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Starbucks is making a major change to its loyalty program
A shakeup to the Starbucks rewards program for customers using their own cups is the latest change under CEO Brian Niccol.
Rollover crash in Brookfield sends 1 to the hospital
A rollover crash in Brookfield early Saturday morning sent one person to the hospital. Firefighters responded to a rollover ...
What's in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg
When it came to picking a name for his business, Ralph Rodriguez rolled the dice. He went with Fort Liberty Pawn & Gun. It’s ...
Harvard-trained educator: Kids who learn how to use AI will become smarter adults—if they avoid this No. 1 mistake
Ivy League educator and psychologist Angela Duckworth says kids can become better learners if they know how to properly use AI. Here’s what that means.
How much you should have saved by age 50, according to financial experts—and 3 steps to take if you're behind
Once you turn 50, the Internal Revenue Service allows you to contribute more to various retirement plans in catch-up ...
Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run in Bridgeport
A pedestrian is injured after being struck in a hit-and-run in Bridgeport on Friday night. Officers responded to East Main ...
Under-the-radar delivery apps are gaining ground in the U.S. by courting Asian restaurants
Asian restaurants are utilizing delivery apps like Fantuan and HungryPanda instead of or in addition to bigger-name options.
Lyft is starting to make some right moves with urging from activist Engine Capital. What's next
Activist Commentary: Engine Capital is an experienced activist investor led by Managing Partner Arnaud Ajdler, former partner ...
As Denmark raises its retirement age to 70, experts weigh in on whether the U.S. may follow its lead
Raising the retirement age to 70 would help Social Security’s trust fund shortfall. But experts say an across-the-board ...
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes
France’s new law mirrors broader European trends. Britain, Spain and Sweden have all implemented significant smoking bans in ...
Key moments from the third week of Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial
President Donald Trump was asked Friday if he would consider pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently fighting five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex ...
Pentagon chief says ready to ‘fight and win' against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending
While playing up the U.S.’s enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, Hegseth took swipes at the absence of China’s ...