Starbucks joins with Uber to deliver, Virgin Galactic rockets into space, and more top news

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If Starbucks can’t bring you to its cafes, it will bring its products to you. The chain is partnering with Uber Eats to deliver its food and beverages to customers at a time when foot traffic has leveled off at its 14,000 U.S. locations. The service should be available in about a quarter of its American stores by spring. Starbucks also plans to boost revenue by doubling its footprint in China (where it already has a delivery service in 30 cities) — its fastest-growing market. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Virgin Galactic’s tourist rocket has successfully reached space. With two pilots on board (who will now receive commercial astronaut wings), spacecraft Unity hit an altitude of 51.4 miles before beginning its descent back to California’s Mojave Desert. The event, which comes after years of delays and a fatal crash in 2014, brings British billionaire Richard Branson’s company one step closer to making space tourism a reality. ? Here’s what people are saying.

CBS paid actress Eliza Dushku $9.5 million earlier this year to settle sexual harassment allegations, reports The New York Times. Dushku made complaints about “Bull” star Michael Weatherly after appearing in three episodes. CBS confirmed the confidential settlement in a statement. The settlement was revealed by an investigation conducted by law firms hired by CBS to examine accusations against former CEO Leslie Moonves and “cultural issues at all levels.” Their report said the handling of Dushku’s complaints illustrated “larger problems” at the network. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Renault is keeping Carlos Ghosn as CEO and chairman after finding no irregularities in his pay packages. Ghosn was arrested and continues to be detained in Japan for alleged financial misconduct; he was subsequently removed as head of Nissan and Mitsubishi, and interim leaders were named at Renault. The scandal is causing growing tensions in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the longest-standing automaker tie-ups. ? Here’s what people are saying.

GE is selling part of its digital unit and refocusing the remainder on industrial Internet of Things software. As part of the plan, GE Digital Chief Executive Bill Ruh will step down, with a replacement yet to be found. Conglomerate GE, which has slashed its dividend amid mounting losses in its power business, gave a majority stake in digital unit ServiceMax to a private equity firm for an undisclosed amount. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Idea of the Day: Businesses must embrace a new philosophy of meaning to attract and retain the talent they need to grow, says Imperative’s Aaron Hurst.

“We are in a new era, where employees are looking for more from their work experience—one that is optimized for meaning and personal fulfillment, and encourages development and authentic relationships.”

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