Starbucks cups with a political message
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is using its coffee cups to jump into the political fray in Washington. The world’s biggest coffee chain is asking employees at cafes in the Washington, D.C. area to scribble...
View ArticleStarbucks to open 1st Vietnam cafe
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Starbucks Corp. will open its first Vietnam cafe early next month in Ho Chi Minh City as part of its strategy to expand across Asia, the company said Thursday. The Seattle-based...
View ArticleActor Dempsey: Coffee chain bid appears successful
SEATTLE (AP) — Actor Patrick Dempsey said it appears his bid to buy a small coffee chain has prevailed in a bankruptcy auction that included Starbucks Corp. Late Thursday night, Dempsey announced...
View ArticleMichael Crooke on Business Rockstars
Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with the former CEO of Patagonia, Dr. Michael Crooke, who was recently selected as one of North America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy...
View ArticleJonathan Carp and Jeff Smith on Business Rockstars
Today on Business Rockstars, Ken Rutkowski talks with Jonathan Carp, an entrepreneur who has sold millions of packages of his Miracle Noodle – a calorie free, carb free noodle. Also on the show, Jeff...
View ArticleLA girl, 10, found hours after vanishing from bed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 10-year-old girl reported missing from bed just before 4 a.m. Wednesday was found nearly 12 hours later when someone dropped her off outside businesses six miles from her Los...
View ArticleChief justice a victim of credit-card fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has been a victim of credit-card fraud. A Supreme Court spokeswoman said someone got hold of one of Roberts’s credit card account numbers. The court did...
View ArticleDozens of detectives investigate LA girl abduction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly 50 detectives hunted Friday for clues to kidnappers who snatched a 10-year-old girl from her bedroom and dumped her, scratched and barefoot, miles from her home. Detectives...
View ArticleSuspect sought in LA abduction of 10-year-old girl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A transient with a long criminal record is being sought in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl who was snatched from her San Fernando Valley home before dawn last week and abandoned...
View Article1 arrested in 10-year-old girl’s kidnapping
NORTHRIDGE (CNS) – A suspect was behind bars today in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl who was taken from her family’s Northridge home. Daniel Martinez, 29, of...
View ArticleCalif. woman accused of tainting OJ at Starbucks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she tried to sneak orange juice bottles spiked with a lethal amount of rubbing alcohol inside a Starbucks. San...
View ArticleStarbucks cups with a political message
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is using its coffee cups to jump into the political fray in Washington. The world’s biggest coffee chain is asking employees at cafes in the Washington, D.C. area to scribble...
View ArticleStarbucks to ban smoking within 25 feet of cafes
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks customers will soon have to stamp out their cigarettes before approaching the cafes. The Seattle-based chain says it will start banning smoking within 25 feet of its stores,...
View ArticleWake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks. The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide...
View ArticleNY court: Starbucks’ baristas must share tips
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s highest court says Starbucks’ baristas must share their tips with shift supervisors, but assistant managers are left out in the cold. The Court of Appeals on Wednesday...
View ArticleDeaf NY Starbucks patrons sue, say they’re mocked
NEW YORK (AP) – Some Starbucks workers in the city were so rude to deaf customers they mocked them and called the police to try to get them kicked out, a lawsuit says. The lawsuit seeks unspecified...
View ArticleStarbucks to partner with Google to upgrade Wi-Fi
SEATTLE (AP) — Starbucks says it’s reached a deal to partner with Google that will allow it to offer its customers dramatically faster Wi-Fi service. Financial terms were not disclosed. Starting in...
View ArticleStarbucks’ progressive ways draw fire on guns
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks has always set itself apart by taking strong positions on progressive political issues. Now that reputation has landed the company in the middle of the heated national debate...
View ArticleStarbucks pick-up turns into viral Instagram video
It’s not uncommon for someone to pick up another person in line at Starbucks. If we’re being honest, who hasn’t felt especially generous or swoon-able while anticipating a warm pumpkin spice latte? A...
View ArticleStarbucks gives free coffee to customers who buy coffee for another
(AP) – Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz wants lawmakers to come together to resolve their political gridlock. And he’s giving away free coffee to customers who set an example how to do it. From Wednesday...
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