Brian Niccol prepped for his new gig as chief executive of Starbucks by visiting some of the coffee chain’s more than 17,000 U.S. stores, finding a “shared sense that we have drifted from our core.” In an open letter posted Tuesday, the former Chipotle CEO said he would work to reestablish the caffeine purveyor as the nation’s “community coffeehouse,” an …

Walt Disney Co. and DirecTV continued their war of words Tuesday over a contract dispute that has led to a frustrating blackout for millions of pay-TV customers. Their weapon of choice? Tonight’s eagerly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday offered to allow DirecTV subscribers to watch tonight’s debate despite …

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is adding author to his long list of his accomplishments with his new children’s book, “Baby Dunks-a-Lot,” which is inspired by his life as a dad to his 6-year-old son, Jayson “Deuce” Tatum Jr. The book, co-written with author Sam Apple, is a whimsical tale of a toddler who becomes a basketball star. Tatum said …