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Starbucks is laying off 300 U.S. corporate employees and shutting down several regional offices as CEO Brian Niccol pushes forward with a broader turnaround strategy aimed at cutting $2 billion in costs by 2028. The latest restructuring impacts roles across technology, marketing, finance, and R&D, while retail staff remain unaffected. The coffee giant will retain key offices in Seattle, New York, Toronto, Coral Gables, and its upcoming Nashville hub, as it continues streamlining operations and reshaping its corporate structure.
18/05/2026
As construction becomes increasingly digital, six key skills—from managing digital workflows and BIM to using data and AI responsibly—are helping professionals work smarter and deliver projects more efficiently.
AI doesn’t rebel—people design, deploy and profit from it. The real danger lies in allowing tech companies to escape accountability while shaping regulations that protect their dominance.
Paramount and California’s attorney general are in advanced settlement talks over the company’s proposed $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Potential concessions include investing $1.5 billion in California production, retaining both studio lots and introducing safeguards for CNN’s editorial independence.
Sharjah’s logistics corridor with Oman recorded AED1.7 billion in cargo value during its first three months, handling more than 34,000 truck movements and 32,000 customs declarations. The integrated sea–land network aims to streamline trade, strengthen supply chains and improve access to regional and international markets.
21/09/2026
