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Restaurant workers clean the awning of a restaurant near Chateau de Vincennes.

The return of la terrasse in Paris — and a sense of normalcy

COVID-19

After six months of forced closure, restaurants, cafes and bars in Paris can open for outdoor dining at 50% capacity. 

Mick Jagger, left, and guitarist Keith Richards perform during the kick-off show of the Rolling Stones' "No Filter" tour at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2019.

Mick Jagger wants you to stop throwing away your plastic cups

Environment

When money’s tight, the $6 latte is one of the first things to go for South Koreans

Business, Economics and Jobs

Two Marines Trade in Combat Coffee for the Perfect Cup at Home

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Ethiopian coffee

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Today’s Geo Quiz answer is Milan, Italy, where the art of espresso making is serious business. The World’s David Leveille has details.

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