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Starbucks to pause paid promoting throughout social media to assist cease hate speech

Starbucks Corp will pause promoting on all social media platforms because it explores the most effective methods to assist cease the unfold of hate speech, the corporate stated in an announcement on Sunday.
Starbucks Corp will pause advertising on all social media platforms as it explores the best ways to help stop the spread of hate speech, the company said in a statement on Sunday.

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