Starbucks Red Cup Day 2023: Here’s how to get a free reusable cup

The popular Starbucks Red Cup Day is happening on the same day as a planned workers’ strike at more than 200 U.S. stores.

Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

Disney employees give dirty details about Most Magical Place on Earth guests: 'Code H'

Sometimes, bodily urges come while standing in the lengthy lines at Walt Disney World, with employees of the theme park sharing candid details of kids and adults alike defecating, urinating and throwing up while in line.

Austin City Council approves purchase of former Salvation Army downtown shelter

The purchase includes the shelter at 501 E. 8th Street, a retail storefront property at 718 Red River Street and a surface parking lot at 700 Red River Street.

Austin first Texas city to advance 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care providers

The Austin City Council approved a resolution from Council Member Alison Alter (District 10) ensuring the 100% percent abatement just two days after Proposition 2 passed by 64.78%.

Austin taxpayers file lawsuit against City, ATP due to changes to Project Connect

A legal battle has ensued over recent changes made to the 2020 voter approved Project Connect. Some tax payers accuse city leaders of violating the multi-billion-dollar contract that was agreed upon with Austin residents.

2 deadly incidents at Austin-Bergstrom prompt city review of safety programs

After two deadly incidents at the airport this year, interim city manager Jesus Garza has announced a review of the Austin Department of Aviation's safety programs.

‘Stranger Things' writers reveal opening scene of Season 5

“Stranger Things" fans eagerly awaiting the premiere of the fifth and final season got a look at how Season 5, Episode 1 begins on Stranger Things Day.

Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store

Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.

Starbucks increases US hourly wages and adds other benefits for non-union workers

Starbucks said Monday that unionized workers won't be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores.