Starbucks is being forced to manually pay its baristas after a ransomware attack disrupted a software system it uses to track employee schedules. The coffee chain joins a growing list of companies affected by the hack of Blue Yonder, a cloud services provider that serves grocery stores and Fortune 500 companies.
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1. Thanksgiving storm
A powerful Thanksgiving storm will hit much of the US this week with the coldest air in months, along with heavy rain and snow in some areas. Forecasts show the storm will roll through parts of the Midwest and South Wednesday night and spread across the East on Thanksgiving Day. The exact path of the storm is still unclear, but there are two scenarios at play that will determine which cities will bear the brunt of the severe weather. Cold air will also move into northern states early this week before a significant flow of winter-like air becomes widespread on Thursday. Meteorologists say millions from coast to coast will experience frigid temperatures on Friday.
2. Trump Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump pledged Monday that the US will impose a 25% tax on all goods from Canada and Mexico from the first day of his administration. Similarly, Trump said China will face higher tariffs on its goods – 10% above all existing tariffs – until it prevents the flow of illegal drugs into the US. If implemented, the policy change could wreak havoc on U.S. supply chains and industries that rely on goods from the nation’s closest trading partners. Although Trump has repeatedly said that the targeted foreign country pays the tariffs, they are in fact paid by companies that buy the imported goods — and those costs are typically passed on to American consumers. Most mainstream economists believe the rates will be inflationary and could cost the average American household more than $2,600 a year.
3. Agreement on a ceasefire
The Israeli cabinet is expected to vote today on a ceasefire with Lebanon. The US-backed proposal seeks a 60-day cessation of hostilities with Hezbollah, so that some hope could form the basis for a lasting ceasefire. Israel launched a major offensive against Hezbollah in September, killing top commanders, launching waves of attacks and sending troops into southern Lebanon with the aim of allowing displaced Israelis to return to northern areas. Since then, more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon. The war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza. The International Criminal Court last week issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of war crimes in the Palestinian enclave.
4. Microsoft outage
Microsoft said most Outlook and Teams services have been restored after a massive outage and technical delays on Monday. According to tracking site Downdetector, the outage affected thousands of workers in the US. “We are monitoring and resolving issues to ensure a full recovery,” Microsoft wrote in a message on X on Monday evening. The company added that the full restoration of services would take place today. Technical glitches have had serious consequences around the world this year, although Microsoft’s case is not as widespread in comparison. In what has been called the largest IT failure in history, CrowdStrike’s software glitch over the summer halted air travel, disrupted hospitals and cost Fortune 500 companies more than $5 billion in direct losses.
5. Recall of raw milk
The bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk sold in California, the Department of Health said. The Raw Farm brand has recalled quarts and half gallons of raw milk with an expiration date of November 27. The company said it is using its standard safety procedures to monitor cows for illness and that milk from the recalled batch should be removed from store shelves. Health officials said no illnesses have been linked to the amount of raw milk and that pasteurized milk is safe to drink. Medical experts have also long warned against drinking raw milk due to the risk of illness and death, and it should not be sold interstate. According to the FDA, there is no scientific evidence that raw milk helps with diseases or allergies.
BREAKFAST LEAVES
Dictionary.com announces 2024 word of the year – and it’s not ‘brat’
A word that went viral last summer has been named Word of the Year 2024 by Dictionary.com. Take a guess!
Battle between the brothers
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defeated his brother and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh on Monday Night Football.
China’s most popular new tourist attraction is located at an altitude of 1,500 meters
Don’t look… down. Brave explorers climb a structure in the Zhangjiajie Natural Park called Tianti, also known as the ‘Sky Ladder’.
Couple accused of stealing nearly $1 million from Lululemon in elaborate shoplifting plot
The suspects face a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a hefty fine if found guilty. This comes as high-profile cases of shoplifting have prompted lawmakers to act with harsher penalties.
Walmart is rolling back DEI programs
Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., will curb some diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It is the latest company to backtrack on diversity initiatives despite right-wing pressure.
TODAY’S ISSUE
$12 billion
That’s how much money five U.S. airlines raised by charging seat selection fees between 2018 and 2023, according to a new congressional report released today.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“I never wanted to create a dynasty or pursue a plan that extended beyond the children.”
— Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathawayin which he shares his most detailed plan yet for his fortune when he dies. The iconic investor, who is 94, said his three children – who are in their 60s and 70s – will be tasked with unanimously deciding how to distribute his wealth to philanthropic causes. According to Bloomberg, Buffett has a net worth of $150 billion.
TODAY’S WEATHER
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AND FINALLY…
How Alaskans without road access get their Thanksgiving turkeys
In rural Alaska, where residents don’t have access to roads, one woman has a creative solution to ensure people can get turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner.
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