Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men

Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.

Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate

The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.

Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu

The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.

Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Starbucks can help you order a drink based on your zodiac sign

Starbucks and astrology app Sanctuary have teamed up to combine your daily horoscope with a Starbucks beverage to match.

Jury awards $8.25M to Black mother, daughters handcuffed outside Castro Valley Starbucks

A federal jury awarded a mother and her two daughters $8.25 million after they were unlawfully searched and handcuffed by Alameda County sheriff's deputies outside a Castro Valley Starbucks on their way to taking one of the young women to a college math test in Berkeley. 

Coffee meets olive oil: Starbucks' newest drinks are a taste of Italy

Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz came up with the idea after visiting Sicily in 2022 and noting how locals ingested a spoonful of olive oil on a daily basis.

Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks

A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.

Changes to Starbucks’ reward program kick in Monday — what to know

The number of “stars” needed to get certain food and drinks for free in the U.S. as part of Starbucks’ rewards program officially changes on Feb. 13.

Family shocked by $4,444 charge after Starbucks run

An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.

Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March

Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.

Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system

Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.