Is It Too Early for Pumpkin Spice Lattes? 3 Things to Know Today.

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By Liz Webber | Aug 28, 2018
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  • With temperatures expected to hit 95 in New York City today, it sure doesn’t feel like fall. But, starting today you can get a taste of fall at Starbucks by ordering a pumpkin spice latte. August 28 is the earliest official launch date for the fan-favorite seasonal drink.
  • In other food news, have you ever wanted a raw steak at 3 in the morning and haven’t been able to find one? Well, you’re in luck. A butcher in New York State has opened 24-hour meat vending machines for all your late-night meat needs.
  • And Toyota is investing $500 million in Uber as part of an autonomous vehicle partnership. Under the deal, Uber will equip Toyota minivans with its self-driving technology. The new investment puts Uber’s valuation at $72 billion.

Watch the previous 3 things video: Is Amazon Bribing Its Employees?

  • With temperatures expected to hit 95 in New York City today, it sure doesn’t feel like fall. But, starting today you can get a taste of fall at Starbucks by ordering a pumpkin spice latte. August 28 is the earliest official launch date for the fan-favorite seasonal drink.
  • In other food news, have you ever wanted a raw steak at 3 in the morning and haven’t been able to find one? Well, you’re in luck. A butcher in New York State has opened 24-hour meat vending machines for all your late-night meat needs.
  • And Toyota is investing $500 million in Uber as part of an autonomous vehicle partnership. Under the deal, Uber will equip Toyota minivans with its self-driving technology. The new investment puts Uber’s valuation at $72 billion.

Watch the previous 3 things video: Is Amazon Bribing Its Employees?

Liz Webber

Insights Editor
Entrepreneur Staff
Liz Webber is the insights editor at Enterpreneur.com, where she manages the contributor network.

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