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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The US is now the enemy of the west
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter provides a detailed analysis of the US's shifting stance towards global security, highlighting key events such as Pete Hegseth's speech on European security, JD Vance's concerns about European values, and the US-Russia negotiations over Ukraine. The newsletter criticizes Trump's dismissal of Ukraine's democracy and his controversial property deal demands, pointing out the US's minimal military assistance to Ukraine compared to European support. Ultimately, the newsletter warns of the US's...
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