By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Business Wrtier Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred…
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An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and the nation. To check Californians’ financial health, my trusty spreadsheet examined consumer debt statistics compiled by the New York Fed. These numbers for 2024’s final three months provide a window into the bill-paying habits of roughly 90% of the population with credit histories.…
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Which induction cookware set is best? Induction burners work very differently than traditional burners. Instead of heating a pan using a flame or radiant heat, they use powerful magnets to cause the pan itself to generate heat. The pros of induction heating include extremely short warming times, increased efficiency and significantly easier cleaning. One of…
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Which Pokemon toys are best? Kids love Pokemon, the mashup word that means pocket monsters. The first Pokemon games were video games developed for the original Nintendo Game Boy handheld game system. Players try to capture as many creatures as possible using a Poke ball. The more monsters you capture, the higher the level you…
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Galaxy forward Diego Fagúndez, right, moves the ball against San Diego FC defenders during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) Galaxy forward Christian Ramirez (17) heads the ball against San Diego FC defender…
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Team Black player actor Steve Carell takes the ice during the Skate for LA Strong celebrity hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Team Black player singer Justin Bieber skates during the Skate for LA Strong celebrity hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Team…
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Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig places the 2024 MLS Championship Cup during a presentation prior to the start of an MLS soccer match against the San Diego FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. San Diego FC won 2-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) Galaxy forward Diego…
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MALIBU — An outbreak of domoic acid is sickening sea lions in the waters off Malibu, according to wildlife officials. Workers at the California Wildlife Center responded to at least 14 calls for sea lions in distress over a four-day period, the center said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “Though we have not confirmed…
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Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates after scoring against the Ducks as Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat (93) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Ducks left wing Ross Johnston (44) collides with Detroit Red Wings center Marco…
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Australia forward Caitlin Foord (9) and United States defender Gisele Thompson (15) battle for the ball during the first half of a group stage match in the SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer tournament, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow) United States forward Emma Sears and Australia forward Hayley Raso jump to head…
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