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Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as local competitors eat into market share
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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...
What to expect in Washington state on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington state voters will decide whether to amend their constitution to allow funds from a long-term care insurance program to be invested in the stock market. It is the only statewide contest in a Nov. 4 election that will...
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Seattle’s Mitch Garver, Michael King, and Michael Lorenzen become free agents
NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers Michael King and Michael Lorenzen along with catcher Mitch Garver became free agents Monday when their mutual options for 2026 were declined. King declined his option with San Diego, while Kansas City turned down Lorenzen...
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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...
André Burakovsky scores against his former team, but the Chicago Blackhawks lose 3-1 to the Seattle Kraken
SEATTLE — Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday. Jamie Oleksiak also scored for the Kraken, and Joey Daccord finished with 29 saves. André Burakovsky scored...
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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu
Starbucks said it would sell control of its operations in China to Boyu Capital in a deal that values the business at $4 billion - one of the largest divestments of a China unit by a global consumer company in recent years. The Seattle-based...
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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu Capital in $5.2 billion deal
Hong Kong - Starbucks said on Nov 3 it would sell control of its China operations to investment firm Boyu Capital in a deal valued at US$4 billion (S$5.2 billion), in one of the most valuable divestments of a China unit by a global consumer...
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Loons’ slow start ends in Game 2 loss in Seattle
Minnesota United’s slow start Monday cost them Game 2 of the MLS Cup Playoff series. The Seattle Sounders rode three first half goals and an insurance goal late in the second half to produce a 4-2 in at Lumen Field in Seattle. A make-or-break Game...
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Meet the investor buying 60% of Starbucks' China business in a $4 billion deal
Starbucks' China business is getting a big jolt with a new majority owner. The Seattle-based coffee chain announced on Monday that it would sell a large part of its China business to private equity firm Boyu Capital. In a deal valued at $4...
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Washington forestry leader sees allies in agriculture
OLYMPIA — Ben Franklin supposedly told colonists to hang together or get set to hang separately. Jason Spadaro has a similar, if not quite as dire, message for timberland owners and farmers. Washington timber companies are fighting a proposal that...
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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...
Starbucks sells majority stake in China business to Boyu Capital in $4B deal
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Starbucks announced Monday that it has sold a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the unit at $4 billion. Under the agreement, Boyu will hold a 60% stake, while Starbucks will retain the remaining 40%, News.Az...
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When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
WASHINGTON — With the rent in Western Washington higher than ever and a newly passed statewide rent cap, many are wondering when they will see some sort of rent relief. Some experts believe the rental market has entered a window that’s much...
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49ers predicted to trade for 28-sack edge rusher at the deadline
The 2025 trade deadline is here, and there will undoubtedly be plenty of moves made before the end of the day Tuesday. The Week 9 games helped teams decide whether they wanted to be buyers or sellers. One team that will almost definitely buy is...
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Economic anxiety grows during shutdown and the final push to Election Day: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: The shutdown is intensifying anxiety over the economy, and some Republicans are sounding the alarm. Gubernatorial hopefuls in New Jersey and Virginia make their final push ahead of Election Day. And the Trump administration...
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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu, aims for rapid growth
The coffee chain has been credited with creating the market for coffee in China after entering in 1999 [HONG KONG] Starbucks said that it would sell control of its operations in China to Boyu Capital in a deal that values the business at US$4...
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Starbucks seals deal to sell 60% of China business to private-equity firm
Starbucks agreed to sell a 60 per cent stake in its Chinese operations to a private-equity firm, ending months of speculation about whether the US coffee chain would divest itself of its mainland operations amid dimmer business prospects and the...
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Washington State vs Oregon State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight — College Football Week 10
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) drops back for a pass. It’s the first of two meetings between the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers that will determine the Pac-12’s final champion, as...
Seattle Paying Up To 53% More Than The National Average For Gasoline
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Gas prices are falling across much of the United States, but Seattle drivers are still paying a premium, according to Fox 13 Seattle. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.066. In Washington state, the average jumps to $4.388 per gallon....
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