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A rumor said that Starbucks had lost 12 billion dollars due to boycotts and its purported support for Israel.

Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts 'Due to Its Support for Israel'?

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Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 Snopes examined the evidence behind allegations that Starbucks lost market value due to the comp ...
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Does the Starbucks Employees' Union Support Hamas?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 27, 2023 Tensions between Starbucks and the union intensified as calls for boycotts of the company increased.
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Did Starbucks Ban Pride Displays in 2023?

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Alex Kasprak
Jun 14, 2023 Despite video evidence, conflicting reports could be found.
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Were Two Black Men Arrested for Waiting at a Starbucks?

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David Mikkelson
Apr 14, 2018 Philadelphia police are investigating an incident captured in a viral Facebook video.
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PepsiCo recalled cases of the Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot drink in seven states.

Starbucks Drink Recall for 'Metal Fragments' Concerns 7 US States

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 16, 2022 News of a recall concerning a Starbucks prepackaged drink landed in September 2022.
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A rumor said Starbucks was going cashless in the UK US and Canada but was false.

Is Starbucks Going Cashless in UK, US, and Canada?

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Jordan Liles
Aug 31, 2022 A picture of a sign taken inside a Starbucks store read, "We're Going Cashless." A closer look h ...
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A tweet from Laila Dalton said that food-share or FoodShare bags that Starbucks supposedly donates were found in a blue garbage dumpster in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Were Starbucks Charity Food Donations Left in a Dumpster?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 13, 2022 We reached out to both Starbucks and Feeding America to ask about a viral ...
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The 'Starbucks Cup-Size Scam' Video Is an Old Internet Prank

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 31, 2022 It is apparently worth repeating: Different sized cups hold different amounts of liquid.
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Text, Banner, Person

Amazon, Starbucks and the Sparking of a New American Union Movement

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The Conversation
Apr 4, 2022 Something is definitely happening in the labor movement.
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Electronics, Outdoors, Phone

Video Shows Starbucks Drone Delivery

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jul 26, 2021 The video sparked widespread interest.
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Is starbucks facing shortages?

Is Starbucks Facing Supplies Shortages?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 12, 2021 Even the ubiquitous coffee chain has its limits.
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Text, Food, Poster

Is This Picture of 'Edward's' Starbucks Order Real?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
May 4, 2021 A picture posted on Twitter of a drink allegedly prepared for a customer named Edward went mega- ...
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Has Starbucks Sold a 'Christmas Blend' Since 1984?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 6, 2020 Since at least 2015, the popular coffee chain has faced accusations of being "anti-Christmas."
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Did a Starbucks Executive Say That 'White Men Are the Root of All Evil'?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Nov 6, 2018 A notorious junk news web site grossly distorted comments made by Starbucks COO Rosalind Brewer.
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Is Starbucks Replacing Plastic Straws with Paper Straws Wrapped in Plastic?

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Dan Evon
Aug 1, 2018 A meme criticizing Starbucks' use of paper straws wrapped in plastic packaging employed an image ...
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Did Starbucks Announce 'Patrons of Color' Can Go to the Head of the Line?

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David Mikkelson
Jun 3, 2018 A spoof of the Starbucks race controversy and anti-bias training featured an apocryphal quote fr ...
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Did a Sign for Starbucks Racial Bias Training Single Out White People?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 1, 2018 A sign informing Starbucks customers that stores would be closed in order to "educate white peop ...
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Is Starbucks Installing 'Shatter-Proof Windows'?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
May 29, 2018 An image circulating online falsely promised "free coffee for a year" to anyone who could damage ...
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Is Starbucks Offering Coupons for Black Customers Only?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 18, 2018 A Starbucks coupon for customers of "African-American heritage" only was a piece of divisive pro ...
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Were Blood, Dog Feces Hidden Inside Starbucks Products?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jan 10, 2018 Although an Atlanta Starbucks briefly closed after complaints of contamination, these rumors ste ...
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