Starbucks to award bonuses to baristas, expand tipping to promote turnaround effortsCNBCStarbucks rolls out performance bonuses, tipping changes for baristasThe Seattle TimesStarbucks is making big changes to how staff get paid. Read the memo.Business InsiderStarbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas with top customer service ratingsCBS … [Read more...]

Apple employee #8 Chris Espinosa on working his whole life at one company9to5MacOne of Apple’s First Employees Looks Back at 50 YearsThe New York TimesApple: The Next 50 YearsCNETApple at 50: From Apple I to the iPhone to AI and beyondYahoo FinanceFrom scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th yearNPR … [Read more...]

Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro review: The king of party projectorsEngadgetBluetti’s Sora 500 solar panel is incredibly powerful for its sizeThe VergeNow Just $305, This Nebula Projector Is About to Carry Your Movie NightsCNETBest spring sale projector deals: Save over 30% on projectors from Anker, LG, BenQ, and more at AmazonMashableThis Netflix-Licensed … [Read more...]

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2CNNNew COVID variant 'Cicada' spreading among kidsABC7 Los Angeles'Cicada' COVID is spreading. Here are the symptoms.kvue.com'Don’t overly worry': Ohio doctor weighs in on new ‘cicada’ COVID-19 variant10TVWhat to Know About the New … [Read more...]

iPhone 18 Pro Reportedly Won't Come in BlackMacRumorsiPhone 18 may get little more than a new color while iPhone Fold gets 3D printed hingeAppleInsiderApple iPhone 18 Pro: Latest Leak Signals Major Design UpdateForbesLeaker says there’s no back to black for the iPhone 18 Pro9to5MacVariable Aperture Finally Hits iPhone: Why the 18 Pro Max Camera Is … [Read more...]

Artemis 2 crew fixes toilet, can now pee in itAstronomy MagazineArtemis II Flight Update: Crew and Ground Teams Successfully Troubleshoot Orion’s ToiletNASA (.gov)Artemis II's moonbound toilet is working again to astronauts' relief after overnight fixwral.comWhat nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still couldBBCHouston, we have a … [Read more...]

Measles exposure reported at Portland hospital EROregonLive.comWest Linn cafe, Gresham restaurant identified as new measles exposure sitesKPTVMeasles exposures recorded at two Portland-area restaurants: What to knowKOIN.comMeasles exposure location confirmed at Providence Portland Hospital ER waiting roomKATUMeasles exposure reported at 2 … [Read more...]

Stock Market Today: Stocks Surge to Begin New Quarter After Major Indexes Have Best Day Since May; Dow Rises 400 PointsInvestopediaWhat in the world just happened to the Dow?CNNStock market today: Nasdaq leads S&P 500, Dow higher as deescalation talk in Iran extends rallyYahoo FinanceStocks Recover Sharply Amid Hope for Iran War’s EndThe New York … [Read more...]

Try Living in Cape Town, Where 70% of Downtown Housing Is for TouristsThe New York TimesCape Town housing crisis: Mayor warns inclusionary policy could ‘chase developers away’news24.comCape Town housing is booming but many residents are unhappy about itThe Business TimesAirbnb in firing line as Cape Town’s housing crisis catches up with middle … [Read more...]

Less meat, more plants: top US heart body’s diet advice at odds with MahaThe GuardianAmerican Heart Association urges plant‑forward diet in new guidanceUSA TodayFollowing 9 key steps for a lifetime of eating well can support heart healthwww.heart.orgNew American Heart Association Guidelines Break Down What to Eat—and What to SkipHealth: Trusted and … [Read more...]

Trump claims Iran asked U.S. for ceasefireAxiosExclusive | Trump Tells Aides He’s Willing to End War Without Reopening HormuzWSJIran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefireAl JazeeraLive updates: Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran calls remarks ‘false and baseless’AP NewsWhat time is Trump's national address tonight? Where … [Read more...]

NFL Has Gone To War With Referees Union And It Just Armed Itself For The Fight By Changing The Rulesoutkick.comPlan to assist replacement refs among approved NFL rules changesESPNAll the NFL rule changes, including more replay assistance in case of replacement refsThe New York TimesRoger Goodell: Our No. 1 objective is to improve officiatingNBC … [Read more...]

6 things to do now to control allergy symptoms all season longThe Washington PostStories this photo appears in:Nevada AppealWhy allergy season in the Northwest is nothing to sneeze atKUOWAllergy season growing longer, more severe due to climate shiftsWWNYAllergy season underway: What’s causing symptoms, how to manage themKWQC … [Read more...]

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-showAP NewsMegan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performanceBBCMegan Thee Stallion hospitalized after becoming 'very ill' during Broadway performancekatu.comMegan Thee Stallion recovering after hospitalization for 'extreme exhaustion, … [Read more...]

US tech firm Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it steps up AI spendingThe GuardianOracle cutting thousands in latest layoff round as company continues to ramp AI spendingCNBCOracle's Kansas City campus lays off more than 500 employeeskmbc.comTech giant Oracle reportedly blindsides thousands with emailed layoffsSFGATERead the Email Oracle Is Sending … [Read more...]

Bruce Springsteen Brings Fiery Speeches and Songs to MinneapolisThe New York TimesBruce Springsteen Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour setlist has songs of anger, hopeUSA TodayReview: Bruce Springsteen roars for democracy in powerful Minneapolis concertStar TribuneBruce Springsteen Opens 2026 Tour in Minneapolis: Every Song He Played at the First … [Read more...]