The #boycottstarbucks movement has gained traction on social media, as many people are urging others to avoid the coffee chain due to various issues, including labor disputes and its stance on the Israel-Hamas war. The United States national security adviser is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss postwar arrangements for Gaza, despite opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The House has passed a $886 billion defense spending bill, including pay raises for troops and funding for Ukraine. The Supreme Court will hear cases challenging access to the abortion pill, which could impact access to abortions in states where it is currently legal. The city of Atlanta is seeking to overturn a ruling that allowed nonresidents to collect signatures in an effort to force a referendum on a police and fire training center. Shohei Ohtani has debuted his Dodgers jersey after signing a record-breaking contract with the team. These are the top news stories for Friday.
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