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  "id": 12348527,
  "title": "Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beverages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/starbucks-sued-over-sugar-free-claims-for-protein-beverages-12348527",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
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    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3332345/starbucks-sued-over-sugarfree-claims-for-protein-beverages"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages ‌as \"sugar-free\" because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk.",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Starbucks sued over ’sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/starbucks-sued-over-sugar-free-claims-for-protein-beverages",
        "published": "2026-10-05T15:00:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beverages",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/starbucks-sued-over-sugar-free-claims-for-protein-beverages-12210781",
        "published": "2026-10-05T19:17:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/a-lawsuit-accuses-starbucks-of-mislabeling-8-sugar-free-protein-drinks",
        "published": "2026-10-05T20:52:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Insurance Journal",
        "title": "Starbucks Sued Over ‘Sugar-Free’ Claims for Protein Beverages",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/starbucks-sued-over-sugar-free-claims-for-protein-beverages",
        "published": "2026-10-06T05:05:28.000Z"
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