Starbucks has announced that customers can now bring their own personal cups to all visits, including drive-through and mobile orders. This move is part of the company's commitment to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030, and customers will receive a 10 cent discount and 25 bonus stars for U.S. Starbucks rewards when they bring their own cup. Starbucks is also implementing other sustainability efforts, such as a 5p charge for disposable cups in the UK and Ireland, and a cup-sharing program in Seattle.
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At least 103 people were killed and 141 injured in two explosions that rocked a memorial event for Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran on Wednesday. The blasts occurred minutes apart at the Kerman Martyrs Cemetery, with no group yet claiming responsibility. Iranian state media called the attack “terroristic”, though Israel has carried out targeted assassinations in Iran in the past.
Five people were tragically killed in a collision between a passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday evening. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with police looking into possible professional negligence and the Japan Transport Safety Board focusing on communication between air traffic control and the two aircraft. The cause of the accident is still unknown, and air traffic at Haneda Airport has been disrupted.
This article discusses the collision between a Japan Airlines plane and a Japan Coast Guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. All passengers and crew were able to evacuate the plane safely, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Four people were killed in a suspected Israeli drone attack in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, including a top official with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the attack a "crime" and Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has vowed to retaliate against any Israeli targeting of Palestinian officials in Lebanon. International condemnation has called for an independent investigation into the cause of the explosion, as tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to rise.
Israeli authorities have charged Roi Yifrach with taking advantage of the chaotic situation after a Hamas attack to join combat operations and steal military gear. Galit Distel Atbaryan, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet, has apologized for her role in the internal strife that preceded the attack. Yifrach's case serves as a reminder of the dangers of internal strife and the need for unity in times of crisis.
The U.S. Navy has been working to protect commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks since 2019. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group was deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea in October to provide protection for Israel, and is now returning home, leaving behind three ships and 2,000 Marines to continue providing regional deterrence and defense. The Navy has also been providing training and assistance to local navies to help them better protect their waters from Houthi attacks.
On Tuesday, a Japan Airlines passenger plane burst into flames as it landed at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, with all 400 passengers and crew safely evacuated. The incident is believed to have involved a collision with a coast guard aircraft, and Japan's Coast Guard is investigating the possibility. Japan Airlines is cooperating with the investigation and is working to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew.