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NEW YORK — Starbucks Workers United held a rally outside the Empire State Building on Thursday as its open-ended strike entered its third week and no signs of an impending resolution.Adding to the crunch of holiday shoppers and tourists, several hundred picketers gathered outside of the famous landmark, which is also the site of a swanky three-floor Starbucks Reserve location and the company’s regional headquarters. Members of other unions, like the AFL-CIO and Service Employees International Union, which is affiliated with Workers United, protested alongside baristas, chanting “No coffee, no contract” and “What’s disgusting? Union busting” between speakers.”Their fight is…
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 4, 2025. Xi held talks with Macron, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday agreed to enhance political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and advance the reform and improvement of global governance.Macron is on his fourth state visit to…
Four people have died in a shooting incident on Thursday in Lachi Bazaar, Tehsil Lachi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. According to the initial report, the incident occurred between two groups as a result of a personal dispute. Upon receiving the alert, the Rescue 1122 medical team responded promptly, reached the scene, provided first aid to all the injured, and shifted them to Lachi Hospital. Hospital sources confirmed that four people had died, while two critically injured individuals were referred to Kohat’s KDA Hospital due to their serious condition. Hassan, son of Jahangir, Zahir Zaman, son of Ashoor Zaman, and Mamoor, son of Najeeb…
An Ulta Beauty store in Concord, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesUlta Beauty on Thursday raised its full-year sales outlook after topping Wall Street’s expectations for the fiscal third quarter. The beauty retailer said it now expects net sales for the year to be approximately $12.3 billion, higher than its previous expectations of $12 billion to $12.1 billion. That would would represent an increase from last fiscal year’s net sales of $11.3 billion. It expects earnings per share of $25.20 to $25.50, up from its prior expectations of $23.85 to $24.30.It…
No country can allow its citizens to malign, defame state, its institutions from abroad, says Naqvi British High Comissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi The Government of Pakistan has submitted extradition documents for Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja to the British High Commissioner, requesting their immediate return. “These individuals are wanted in Pakistan and should be handed over without delay,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated. Shehzad Akbar, a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and served as an advisor to the now-incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Adil Raja is a YouTuber and a former Pakistan Army officer,…
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. 1. Stocks were little changed Thursday as Wall Street overlooked mixed labor market data. U.S. layoff announcements in November pushed the year’s total above 1.1 million, the highest level since 2020, according to job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Initial jobless claims, however, came in lower than expected for the week ending Nov. 29. Despite the muted session, Jim Cramer says the market’s still overbought. That means we’re not looking to put new money…
The New York Times building is seen on September 16, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesThe New York Times on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging new restrictions on reporters who cover the Pentagon, which the newspaper says violate the U.S Constitution’s free press protections.The suit against the Defense Department and Secretary Pete Hegseth comes nearly two months after reporters from The Times and other mainstream news outlets, including CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC staged a dramatic walkout of the Pentagon and surrendered their credentials after refusing to comply with the rules. Those outlets have…
105‑foot tribute to Pakistan’s national wild goat rises at Shah Daoud Palace In a landmark unveiling, Kaghan Valley has become home to the world’s largest sculpture of the Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, installed near the Shah Dawood Palace site in the Batakundi area. The imposing statue was crafted by engineer Muhammad Shehzad, who dedicated five years to the project. The sculpture stands 105 feet tall and spans 38 feet wide, making it the largest Markhor representation ever created. Its scale, intricate details, and lifelike posture reflect both artistic dedication and a deep appreciation for Pakistan’s wildlife. The world’s largest sculpture of the…
Fully electric battery powered ALIA CTOL, CX300 single engine airplane, manufactured by Beta Technologies, performs during the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show (Salon international de l’aeronautique et de l’espace – SIAE) at the ParisLe Bourget Airport, in Le Bourget, north of Paris, France on June 18, 2025. Mustafa Yalcin | Anadolu | Getty ImagesBeta Technologies posted its first quarterly results on Thursday since the stock debuted on the New York Stock Exchange.The electric aircraft maker, which went public last month, reported revenue of $8.9 million, more than double the $3.1 million from a year ago.”As a newly…
A bus passes near Warner Bros. Studio on Sept. 12, 2025 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesParamount Skydance is calling foul on how Warner Bros. Discovery has conducted its sale process. In a letter reviewed by CNBC, Paramount attorneys told Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav that Paramount was questioning the “fairness and adequacy” of the process, which officially launched in October. This week, Paramount, Netflix and Comcast submitted second-round bids to acquire some or all of Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, CNBC previously reported. “It has become increasingly clear, through media reporting and otherwise, that WBD appears to…