New York Times business news - September 25
SBUX•Starbucks said it will close 250 underperforming U.S. stores. Massachusetts’ gambling regulator will examine how DraftKings and other betting companies use AI, while a federal judge ordered White House access restored for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
1. Business headlines
U.S. District Judge Tim Kelly said President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House was likely unconstitutional and ordered their access immediately restored. Starbucks said it will close 250 U.S. stores that failed to meet customer-experience levels or financial expectations.
2. Gambling and recall
Massachusetts’ gambling regulator will examine how DraftKings and other betting companies use artificial intelligence after an investigation found DraftKings used AI to target losing gamblers with promotions encouraging more betting. Federal safety regulators recalled more than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products after finding Star Meat Delivery used a false inspection mark.
