Starbucks Comes To Italy
This week, Starbucks opens its first location in Italy. The new store is in Milan, which former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz credits with the inspiration for the company.
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Police In Minneapolis Say Chinese Billionaire's Arrest Was For Alleged Rape
Liu Qiangdong, also known as Richard Liu, was arrested on Friday in Minneapolis on suspicion of criminal sexual misconduct. He was later released and has returned to China.
Toyota Recalls Some Hybrids Citing Concerns About Vehicle Fires
Of the nearly one million vehicles that have been recalled globally, about 192,000 Prius vehicles from model years 2016 through 2018 have been affected in the United States.
Theranos, Blood-Testing Company Plagued By Scandal, Says It Will Dissolve
The company was once valued at $9 billion. Founder Elizabeth Holmes and another former executive are facing criminal charges, and Theranos says it does not have the cash to pay shareholders.
Marco Rubio Clashes With Alex Jones In Capitol: 'I'll Take Care Of You Myself'
On a day of hearings about Big Tech and free speech, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is talking to a House panel after Florida Sen. Marco Rubio sparred with conspiracy-monger Alex Jones.
Senate Committee Vents About Hijacking Of Big Tech For Information War
The Senate intelligence committee gets an update from Big Tech about how companies are fighting "active measures" like those waged against the U.S. in 2016.
Nike Takes Calculated Business Bet With Renewed 'Just Do It' Campaign
Nike will feature Colin Kaepernick in a renewed "Just Do It," advertising campaign. Kaepernick is the NFL quarterback who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police shootings of unarmed blacks.
Making The Case For Removing Tariffs
The next round of trade barriers with China could include a 25 percent levy on Chinese antiquities. One dealer went to Washington to tell Congress why that tariff could hurt our allies and ourselves.
'New Yorker' Editor Explains Why Steve Bannon Was Dropped From Festival
As big names threatened to drop out and debate over free speech boiled, New Yorker editor David Remnick disinvited Bannon. "I will not take part in an event that normalizes hate," Judd Apatow said.