Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone expressed her thoughts about returning to the track after the off-season. The American athlete shared that she enjoyed the off-season and has been slowly getting back to training as she prepares for the upcoming season. Ad The Olympic gold medalist triumphed in the women’s 400m and concluded her 2025 season at the World Athletics Championships. A busy track season like this has shown the extent of her versatility on the track, since she ran everything from the 100m up to the 400m. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shared that participating in multiple events gave her a different look at the sport because it helped to improve multiple aspects of her performance. Ad Trending Recently, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was inducted into New Jersey’s Hall of Fame and spoke about her return to the track in the upcoming season in an interview with Fox 5 New York. The American athlete shared that she enjoyed her time away from the track by trying multiple delicacies as well as going on a vacation with her husband. McLaughlin-Levrone expressed that she began her training for the upcoming season progressively. “You know I enjoyed my off-season a little too much, so I am going to slowly get back to training now. I’ve been eating a little too much, but you have to rest,” she said. (1: 02 onwards) Ad Moreover, speaking about representing New Jersey on the global stage, she said: People are like New Jersey? Where is that even on the map? I’m like, trust me, we have a lot of power, we have a lot of strength, there’s a lot behind us, and I just feel like we are determined in whatever we do. So, I try to carry that with me even when I’m travelling the world.” Ad Ad Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opens up about dealing with tough situations in her career Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone spoke about dealing with tough moments in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. According to the American track and field star, being a part of such a highly competitive track circuit automatically comes with its own set of challenges, and one should be strong-minded enough to cope with such setbacks. Ad Moreover, McLaughlin-Levrone expressed how she had prepared herself to deal with uncomfortable situations and push through adversity to achieve success. “There are definitely moments that are harder than others. Injuries, losses, or just the monotony of running around the oval every day. But those challenges are what make you a better athlete. I’ve learned to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Pushing through what looks like a very challenging situation is often how we get the most growth out of ourselves,” she said. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shared that such moments play a pivotal role in shaping an athlete into a better version of themselves. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Edited by Adityan Pillai.
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Starbucks apologizes after Bearista cup launch sparks chaos: ‘Exceeded even our biggest expectations’
**Starbucks Apologizes After Limited-Edition Teddy Bear-Shaped Holiday Cup Sparks Chaos**
*By Cecily | November 7, 2025 | Fox Business*
Starbucks has issued an apology to customers following the release of its limited-edition teddy bear-shaped holiday cup, which sparked chaos across the country.
The Seattle-based coffee giant launched its 2025 holiday menu and merchandise on Thursday, featuring the Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup priced at $29.95. This collectible cup, shaped like a bear and topped with a green beanie lid, quickly went viral online and sold out rapidly, leaving fans scrambling to get their hands on one.
“The excitement for our merchandise exceeded even our biggest expectations and, despite shipping more Bearista cups to coffeehouses than almost any other merchandise item this holiday season, the Bearista cup and some other items sold out fast,” a Starbucks spokesperson told FOX Business in an email.
The high demand for the Bearista cup created a frenzy reminiscent of Black Friday shopping, prompting Starbucks to apologize for the limited availability and supply chain challenges.
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### Public Reaction
The response on social media and various forums has been mixed. Some customers expressed disappointment over the scarcity, while others critiqued the hype around the merchandise.
“Starbucks getting the jump on some Black Friday-style stupidity and hype,” commented one user.
Others remain steadfast in their decision to avoid Starbucks altogether. “This just adds to the other zillion reasons we will not get near a ‘Starbutts.’ Life is too short to consume Starbutts,” wrote another.
Many also pointed out the role of social media influencers in fueling the craze. “Don’t forget about the influencers as well,” one user noted.
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### About the Bearista Cup
The Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup is part of Starbucks’ holiday merchandise collection, designed to be a fun and collectible item for fans. Priced at $29.95, the bear-shaped cup with a green beanie lid quickly became a coveted item among Starbucks enthusiasts.
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**Keywords:** Starbucks, Holiday Cup, Bearista Cup, Holiday Merchandise, Limited Edition, Viral Products, Customer Apology, 2025 Holiday Season
**Topics:** Business/Economy, Society, Pop Culture
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Fire TV: Amazon to block piracy apps in the future
Anyone who has installed an app on their Fire TV device or player that allows illegal access to copyrighted content must expect to no longer be able to use it in the future. Starting today, Amazon will actively take action against such piracy apps.
To achieve this, the manufacturer will compare the applications installed on devices with a blacklist maintained by the anti-piracy coalition ACE (Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment). This coalition includes numerous major media and streaming companies such as Apple TV+, BBC Studios, Canal+, Comcast, Fox, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony Pictures, The Walt Disney Company, and Amazon itself.
In response to inquiries, Amazon explained that it has always worked to ban piracy from its app store. As part of an expanded program led by ACE, Amazon is now blocking apps that demonstrably provide access to pirated content, including those downloaded outside the app store. This initiative builds on Amazon’s ongoing efforts to support content creators and protect customers, since piracy can also expose users to malware, viruses, and fraud.
### Two-Stage Process
Amazon does not block the offending apps immediately. Instead, it first notifies the user for a certain period that these applications should not be used. The company has not yet commented on the exact duration users will receive this notification before the application is blocked.
Amazon understands that this is a valuable tool for developers, so the new measures are intended to target only piracy apps, minimizing impact on legitimate developers.
### Sideloading Still Possible
The option to sideload apps will remain available on Fire TV devices running Amazon’s new operating system, Vega OS. However, this feature is generally limited to developers.
In this context, Amazon emphasized that, contrary to rumors, there are no plans to upgrade existing Fire TV devices from Fire OS to Vega OS. Users of current devices can expect the existing operating system to remain in place.
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By enforcing these new policies, Amazon aims to create a safer, more secure viewing environment for Fire TV users while protecting the rights of content creators worldwide.
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