Starbucks Announces Closure of Multiple Stores Amid Restructuring

Starbucks has closed around 20 stores in the Boston area as part of a larger plan to cut costs nationwide, which includes layoffs and store closures across the US and Canada. The closures have faced criticism from the union representing workers, who claim they had no input. Meanwhile, local government officials are preparing for potential disruptions from a possible federal government shutdown, which could impact federal programs and workers in Massachusetts.