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Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
Economy
by  AFP

Starbucks has stirred the coffee pot by reversing a policy that allowed anyone to use its bathrooms, with the US public warned they'll need to buy something or get out. Following the debacle, Starbucks adopted an "open bathroom" policy meaning its restrooms -- at the cafes that had them -- would be open to all.

Boeing 2024 plane deliveries tumble on labor, safety woes
Boeing 2024 plane deliveries tumble on labor, safety woes
Economy
by  AFP

Boeing delivered just 348 commercial planes in 2024 according to figures released Tuesday that showed the ugly effects from a year of labor disruption and safety setbacks. Restoring MAX output will be a priority for Boeing this year, along with clearing out built MAX and 787 Dreamliner planes in inventory that were not delivered, said Owens.

From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?
From ban to buyout: What next for TikTok in the US?
Economy
by  AFP

TikTok faces an imminent shutdown in the United States after Congress passed a law last year forcing its Chinses owner ByteDance to either sell the platform or close it by this Sunday. Here is a review of what could happen next for TikTok in the United States.