Starbucks, the coffee giant known for its widespread presence, is making some big changes. It's closing around 400 stores in North America. This is part of a larger plan to save about $1 billion. The company's CEO, Brian Niccol, said these stores weren't up to par or weren't making enough money. Th
In recent times, Russia has been pushing boundaries, testing NATO's defenses. The alliance, led by Mark Rutte, has been quick to react. They scrambled fighter jets when Russian planes entered Estonian airspace. This happened just after drones flew into Poland and Romania. NATO members gathered for
The U. S. is taking steps to make cryptocurrency rules clearer. This could lead to more banks offering Bitcoin services. Alessio Quaglini, CEO of Hex Trust, thinks this will happen soon. He believes banks will start providing Bitcoin deposits, trading, and even structured products. This could be a b
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people spent their time and money. Many turned to trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, while others gambled more. But what's the connection between these activities? Some people started trading so much that it became a problem. This behavior might look a lot like pr
Poland has sent a strong message to Russia: stay out of NATO airspace or face the consequences. This warning came after Russian military jets briefly entered Estonian airspace, which is protected by NATO. The Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, made it clear at a United Nations meeting that
In Tibet, a dazzling fireworks display turned into a hot topic online. The show, backed by outdoor brand Arc'teryx, caught the attention of netizens who questioned its environmental impact. The local government in Shigatse took notice and sent a team to look into the matter. Arc'teryx, owned by Ant
Ukraine has been hitting back at Russia in a big way. They recently attacked some of Russia's oil refineries. These refineries are super important because they help Russia make money for its war. The Ukrainian military shared some cool footage from drones and planes. It shows missiles flying and exp
Football fans witnessed something special when Texas Tech faced off against Utah. The Red Raiders put on a show, winning 34-10. But the real story was the quarterback switch. Behren Morton, the usual starter, got hurt early on. That's when Will Hammond stepped in. He didn't just fill in; he took cha
Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox consoles again, marking the second time this year. The changes will take effect on October 3, just five months after the last price increase. The Xbox Series S 512GB will now cost $400, up from $380 in May and $300 at launch in 2020. The Xbox Series S 1TB
The weather folks at Environment Canada have a heads-up for everyone along the south coast of B. C. This fall might be a bit different. It looks like temperatures and rainfall could be higher than usual. But why? First, let's talk about the ocean. The Pacific is super warm right now. This means tha
