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A ransomware attack on a third-party software provider, Blue Yonder, has disrupted Starbucks' ability to track baristas' hours and manage their pay. While the attack has not impacted customer service, Starbucks is collaborating with Blue Yonder to resolve the issue and ensure employees receive proper compensation for their work.

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock (DJT) was briefly halted on Wall Street Tuesday after a sudden plunge, despite earlier gains that had been seen as a proxy for Trump's chances of winning the November 5 presidential election. The halt was triggered by a mechanism that activates when stocks exhibit unusual volatility.

A former Australian police officer, Kristian White, avoided jail time for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun, sparking outrage among the victim's family who believe he should have faced a harsher punishment. White was sentenced to 450 hours of community service and placed under the supervision of a corrections officer for two years for manslaughter.

The price of agricultural land in Bulgaria is expected to continue declining for at least the next two years due to the war in Ukraine, the European Green Deal, and the recent drought, which have all contributed to lower yields and decreased investor confidence. This has led to a fragmented agricultural land market with corporate buyers withdrawing and prices dropping by 20% in the last year alone.

Friday's weather forecast paints a picture of widespread rain and thunderstorms sweeping across many regions, with the central and northern areas bracing for the heaviest precipitation. Temperatures are expected to take a significant plunge, with highs ranging from a cool 12°C to 17°C, marking a noticeable change from the previous days' warmth.