Starbucks revolutionized U.S. coffee culture. But it’s facing unprecedented competition. And that will make it harder to win back customers it’s lost to perennial rival Dunkin’ and fast-growing drive-thru chains like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew.
Day: January 31, 2026
The U.S. Government has now entered its second shutdown in less than a year, as of 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, despite a deal being agreed upon between Senate Democrats and the White House as well as the Senate passing five long-term spending bills, with the exception of Homeland Security, on Friday. Unlike last year’s shutdown, which lasted over 40 days, this shutdown is expected to be brief, with the House set to vote on the five bills immediately after returning to Washington on Monday, though House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has declined to say whether House Democrats will support the bills approved by the Senate.
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Britain to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guards thetimes.com/world/middle-ea…
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What to know about the temporary government shutdown this weekend trib.al/KoGrv6q
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Why Canada needs a foreign intelligence service: Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Christopher Collins for Inside Policy macdonaldlaurier.ca/why-cana…
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Actress Catherine O’Hara is being remembered as a woman who could crack you up and warm your heart at the same time. As CBS News New York’s Dick Brennan reports, her sudden death at the age of 71 is felt around the world by many generations of fans.
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