Starbucks ordered to pay $50m for hot tea spill

15 Sept 07:04 Key points summarised by AI

Starbucks was ordered to pay $50 million to customer Michael Garcia after a hot tea spill at a California drive-through caused severe third-degree burns.
The incident occurred in February 2020 when a server improperly placed a super-sized drink in a cupholder, leading to the tea tipping and burning Garcia's groin and thighs.
Starbucks denied responsibility for five years and rejected Garcia's demand for a public apology and policy change, leading to the jury trial.
A Los Angeles jury awarded the significant sum, which Starbucks intends to appeal, disagreeing with the fault finding and deeming the damages excessive.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.