11 h. ago Why Starbucks’ Red Cup Day could be chaotic in 25 cities this year

CEO Brian Niccol has been working to overhaul U.S. store operations in a bid to win back customers

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13 h. ago US Starbucks workers prepare to strike if contract is not finalized by next week

Starbucks Workers United voted to authorize open-ended strike if deal with company is not reached by 13 NovemberUnionized Starbucks baristas voted to authorize an open-ended strike ahead of Starbucks’s high-traffic holiday season, announced Starbucks Workers United on Wednesday.The union said workers are prepared to strike if a contract is not finalized by 13 November, which is the company’s Red Cup Day, and strike actions could hit more than 25 cities and escalate if there is a lack of progress. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arsenal take huge step towards tying down Max Dowman, 15, to pro contract after finalising scholarship deal

MAX DOWMAN has agreed scholarship terms with Arsenal ahead of signing his first pro deal in 2026. The 15-year-old has emerged as one of the brightest teenage talents on the planet after forcing his way into Gunners boss Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans. He made his Prem debut against Leeds United in August, aged 15 years...

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1 week ago Harry Maguire agreement reached as Man United star gets clear message

Harry Maguire has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and, as it stands, he's set to leave Manchester United in the summer

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2 w. ago The Celebrity Traitors stars at risk of ‘murder’ as Traitors prepare to strike

Three stars are at risk in the next episode of Celebrity Traitors 📺🚨

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2 w. ago Graham Potter takes Sweden job on short deal with World Cup target

Potter will take charge of final two qualifiersSweden could then be part of March’s playoffsGraham Potter has been appointed as Sweden’s head coach on a short-term deal with the goal of qualifying for the World Cup. The 50-year-old, sacked by West Ham less than a month ago, will take charge of the final two qualifiers next month and his contract will be extended to cover the playoffs and next summer’s tournament should the team get there.Sweden are bottom of their qualifying group with one point from four games and play in Switzerland on 15 November then at home to Slovenia three days later. They could reach the playoffs even if they do not finish second because they won Nations League group C1. The 12 qualifying group runners-up will be joined by the four best-ranked Nations League section winners in March’s playoffs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin may have signalled to Trump he’s ready for Ukraine deal according to exiled Russian oligarch

Former Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky believes that President Vladimir Putin has signalled to US President Donald Trump that he is prepared to strike a deal on Ukraine.

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3 w. ago George Russell's new colossal wages compared to Lewis Hamilton's as one earns loads more

George Russell has finally signed a new contract with Mercedes, and the British driver's salary is believed to be worth around £30m per year

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3 w. ago Arsenal given Bukayo Saka warning by rival sporting director after 'dangerous territory' claim

Bukayo Saka is entering the final two years of his current contract at Arsenal, with the club keen to tie the England winger down to a new deal

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3 w. ago Carter Gordon returns to Wallabies squad after early end to NRL stint

Former Gold Coast Titan flyhalf lured back by Rugby AustraliaCoach Joe Schmidt selects 34 players for Tests starting 25 OctoberCarter Gordon could be the Wallabies’ flyhalf again by the end of the month after securing a release from his NRL deal to be part of Australia’s spring tour.The 24-year-old’s move to the Queensland Reds was confirmed on Monday after Rugby Australia secured a release from the second and final year of his Gold Coast contract. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carter Gordon rushed back into Wallabies squad after early end to NRL stint

Former Gold Coast Titan flyhalf lured back by Rugby AustraliaCoach Joe Schmidt selects 34 players for Tests starting 25 OctoberCarter Gordon could be the Wallabies’ flyhalf again by the end of the month after securing a release from his NRL deal to be part of Australia’s spring tour.The 24-year-old’s move to the Queensland Reds was confirmed on Monday after Rugby Australia secured a release from the second and final year of his Gold Coast contract. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago NHS hospital group’s facilities staff vote to strike over £30m pay discrimination claim

Union accuses St George’s, Epsom and St Helier of ‘institutional racism’ as cleaners, caterers and porters get lower pay than colleaguesHundreds of NHS hospital workers have voted for strike action after claims that they have lost more than £36m in pay and pension contributions over the last four years.More than 330 low-paid workers, mainly cleaners, caterers and porters, known as facilities staff, at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospital group (GESH) are preparing to go on strike. Continue reading...

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