ban on panhandling, discrimination, consuming outside alcohol and vaping
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Nippon Steel Might Sue USA Government Over Biden’s Decision To Block US Steel Acquisition
On Friday, Biden said he was blocking the controversial $14.3 billion acquisition, marking a significant use of executive authority in the closing days of his administration. He cited the need to protect national security and supply chains.
BYD Closes In On Tesla As Sales Jump
The company says it sold 207,734 EVs in December, taking its annual total to 1.76 million, as subsidies and discounts helped attract customers.
USA Homelessness Hit Record High In 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) said Friday that more than 770,000 people were in shelters, temporary housing or had no shelter, according to a survey carried out one night in January 2024.
Costco Push Back Against Anti-DEI Movement
Costco believes DEI helps its “treasure hunt” shopping atmosphere, and it is standing behind its efforts
Gold prices edge higher on short covering.
The Fed’s 25-basis-point reduction on Dec. 18 and the cautious note struck by its economic projections and expectations of fewer cuts in 2025 pushed gold to its lowest since Nov. 18 last week.
Crypto has the potential to be accepted by mainstream society but only if it can overcome its own obstacles.
American president openly plugging their products and installing cheerleaders in positions where once there were cops. Mainstream money is flowing in. A US bitcoin reserve is on the table.
Trump Cautioned Europe to increase its purchases of U.S. oil and gas or risk facing tariffs.
President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff threats Thursday night, pledging to raise tariffs on European Union nations unless they increase their purchases of American oil and gas to narrow the trade gap with the United States.
China Is Building The World’s Largest Airport On Artificial Island
The country’s largest offshore airport is rising slowly from the sea level like the sunrise in the east.
Amazon Meets US Strike Threat Ahead Of Christmas
Amazon’s facilities in Southern California, New York and Illinois could be affected, according to a Teamsters statement.