In a bid to boost sales, Starbucks has launched “Starbucks Monday,” an initiative offering free brewed coffee to rewards members on February 10. The company stated that this promotion aims to engage with its customers and bring back lapsed Starbucks Rewards members. To participate, members can apply the “Starbucks Monday coupon” in the app for … Read more
A recent surge in traffic has led to a temporary block on access to online resources due to excessive server requests. The 429 error message indicates that the server has reached its limit and cannot process any more requests. This issue typically arises when a large number of users attempt to access a website or … Read more
Farmers who signed contracts with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) under programs promising federal funding are facing a devastating reality: millions of dollars in promised grants and loans have been frozen. The USDA had assured farmers that projects directly benefiting individuals would not be affected by a federal funding freeze. However, many farmers now … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to levy 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which is likely contributing to the recent decline in cryptocurrency prices. The price of Bitcoin fell by 1.66% to around $95,000, while Ethereum slid 3.6% to around $2,550. The market as a whole is down 2.15% in the past … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, sparking global market uncertainty. China retaliated with its own tariffs, while European leaders prepared for a response. Analysts weigh the impact of such actions, citing potential economic instability. Investors initially sold the Australian dollar and euro, but losses were later pared. Wall Street … Read more
Starbucks is surprising its loyal customers with a rare perk on the day after the Super Bowl: free coffee. Members of the Starbucks Rewards loyalty program can activate a coupon in the app to get one free, 12-ounce hot or iced coffee. The move comes as part of broader changes CEO Brian Niccol is rolling … Read more
A mass grave containing the bodies of 28 sub-Saharan migrants has been discovered in southeastern Libya’s Kufra district. The gruesome finding was made possible after a raid on a human trafficking site, where 76 migrants were rescued from their captors. According to authorities, the victims had been subjected to inhumane treatment, including torture and detention. … Read more
A computer engineer who lost £620m-worth of Bitcoin, believed to be on a hard drive discarded by his ex-girlfriend in 2013, plans to buy the landfill site where he thinks it’s buried. James Howells attempted to sue Newport council for access to the site but his case was dismissed due to insufficient grounds. The landfill … Read more
Gmail, like all email platforms, is under attack by sophisticated hackers. But the reality is that all email users are vulnerable to these attacks. Google’s Gmail remains a top target for hackers due to its popularity and the valuable resources it provides. However, Microsoft’s Outlook is also on the list, as it can lead to … Read more
MicroStrategy’s shares are expected to jump nearly 70% as the company adopts a novel bitcoin treasury strategy, according to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW). The research firm initiated coverage of the stock with an outperform rating and set a price target of $560. Analyst Bill Papanastasiou praised the company’s approach, calling it “an attractive proxy … Read more