The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, which kicks off June 1, is expected to bring at least 14 named storms, according to researchers, putting it above the long-term average of 11 recorded between 1950 and the present day.

Colorado State University is forecasting 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. North Carolina State University is forecasting 14 to 18 named storms, seven of which are expected to grow to hurricane strength, and three to five of which may become major hurricanes, defined as Category 3 or

Starbucks has faced multiple allegations of racism following two back-to-back incidents in Philadelphia and Torrance, California, last month, leading the company to announce the closure of 8,000 stores for a racial bias training. The store closure is slated to take place on May 29, but less than than two weeks before the training, Starbucks is facing new allegations of racism, this time in La Cañada, California.

A Latino customer named Pedro has accused Starbucks employees of writing a racial slur on his cups. According to CBS Los Angeles,

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MEXICO CITY—President Donald Trump’s plans to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement this year looked unattainable Tuesday after negotiators appeared too far apart to strike a deal before a deadline this week.

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan had set this Thursday as an informal deadline if the administration were to push a pact through the Republican-controlled Congress before a new slate of lawmakers arrives in Washington next year, possibly led by Democrats.