Starbucks ends its ‘open-door’ policies
Starbucks doesn’t want to be America’s public bathroom anymore. Starbucks is scrapping a policy that had let anyone hang out at its cafes or use the restrooms without making a purchase. The new rules are part of a larger effort to improve Starbucks’ cafe experience and deter homeless people and non-paying customers who have come to use Starbucks solely for shelter and bathroom access – but they reverse a policy that was put in place after one of the company’s biggest-ever PR disasters.
MSNBC chief Rashida Jones steps down as network prepares for spinoff
Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC and one of her top lieutenants, Rebecca Kutler, is taking over as interim network president.
Slain security guard & son were co-workers on same shift at McDonald's
Added security and grief counselors were at the McDonald's on Reisterstown Road Monday, following a deadly shooting Sunday evening.
'I beg the president to give me a chance': Grandmother facing deportation
Fighting back tears, West Palm Beach resident Silvia Morales is coming to grips with the reality she may be forced to say goodbye to her family.
Flo Rida Shines Bright at the Detroit Auto Show Gala – A Night of Glitz, Beats, and Unforgettable Moments!
The Motor City roared to life Friday night at the Detroit Auto Show’s Charity Preview Gala, and it wasn’t just the cars stealing the show. This year, Flo Rida and an entourage of surprises revved up the festivities, transforming the prestigious event into what attendees are calling “t/he most electrifying gala in Detroit Auto Show history.”
Professional Bull Riders’ 2025 World Championship Race Hits Houston—Toyota Center Takes Center Stage
Houston, get ready to saddle up! The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) premier Unleash The Beast tour is set to stampede into Toyota Center on January 17-18, 2025, bringing the world’s most daring bull riders and fierce bovine athletes to the heart of the Lone Star State. For the eighth time—and the second consecutive season—Houston will play host to this adrenaline-fueled spectacle that promises edge-of-your-seat action and unforgettable moments.
Industry groups sue to stop Biden from banning medical debt on credit reports
Opposition is quickly forming against the Biden administration’s rule to ban medical debt from appearing on consumers’ credit reports, threatening the viability of what could be a popular regulation.
Kohl’s is closing 27 locations. See if your store is on the list
Kohl’s is closing 27 stores across more than a dozen states as the struggling retailer looks to improve profitability.
Story Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Just hours after Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced last Tuesday that the social media giant would eliminate its US-based fact-checkers, the iconic hills above Los Angeles began to smolder.
Walmart’s logo got its first facelift in nearly 20 years
Walmart is giving its logo the first facelift in nearly two decades, rolling out a new identity that is a subtle nod to its past.
Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports
“America’s Team” is reportedly hiring. After five seasons, head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are going their separate ways, according to multiple reports. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was the first to detail the split.
Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban
TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States.
Coco Gauff writes message of support for Los Angeles after winning in Australian Open first round
After winning her first round match at this year’s Australian Open, Coco Gauff sent a message back to Los Angeles where the wildfires continue to cause widespread devastation.
With wildfire ‘three blocks away’ from her LA home, Naomi Osaka says she sent someone to get her daughter’s birth certificate
Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.”
Grammys and Oscars to proceed amid LA fires, but will put the spotlight on first responders
As they say in Hollywood, the show must go on.
A father at the bedside of his son, a surfer and a woman who stayed behind with her beloved pets are among wildfire victims
An amputee and his son with cerebral palsy were among the 24 deaths in the fires raging around Los Angeles. The father was found at his son’s bedside.
Texas man arrested, accused of stalking Caitlin Clark
A Texas man has been arrested after investigators say he sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark on social media.
Texas man arrested, accused of stalking Caitlin Clark
A Texas man has been arrested after investigators say he sent a series of threatening and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark on social media.
Trump’s Team is Coming for Climate Science. The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse.
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year on record. Temperatures not only surpassed 2023 as the previous hottest year, they leapt – for the first time – past the goal set in the Paris Climate Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
A Lifeline for the Community: Commissioner Ellis Champions $1M Opioid Prevention Grant for Black Men
In an inspiring step toward combating the opioid epidemic, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced his full support for the Commissioners Court's approval of a $1 million grant to the African American Male Wellness Agency. This bold initiative, funded by the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reflects the county’s unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating opioid crisis among Black men in Harris County.
