Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15
In the absence of a national mandate, Starbucks will require that everyone mask up or else have their coffee delivered.
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Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego "Karen"
California woman's attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing public health rule backfires in a big way.
Starbucks joins growing list of companies boycotting Facebook
Coffee shop chain announces it is suspending social media advertising, as part of efforts to stop the online spread of hate speech
Starbucks and Beam Suntory pause advertising on social media
"We stand up for what's right, and we stand with all who are committed to the fight against hate speech, racism and prejudice," Beam Suntory said in a statement.
Starbucks allowing workers to wear Black Lives Matter attire
In a memo to employees Friday, the coffee giant encouraged workers to "wear your BLM pin or t-shirt."
Understanding the impact of "white silence"
"White silence" is a phrase that's been amplified online and in recent conversations about the protests over racial inequality across the U.S. But the phenomenon is nothing new to those who have experienced and witnessed injustices. We hear from some of them, and then Michelle Saahene, co-founder of From Privilege to Progress, joins CBSN to discuss this topic and her movement aimed at driving the conversation forward.
Starbucks execs meet with Tempe police
Starbucks is apologizing to an Arizona police department after six officers were apparently asked to leave a store on the Fourth of July. This was because a customer said the officers made him feel unsafe. The coffee giant faces growing backlash online. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Howard Schultz ends presidential campaign
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is ending his 2020 presidential campaign. The 66-year-old billionaire put his campaign on hold back in June. Schultz had planned to spend roughly $100 million. He says he does not want to be a spoiler if former vice president Joe Biden becomes the democratic nominee. Schultz also cited several recent back surgeries that have hampered his ability to travel.
Small Business Spotlight: REX Coffee
REX Coffee owner Peter Crippen talks about standing out – and competing with Starbucks to stay in business. Top-notch customer service is the key to success, he says.
Starbucks' 2019 holiday cups & menu
The coffee chain announced that their signature holiday drinks will be available starting Thursday, November 7 - and their much talked-about holiday cups have been unveiled. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Starbucks is asking landlords for a break on rent
With sales down due to the coronavirus, coffee giant wants landlords to ease leases and rents for a least a year.
Family builds replica stores to entertain girl during pandemic
The faux Target store — where Mila has become the newest "Employee of the Month" — even has a credit card machine.
Starbucks will pay all workers for 30 days — even if they stay home
As unemployment claims surge, Starbucks said it will pay all employees in the U.S. and Canada, even if they choose to stay home.
What stores are closing due to the coronavirus
As consumers hunker down, many of America's biggest retailers are temporarily shutting stores or cutting their hours.
Starbucks closes some stores and ditches chairs due to virus
Coffee chain only serving customers "to go" in move to discourage gatherings and contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Starbucks may make some stores drive-thru only amid coronavirus
Starbucks announced several precautions it is taking to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Starbucks no longer filling personal cups, citing coronavirus
Coffee chain says it is "adapting as new information is made available" about the virus outbreak.
Airport Starbucks pay black workers less than whites, group claims
Some workers also allege they are discriminated against based on their gender status.
Starbucks wants more reusable cups in stores
CEO Kevin Johnson says the coffee giant will cut carbon emissions, waste and water use by 50% within a decade.
5 injured when pickup slams into Starbucks in Illinois
Police said the impact caused the building to collapse; the injured included people in the truck and store
Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
Coffee chain plans to open or remodel 85 "community stores" by 2025 in rural and urban neighborhoods across the U.S.
Starbucks apologizes to California cops for no service
Coffee chain acknowledged two California sheriff deputies were ignored by staff for about five minutes before leaving.
Starbucks's open-bathroom policy affecting business, study says
Coffee chain opened its bathrooms to all last year — that may be putting it at a disadvantage over local competitors
Starbucks unveils 2019 holiday cups
The cups will be available starting Thursday, November 7, and the company is encouraging fans to get the reusable one
Starbucks accused of unfairly punishing white employees
Regional Starbucks manager fired after the high-profile arrests of two black men at one of the coffee shops in Philadelphia has filed a wrongful termination suit
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Judge rules Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now as Trump tries to fire her
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Poland says its airspace was violated by unidentified "drone-type objects"
The Polish military said late Tuesday it's responding to unspecified "drone-type objects" that entered its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.