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Amid calls for boycott and protests, Seattle-based Starbucks Corporation has lost approximately 11 billion dollars in value. Since the November 16 Red Cup Day promotion, Starbucks has experienced a significant setback in its shares, plummeting by 8.96 per cent within a 19-day period, according to a report by PTI. This decline has led to a staggering loss of nearly $11 billion in market value. Analysts point to sluggish sales and a muted response to the holiday season’s offerings as key contributors to this downturn. The stocks declined for 12 sessions straight, and currently is around $95.80 per share, down from…

The 23andMe breach that took place in October has been confirmed as much worse than originally reported, affecting 6.9 million people, as opposed to the 14,000 users first thought. Information stolen in the breach included users’ full names, birth years, relationship labels, and locations. Approximately 1.4 million users also had Family Tree profile information on the service compromised. Hackers could also access genetic information in the breach, including details about common DNA percentages shared with relatives, and specifics such as chromosome matching, according to a spokesperson. Reports indicate that this data has already gone up for sale on the black…

Dubai has announced an ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality, with a target of achieving a 50% reduction in emissions by the year 2030. The new plan will accelerate the momentum it has achieved in its transition towards clean energy over the last decade, backed by a clear roadmap for reaching its net-zero goal by 2050. Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed Dubai’s dedication to environmental sustainability and climate action, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s objectives. “We are committed to collaborating with other global cities that share our vision for sustainability and climate…

Approximately seven mortar rounds landed in the US Embassy compound in Baghdad during an attack early on Friday, a US military official told Reuters, in what appeared to be the largest attack of its kind in recent memory. US forces in Iraq and Syria were also targeted with rockets and drones at least five more times on Friday; three times at separate bases in Syria, and twice at the Ain al-Asad airbase west of Baghdad, a US defence official said. It was the most attacks recorded against US forces in the region in a single day since mid-October, when Iran-aligned…

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein’s plundering five-wicket haul together with opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s half-century powered New York Strikers to a 41-run victory over table-toppers Samp Army en route to the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 on Friday. Chasing a victory target of 122 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Morrisville Samp Army were restricted to a total of 80 for nine as Hosein claimed five wickets in two overs while conceding just six runs. Earlier, New York Strikers’ impressive total of 121 for 5 in 10 overs was carved out of Gurbaz’s brilliant 56 off 28 balls that included five sixes…

Not all gaming PC deals are worth buying, but here’s an offer that gamers looking for a new machine shouldn’t ignore — Dell’s $400 discount on the Alienware Aurora R15, which brings its price down from $1,600 to $1,200. It’s still not what you’d call affordable, but it’s a steal price for one of the brand’s best pre-built gaming PCs. You’re going to have to hurry though, because there’s a chance that the bargain will already be gone if you check again tomorrow. Proceed with the transaction right now if you don’t want to miss out. Why you should buy…

Get ready to indulge your taste buds and contribute to a great cause at the Annual Stollen Charity Cake Sale, hosted at the Mall of the Emirates. In its 18th year, this much-anticipated family event is set to unfold in Via Rodeo in front of Concept Store on Sunday with the festivities kicking off at 10 am. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of chef has been hard at work, utilising an impressive array of ingredients – over 4,700 eggs, 950 kilograms of flour, 550 kilograms of raisins, 102 kilograms of Marzipan, 340 kilograms of lemon zest, 340 kilograms of…

Israel sharply stepped up strikes on the Gaza Strip, pounding the length of the Palestinian enclave and killing hundreds in a new, expanded phase of the war that Washington said veered from Israeli promises to do more to protect civilians. The Israeli military said on Friday it had struck more than 450 targets in Gaza from land, sea and air over the past 24 hours — the most since a truce collapsed last week and about double the daily figures typically reported since then. With most Gazans now displaced and unable to access any aid, hospitals overrun and food running…

The emerging talent from Asian cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan posted comfortable wins on the opening day of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday. After dismissing Afghanistan for 173 in 50 overs, India chased down the target losing just three wickets in 37.3 overs Arshin Kulkarni top scored with an unbeaten 70 for the winners, at the ICC Academy Oval 1 On the adjoining pitch, Pakistan needed just 26.2 overs to record a seven-wicket win over Nepal. Saad Baig and Azan Awais both hit half-centuries after Mohammed Zeeshan cleaned up Nepal with a six-wicket haul while conceding…

Poor Things review: Emma Stone shines in a Frankensteinian sex comedy “Only the truly impatient would snip a minute of Emma Stone’s tour de force performance in Poor Things.” Pros Emma Stone’s bravura performance Mark Ruffalo’s gut-busting performance The salty, vulgar, hilarious dialogue Cons It’s a little allegorically obvious It almost overstays its welcome Those CGI cityscapes Watch Emma Stone in Poor Things and you just might get ahead of what’s up with her character. Who is this strange woman pounding away on a piano with primitive glee? She walks unsteadily, like it’s new to her. Speaking, too, is a…