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Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones: ‘I like to fart in front of people. You can tell if someone’s cool from their reaction’

The punk guitarist on the ideal length of gigs, stealing from David Bowie’s trucks and dealing with an ornery Jerry Lee Lewis

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025

Starbucks’s New CEO Brian Niccol Wants to Turn the Company Back into a Growth Stock, and 300% Growth Shows Customers Already Love His ‘Back to Starbucks’ Plan

Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, is revamping the company with a customer-centric strategy focused on improving in-store experiences, simplifying the menu, and boosting service speed, leading to early signs of success and growing investor confidence.

Barchart · Mar 28, 2025

Starbucks shreds ‘nonsensical’ lawsuit by store manager who claimed he was discriminated against for being straight

Exclusive: Christopher Thevanesan’s lawsuit is “nonsensical,” “entirely without merit,” and “devoid of any facts” to support his allegations, according to the company

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Starbucks Ordered To Pay $50m For Hot Tea Spill

Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to a customer who was burned when hot tea spilled on his lap at a California drive-through.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025

Man Suffers “Life-Changing” Burns At Starbucks Drive-Thru, Settles For $50M

Starbucks is ordered to pay $50 million after a customer is burned by a hot drink. The post Man Suffers “Life-Changing” Burns At Starbucks Drive-Thru, Settles For $50M first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 17, 2025

First Thing: Kremlin confirms Trump-Putin call to go ahead

The Russian and US presidents will discuss a Ukraine ceasefire plan, as the EU aims to ramp up pressure by insisting ‘the ball is in Russia’s court’. Plus, how the Irish are ruling pop culture

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

Laughter not laptops: cafe culture fights back against keyboard invaders

Cafe owners seeking convivial atmosphere as well as better turnover are starting to deter remote workers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

Starbucks Loses $50 Million Lawsuit After Customer Suffers Severe Tea Burns

Starbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million after a customer suffered severe burns from a spilled tea at a California drive-thru.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025

Jury awards $50m to man injured by scalding-hot tea from Starbucks

Delivery driver said he was disfigured when improperly secured drink spilled after he picked it up at a drive-through

The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025

Dutch Bros or Starbucks: Which Coffee Stock Has More Growth?

SBUX and BROS stocks are under pressure with coffee prices at record highs; both have expensive valuations but BROS may have more upside if it moves lower

MarketBeat · Mar 16, 2025