Starbucks, once a beacon of inclusivity with its ‘third place’ philosophy, has significantly altered its open-door policy. Multiple news outlets, including CBS News, Forbes, USA Today, 6ABC Philadelphia, NPR, the Austin American-Statesman and Today.com, are reporting that customers will now be required to make a purchase to sit in the cafe or use the restrooms. This reversal marks a departure from the 2018 policy that allowed non-paying individuals to utilize their facilities. The d...
Hollywood’s Dark Side: Kate Beckinsale Shares Experiences of Assault and Mistreatment
Kate Beckinsale, the acclaimed actress, has added her voice to the growing chorus of women speaking out against abuse and mistreatment in Hollywood. In a powerful video statement and subsequent interviews, Beckinsale revealed a multitude of unsettling experiences throughout her career, including a detailed account of assault. Her revelations come in the wake of Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Ju...
In an unexpected turn of events, BlueSky, the rising social media platform, has encountered a significant outage just as it implements controversial changes to its blocking feature. Users have expressed frustration over the new functionalities, arguing that these modifications could inadvertently empower unwanted interactions, often referred to as ‘creeps.’ The blocking feature, a vital tool for maintaining user safety and comfort, is at the center of this debate.
As the outage disr...
In a shocking turn of events following the New York Liberty’s recent playoff game, star player Breanna Stewart and her wife, former WNBA player Marta Xargay Casademont, have become victims of homophobic threats. The couple received anonymous emails containing disturbing messages, including a death threat directed at Xargay, which has prompted an investigation by the New York Police Department (NYPD). Stewart, who has been a pivotal player for the Liberty, expressed her concern about the sa...
In a significant development in the case surrounding the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, three former Memphis police officers have been convicted of witness tampering and obstruction of justice. This verdict comes amidst a backdrop of community outrage and calls for police reform, as the city grapples with the implications of the officers’ actions during the fatal encounter with Nichols in January 2023.
The trial, which has captivated the attention of the nation, concluded with mixed outcome...
