On Thursday, a Republican-led spending plan aimed at averting the crisis failed in the House of Representatives, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill saw opposition from 38 Republicans and most Democrats.

Starbucks baristas in the US, represented by Workers United, are set to begin a five-day strike starting Friday, demanding better pay, improved working conditions, and more staff at their stores. The strike, which will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, is expected to spread to hundreds of locations across the country by Christmas Eve unless an agreement is reached.

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