The job cuts are part of CEO Brian Niccol’s plans to streamline operations and create a more nimble workforce. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/24/starbucks-layoffs-corporate/ Author : Jaclyn Peiser Publish date : 2025-02-24 21:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A scary moment occurred in Kent, Indiana, as a bus carrying the Indiana University Indianapolis men’s basketball team caught fire on the way back from a road game on Saturday. The team was returning from its game against Northern Kentucky when a mechanical issue caused the bus to catch fire. The entire team and staff evacuated the bus safely, according to a post from IU Indy Athletics on X. The post also mentioned another bus was en route at the time to pick them up for the trip back to Indianapolis. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPhotos were provided to Fox
President Trump said that Ukraine’s president may soon visit the White House to sign a deal, though how it ties in to efforts to end the Russian invasion and guarantee Ukraine’s security is unclear. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/world/europe/ukraine-us-mineral-wealth-deal.html Author : Constant Méheut Publish date : 2025-02-24 21:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Mr. Hill dove onto the presidential limo in a heroic attempt to save President John F. Kennedy when he was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/02/24/clint-hill-secret-service-kennedy-dead/ Author : Michael Rosenwald Publish date : 2025-02-24 19:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
For a majority of people, the COVID vaccine doesn’t cause adverse health effects — but a small percentage experience chronic symptoms that can last for months or even years. Yale researchers recently made some discoveries about why certain people experience this condition, which they have dubbed "post-vaccination syndrome" (PVS).In early findings, the team recognized "potential immunological patterns" that are unique to people with PVS. The hope is that this discovery will help to enable future treatments and therapies for those who are affected.IS MMR VACCINE SAFE FOR KIDS? DR. NICOLE SAPHIER ADDRESSES CONCERNS AS MEASLES CASES RISE"This work is still in
The United States voted against a resolution, backed by most of Europe, demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine — a deep fissure between allies, and a sharp shift in American policy. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/world/middleeast/us-un-russia-ukraine-war.html Author : Farnaz Fassihi Publish date : 2025-02-24 20:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to preserve U.S.-European ties even as the United States under Trump may no longer be a reliable partner against Russia. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/24/trump-macron-meeting-ukraine-russia/ Author : Michael Birnbaum, Ellen Francis, Jacqueline Alemany Publish date : 2025-02-24 20:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
More Americans were sickened by contaminated food in 2024 than the previous year and the number of people who were hospitalized or died more than doubled, a new study has revealed.The analysis, published this month by the Colorado-based U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, shows that hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food increased last year compared to 2023.In all, the United States had 296 food recall announcements in 2024, which is a 5% decrease from 2023, the U.S. PIRG Education Fund's analysis shows.FDA RECALLS MORE THAN 2 MILLION CASES OF DOUGHNUTSDespite an overall decrease in recalls, though, more
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/world/europe/friedrich-merz-europe-germany.html Author : Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze Publish date : 2025-02-24 19:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Highs reach the 50s and 60s most days this week. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/02/24/dc-weather-live-updates-mild-weather-spring/ Author : Jason Samenow Publish date : 2025-02-24 18:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after a "haze" filled the cabin, according to the airline.Delta Air Lines Flight 876 landed safely at the airport at around 9 a.m. after the crew reported possible smoke in the flight deck while heading to Columbia, South Carolina, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement.The Boeing 717 aircraft had just taken off about 30 minutes earlier, carrying 94 passengers and five crew members, FOX5 Atlanta reported.Video taken from inside the aircraft shows the passenger cabin filling up with what appeared
With majestic anthems like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Ms. Flack, a former schoolteacher, became one of the most widely heard artists of the 1970s. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/arts/music/roberta-flack-dead.html Author : Giovanni Russonello Publish date : 2025-02-24 17:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
At the CIA’s dining room, cellphones and credit cards are banned and the chef’s name is under wraps. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/02/24/cia-dining-room-agency-restaurant/ Author : Tom Sietsema Publish date : 2025-02-24 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris took veiled jabs at President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk during her first major speech since her election loss in November. After several months out of the public spotlight, Harris stepped onto the stage at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday in the Los Angeles-area to accept the NAACP’s Chairman's Award.The former Democratic presidential candidate called for a "sense of urgency," asserting that "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty" as she urged the Pasadena crowd to "stay alert, to seek the truth and to actively participate in the fight
The firings added to doubts about whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the agency’s acting head, supports lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as he has said he does. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/us/politics/usaid-urgent-aid-firings.html Author : Edward Wong and Zolan Kanno-Youngs Publish date : 2025-02-24 16:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Apple says it plans to create 20,000 jobs, build a manufacturing hub in Texas and accelerate investments in AI and other technology. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/24/apple-announces-500-billion-investment-us-over-next-four-years/ Author : Shannon Najmabadi Publish date : 2025-02-24 15:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Country legend Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, didn't necessarily want to perform her grandmother's iconic song while appearing on "American Idol" last year. During an appearance on "The Thrivalist Podcast," the country singer revealed that while it wasn't her idea to sing "Coal Miner's Daughter" during the competition show, she didn't walk away with any regrets. "Judges picked three songs, and the only one I knew was 'Coal Miner's Daughter,'" Russell said of then-judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. "I just remember seeing that and I was… so mad."LORETTA LYNN’S DAUGHTERS HONOR LATE MOTHER’S LEGACY, FAITH: ‘HEAVEN MUST BE THE
Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/nyregion/nyc-congestion-pricing-revenue-mta.html Author : Stefanos Chen and Winnie Hu Publish date : 2025-02-24 15:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Local officials in Minnesota say warmer winters and unpredictable weather are forcing them to reassess whether they can afford this cherished winter tradition. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/24/climate-change-ice-rinks-minnesota/ Author : Sheila Mulrooney Eldred Publish date : 2025-02-24 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Elon Musk, who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), warned federal workers on Monday morning that those who fail to return to the office will be placed on administrative leave."Those who ignored President Trump’s executive order to return to work have now received over a month’s warning," Musk wrote on X, the platform which he also owns. "Starting this week, those who still fail to return to office will be placed on administrative leave." Musk’s warning comes after he announced Saturday that federal employees must report their accomplishments from the last week or face losing their jobs.Musk said on
Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/world/europe/europe-ukraine-anniversary.html Author : Jeanna Smialek and Steven Erlanger Publish date : 2025-02-24 13:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
These volunteers won’t let go of the cause as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters a fourth year. They’ve sent ambulances, generators and more to the front line. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/24/ukraine-russia-nome-alaska/ Author : Zachariah Hughes Publish date : 2025-02-24 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., reportedly endorsed Andrew Cuomo to run for mayor of New York City in the latest blow to incumbent Democrat first-termer, Mayor Eric Adams. "The two most important things we need are competence and courage," Torres, who represents the Bronx, told the New York Post. "Andrew Cuomo has the competence to govern the city. He has the courage to stand up to extremist politics – both from the far left and far right," Torres said, adding: "We don’t need a Mr. Nice Guy. We need a Mr. Tough Guy."Cuomo has not formally declared his candidacy for mayor but is
Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/europe/friedrich-merz-germany-chancellor.html Author : Steven Erlanger and Christopher F. Schuetze Publish date : 2025-02-24 11:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/24/trump-presidency-news/ Author : Sabrina Rodriguez, Mariana Alfaro, Brianna Tucker, Justine McDaniel Publish date : 2025-02-24 12:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.