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Starbucks retired its AI inventory tool after just nine months when it couldn't handle basic counting tasks. The coffee giant is returning to human-powered inventory management across all North American stores.
After nine months of miscounting milk and missing syrup bottles, Starbucks is ditching its AI inventory system and bringing back human counters. Employees are celebrating the return to manual tracking after the technology proved more hassle than help.
Starbucks is opening a major corporate office in Nashville, creating 2,000 new jobs and investing $100 million into Music City. The coffee giant chose Tennessee's capital as part of its strategic expansion along the East Coast.
A doorbell camera caught 78-year-old Richard struggling up stairs to deliver Starbucks, sparking a viral moment that raised over half a million dollars. The DoorDash driver and his wife can finally retire after years of working to afford her life-saving medication.
When Brittany Smith saw an elderly man struggling up her stairs to deliver Starbucks, she didn't just tip him. She launched a fundraiser that pulled in nearly $1 million from 32,000 strangers who wanted to help.
While billionaires prepared for the Met Gala, hundreds of Amazon, Starbucks, and Uber workers walked their own runway in New York's Meatpacking District. The "Ball Without Billionaires" celebrated workers as models wearing designs by immigrant and emerging designers.
When Brittany Smith saw an elderly man struggling up her stairs to deliver Starbucks, she turned a viral video into a nearly million-dollar retirement fund. Richard had been delivering to survive after his wife lost her job, but 32,000 strangers changed everything.
Coffee shops across China are mixing local ingredients like tamarind, fermented mung bean juice, and tofu into their drinks, creating a new way for young people to connect with their heritage. It's turning a $43 billion industry into a celebration of regional culture, one surprising sip at a time.
Jaclyn Ritchie has spent years lifting up her Ontario community through countless acts of generosity. Now MidlandToday turned the tables with a surprise recognition at her workplace.
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Hotel staff warn tourists to avoid walking Johannesburg's streets, but residents say they stroll freely through neighborhoods like Rosebank and Killarney every day. Real Joburgers are pushing back against fear-based narratives with their lived experience.
A Boston traveler quarantined for 42 days after a cruise ship virus outbreak received an unexpected gift from a Nebraska stranger that brought him to tears. The simple act of picking up photo prints turned a scary isolation into a lesson about human kindness.
Eighteen Americans quarantined in Omaha after hantavirus exposure are experiencing Midwest hospitality at its finest. Staff deliver local favorites, educational experiences, and constant support during their 42-day stay.
French food giant Danone is on track to slash methane emissions five years ahead of schedule, setting a new standard for climate action in the dairy industry. While most major food companies still aren't tracking or cutting this potent greenhouse gas, a few pioneers are proving it's possible.
A San Diego hairstylist transformed her teenager's dramatic text messages into a surprisingly catchy pop-punk anthem, sparking a viral trend among parents worldwide. The result perfectly captures teen angst about money and food in unforgettable musical form.
Figure skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea couldn't be more different—she needs sleep until noon, he chases sunrises—yet they just won Olympic gold together. Their secret weapon? A coach who acts as their "couples therapist" and knows exactly when to shake up espresso martinis at the rink.
Christina Jackson traded a decade in corporate engineering to rediscovery her passion for science, earning a Master's in Biology from ASU Online while working full time. Now she's preparing for PhD programs and contributing original research on desert plants.
Eighteen Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are spending their 42-day quarantine in Omaha, where hospital staff and locals are showering them with Midwest kindness. From local food deliveries to sandhill crane lessons, Nebraska is proving that even isolation doesn't mean being alone.
After years of on-course anger issues, professional golfer Wyndham Clark transformed his mental game and won his second US Open at Shinnecock Hills. His secret weapon wasn't physical practice but mental training that helped him stay calm under pressure.
A Renton high school graduate who arrived from Vietnam speaking no English earned $59,000 in scholarships after volunteering helped him find his path. Khiem Tu went from skipping online classes during COVID to straight A's at the University of Washington.