Roula Khalaf selects top stories for the Unlock the Editor’s Digest, featuring Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol’s plans to revitalize the struggling coffee chain with a focus on customer experience, simplified menu, and pricing freeze in US stores. Niccol aims to bring back the coffee house ambiance, with baristas using ceramic mugs and Sharpie-labeled cups, while also reducing wait times and offering lower prices for non-dairy milk options. Investors have responded positively to Niccol’s leadership, with shares up over 25% since his appointment in August.
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Are You Among the Estimated 452,000 Americans Losing Part of Your Social Security Check?
As of 2023, Americans aged 60 and older hold approximately $125 billion in student loans, with around 452,000 borrowers aged 62 and older in default. Starting in June, the Trump administration will resume aggressive collection efforts that were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially impacting Social Security benefits for borrowers unable to repay their loans. Those receiving Social Security may face reductions in their benefits to cover outstanding loan amounts, whether they took out loans...
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