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Starbucks will stop using plastic straws worldwide by 2020

Jul 9, 2018

Starbucks announced Monday that it will stop using plastic straws globally by 2020, instead either offering straws made from other materials or lids that can be used without straws, according to CNN. Starbucks ...

Starbucks chairman steps down, fueling rumors of 2020 presidential run

West Side Story

Jun 5, 2018

Business, Science

Starbucks chief Howard Schultz has said he will step down this month, according to an announcement from the company on Monday. Chief Executive Kevin Johnson, who has worked closely with Schulz, will take over a...

California judge rules coffee companies must provide cancer warnings

West Side Story

Mar 30, 2018

Health, Science

A California Superior Court judge has ruled that coffee companies in the state must include a cancer warning label on their products, to warn consumers of the dangers of acrylamide, a carcinogen that occurs whe...

Starbucks to offer free wireless charging for smartphones

Platonium

Jun 12, 2014

Innovation

Not only does Starbucks offer free WiFi to people who come into their stores, but they will now be offering wireless smartphone charging as well. The coffee shops will be installing Duracell Powermat wireles...

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