Neptune-Ocean Grove, NJ
Business
Starbucks Rewrites Barista Script To Stem Sales Slide; ‘Make Eye Contact’
Starbucks is rewriting its barista playbook to prioritize eye contact, warmer greetings, and a customer‑care script dubbed L.A.T.T.E. This hospitality push is aimed at reversing six straight quarters of same‑store sales declines, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The effort is unfolding under Chief Executive Brian Niccol, who took over in August 2024 after leading Taco Bell and Chipotle. Niccol is moving to choreograph how baristas greet customers, speak and hand off drinks, down to tone and word choice. CEO Brian Niccol Wikipedia/Phi Delta Theta New training …
Alexandria, VA
Politics
'No More Walking On Eggshells': Trump, Hegseth Address Military Brass In Rare All-Hands Meeting
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave separate speeches in an extraordinary meeting of hundreds of senior US military leaders from around the world. The all-hands event was held Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Trump declared the military is “re‑awakening the warrior spirit,” promising a force “stronger, tougher, faster, fiercer and more powerful than it has ever been before.” He said the armed forces would be a “fighting and winning machine,” with promotions based on merit, not politics. He also suggested the services would not be…
Hartford, CT
Business
Chipotle's Latest Sauce Adds Tangy Kick To Menu: Here's What's New
A tangy new sauce is coming to Chipotle's menu, adding a fresh kick to the chain's menu. Chipotle will officially add Red Chimichurri as an option at restaurants across the US and Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The sauce blends roasted garlic, cilantro, chili peppers, and citrus juice for a bright, flavorful finish. Rewards members will be the first to try Red Chimichurri for free. Guests enrolled by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, will find the offer in their accounts on launch day. New members also get a free guacamole reward after signing up for Chipotle's rewards program. "Red Chi…
Hartford, CT
Business
Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Modern Twist: Here's What's New
The Monopoly game is making a comeback at McDonald's for the first time in nearly 10 years, with a digital twist on the promotion once exploited for millions of dollars in an infamous scam. McDonald's announced the return of the popular game on Monday, Sept. 29. The Monopoly promo will officially return to restaurants nationwide on Monday, Oct. 6. Unlike the last US version of the game in 2014, players will collect digital pieces directly in the McDonald's app. While the well-known paper boards won't return, fans can peel the classic stickers off containers like french fry boxes and so…
Landover, MD
Politics
US Pulls Colombian President’s Visa After He Urges American Troops To Disobey Trump
The United States has revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa late hours after he told a crowd outside the United Nations in New York that US soldiers should disobey President Trump’s order. The events on Friday, Sept. 26, mark an extraordinary blow to relations between two longtime security partners who have been strong allies. In announcing the move, the State Department wrote on X: “Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence. We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary act…
Arlington, VA
Politics
‘Gotta Catch ’Em All’: DHS Sets Deportation Video To Classic Pokémon Theme Song (
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The Department of Homeland Security is digging deep as it continues to target illegal aliens, though the Pokémon Company International has made it clear that they had no part in it. This week, the agency released a new video touting the department's expulsion of thousands of alleged illegal immigrants — all set to the theme song of the classic anime. "We are aware of a recent video posted by the Department of Homeland Security that includes imagery and language associated with our brand," the Pokémon Company International said in a statement. "Our company was not involved in the creation…
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback
He's back. Jimmy Kimmel received a hero's welcome as he returned to his late-night show on Tuesday, Sept. 23 following a week's worth of controversy after his show was pulled due to his criticisms of President Donald Trump. "Thank you ... Thank you ..." Kimmel said at the outset of the show when he was met by a standing ovation. "I apologize that we're pre-empting a regular episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud,' but I'm happy to be with you." Kimmel was back on the air for the first time since the show was taken off the air by ABC, station owners Nexstar and Sinclair. He did not pull h…
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
News
Plot To Cripple NYC Metro Area Communications Thwarted Ahead Of Trump UN Address
A sweeping Secret Service operation quietly dismantled a covert SIM‑based telecom network across the New York area that officials say could have crippled cell service and masked anonymous threats as world leaders converged on Manhattan. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the agency said the takedown spanned multiple sites in the New York tristate area, with devices clustered within about 35 miles of the United Nations General Assembly. Investigators moved to disrupt the network before dignitaries arrived. Citing sources, ABC News said the operation has been linked to the Chinese government. President …
Hackensack, NJ
News
Trump To Link Tylenol To Autism, Report Says
President Donald Trump said his administration on Monday, Sept. 22, is set to release new findings on autism. Trump will announce that his administration believes the use of acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, during pregnancy is a large factor in the increased risk of autism, the Washington Post reports. He will also apparently announce Leucovorin (generally used for anemia and colon cancer) as a potential treatment for children with autism, WaPo reports. Two senior administration officials told Politico that the government will advise pregnant women to use acetaminophen only w…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’
President Donald Trump blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi as ‘all talk, no action’ before demanding she prosecute his rivals — then praised her an hour later as " a GREAT AG." Trump went on a tirade in a Truth Social post, seemingly targeting Bondi, before backtracking minutes later and praising her work and touting the new nominee for the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. His post specifically encourages Bondi to go after James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has often accused Comey, Schiff and James, without evidence, of crimina…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays
Picture this: You hop in your shiny new RAV4, hit the start button, and… nothing. Your 12.3-inch dashboard screen is as dark as a movie theater before the previews. That’s exactly why Toyota is recalling nearly 591,000 vehicles in the U.S., the company announced Thursday, Sept. 11. The problem? The digital display can stay blank at startup, which means drivers can’t see key warning lights. “If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash,” Toyota said. The recall affects a long…
Wayne-Radnor, PA
News
Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview
In his first major interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said he won't be involved in US partisan politics, but will advocate for causes important to the Catholic Church, like immigrants' rights. Leo spoke with Crux, an online newspaper that focuses on the Catholic Church. The final excerpt from the wide-ranging interview was published on Thursday, Sept. 18. Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen interviewed the pope for a new biography titled "Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the XXI Century." A Spanish version of the book launched in Peru, where L…
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