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Starbucks Isn’t Giving up on Its China Dream

Starbucks isn’t giving up on its China dream and is seeking a helping hand to run its stores there.CEO Brian Niccol said in an earnings call on Tuesday that the Seattle-based coffee chain is looking for a local partner to manage its stores in China. The country is Starbucks’ second-largest…

My Teens’ Social Lives Are Thriving, but My Wallet Isn’t

I have four kids. My youngest son and daughter, 12 and 14, respectively, are in middle school. They’ve both formed important friendships during this time — no small feat for kids this age — and being able to maintain these bonds is important to them and to me. That often…

A Small Biz Owner Might Lay Off Most Employees — and Isn’t Hiding It

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ralph Walters, 50, the owner of SBS Solar in Missoula, Montana. It’s been edited for length and clarity. BI has verified the number of employees and their salaries. Representatives for the White House did not respond to BI’s request for comment.I…

AI Drone Boom Isn’t Here yet, but Ukraine and Russia Setting the Stage

The drone war in Ukraine remains largely human-operated for now. We’re seeing glimpses of the future, but we’re not there yet.Ukraine and Russia are experimenting with artificial intelligence-enabled drones, but total autonomy and full-scale deployment remain limited in combat, researchers say.AI-enabled autonomy in uncrewed systems has the potential to significantly…