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Starbucks Competitor Opens First US Stores & The Dollar Keeps Sliding

Morning Brew Daily

Morning Brew

News, Business, Business News

4.42.8K Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Episode 616: Neal and Toby explain what the Chinese brand 'Luckin Coffee' opening in the US means for Starbucks. Next, why the US dollar value is falling. Then the WNBA announces another expansion with three new teams. Then, are men not reading novels anymore? And the headlines you need to know to start your day. Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Happy Bobby Bonilla Day 03:45 - Luckin Coffee Opens  09:00 - US Dollar Dwindles  13:20 - WNBA Expands  18:40 - Men Aren’t Reading Novels 22:50 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Summer's heating up and your new favorite drink might just be waiting for you at Taco Bell,

0:07.1

introducing the new Refresca's lineup made to match any mood, meal, or moment.

0:13.1

The only question is, which one will be your drink of the summer?

0:17.0

There's something for everyone.

0:19.0

The Agua Refresca is now a permanent menu item

0:21.6

features mixed in real freeze-dried fruit pieces, a subtle green tea boost, and bold

0:27.6

flavors like strawberry passion fruit, dragon fruit berry, and mango peach.

0:32.6

Want something with a little more kick?

0:34.6

Try the Rockstar Energy Refrescas in pineapple lime or tropical punch.

0:40.2

Or cool off with a limited time strawberry lime refreshca freeze.

0:44.0

Available on menus nationwide now at participating locations and while supplies last.

0:49.9

Head to Taco Bell.com slash morning dash brew to find your flavor today.

0:57.4

Good morning brew daily show. I'm Neil Fryman. And I'm Toby Howell. Today the coffee

1:02.7

wars are heating up with luck in coming for Starbucks on its home turf. Then first half of

1:08.1

the year report cards are in and stocks got a gold star while the US dollar is in time out.

1:12.6

It's Tuesday, July 1st. Let's ride.

1:16.6

Good morning and happy Bobby Bonilla Day to all who celebrate.

1:25.6

Have no idea what I'm talking about.

1:27.8

Here is the gist.

1:28.9

Every July 1st, retired All-Star third baseman Bobby Bonilla receives a $1.2 million

1:35.1

check from his former team, the New York Mets, even though he hasn't played in a baseball

1:39.7

game for over 20 years.

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