Why Starbucks is going back to basics

CEO Brian Niccol explains the company’s pivot back to its roots.

Amid higher costs, longer wait times, and waning sales, Starbucks is ready for a brand refresh. The company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol joins Rapid Response to reveal how Starbucks plans to go back to its roots — prioritizing human connection and a local coffeehouse feel in the hopes of restoring the brand’s position in U.S. culture. Also, Niccol gives an inside look at the company’s subtle name change, which aligns with...

Therabody PowerDot 2.0 Duo Review: Can’t Connect to the App

Therabody’s at-home muscle stimulator is brilliant in theory but is plagued with connectivity issues.

Meet Cotie McMahon: One of the biggest, most honest personalities in women’s NCAA basketball

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The Ohio State junior who is part intensity and part annoying — to opponents and teammates

Monday, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association announced its watchlist of 50 women’s college basketball stars for its National Player of the Year award. Within that list were the usual names like USC’s JuJu Watkins, UConn’s Paige Bueckers and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo.

Another name was Ohio State junior forward...

Get 3 months of MUBI for just $1

THREE MONTHS FOR $1: As of Feb. 5, MUBI is offering a three-month subscription for $1. After the promotional period is over, the price will go back up to $14.99 per month.

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Score over $1,000 off this 98-inch Samsung Q80C QLED 4K UHD Smart TV

SAVE $1,500: As of Feb. 5, the Samsung 98-inch Q80C QLED 4K UHD Smart TV is on sale for $3,499.99 at Best Buy. This is $1,500 off its list price of $4,999.99.

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Save over $50 on Sony ULT WEAR headphones at Amazon

SAVE OVER $50: As of Feb. 5, Sony's ULT WEAR headphones are on sale for $148 at Amazon. This is 26% off their list price of $199.99.

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No Plans For Valentine's Day? I'll Match You To Your Perfect Romantic Night Out

It's never too early to start making those reservations!

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Drake Responded To Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy Wins In The Most Dramatic Way Possible. And I Need To Know The Exact Thought Process Behind This.

I grew up on Drake’s music and I don’t know how much more I can take.

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"If You Got Within 1,000km Of One, You'd Die": 23 Astronomy Facts That Are So Beyond Unreal, They Might Make You Freak Out A Tiny Bit

"Space is only 62 miles up. For me, that's way closer than the state line."

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There's No Time For Being Uncomfy In A World Where These 34 Things Exist

Move aside, uncomfy things. It's the ~dreamlux~ leggings' time to shine.

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The Best Greens Powders, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

We did the research (and taste-testing) for you to determine whether greens powders are worth your money, and if so, which ones.

Despite Catastrophic Hacks, Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year

Ransomware gangs continued to wreak havoc in 2024, but new research shows that the amounts victims paid these cybercriminals fell by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Zhou Guanyu and Antonio Giovinazzi named as reserve drivers for Ferrari F1

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Ferrari announced Zhou Guanyu and Antonio Giovinazzi will be their reserved drivers for the 2025 F1 season

Zhou Guanyu lost his seat at Sauber following the 2024 Formula 1 season, as the team added Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto as their drivers for the 2025 season and beyond.

But the Chinese driver will still be in the paddock this upcoming season.

Ferrari announced their reserve drivers for the upcoming season on Wednesday, pairing...

Williams F1 shares more video of Carlos Sainz Jr.’s first day at the team’s headquarters

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Carlos Sainz Jr.’s first day at Grove is documented in a lengthy video by Williams

Formula 1 teams continue to roll out their new drivers ahead of the 2025 season.

Ferrari’s lengthy introduction of Lewis Hamilton is just one example, but another comes from the man Hamilton replaced at the Scuderia, as Carlos Sainz Jr. finds his way around his new team at Williams. The team already shared a brief video of Sainz’s first full day at their Grove...

Curate A Disney Playlist And We'll Reveal Which Pixar Movie Is Your Ultimate Favorite

Feel free to sing along.

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U.S. Military Plane Deports Migrants to India

The flight appeared to be the first use of an American military aircraft to deport people to India, which is one of the top sources of illegal immigration to the United States.

Trump Brazenly Defies Laws in Escalating Executive Power Grab

In the radical opening weeks of his second term, President Trump has appeared to feel little constraint by any need to show respect for the rule of law.

Trump’s Takeover Plan for Gaza, and Postal Service Halts Packages From China

Plus, how The Sims turned gamers into gods.

Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It?

President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.

Our 15 Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts and Date Ideas (2025)

From editor-tested chocolates and flowers to at-home date night ideas, here’s everything we recommend gifting for the most romantic holiday of the year.