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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why Starbucks Cup Sizes Aren't The Usual Small, Medium, And Large
Starbucks' presentation sets it apart from other chains. But while Starbucks' unique mermaid logo has been with the company since it opened in 1971, its equally iconic cup sizes came a few years later. Starbucks didn't sell brewed coffee until the 1980s (it only sold coffee beans before then). So it wasn't until Howard Schultz purchased the chain in 1987 that Starbucks began offering short, tall, venti, grande, and trenta coffees. The story behind these unusual names was that Schultz (who first became the director of operations and marketing in 1982) took a trip to Italy and fell in love with the country's coffeehouse culture. As a result, Schultz first pushed for Starbucks to embrace the coffeehouse model in 1985 before founding his own -- called Il Giornale -- that same year. Il Giornale sold coffee made using Starbucks beans in short, tall, and grande cups. Later, when Schultz purchased Starbucks, he turned it into the coffeehouse chain we know today and implemented the Italian-inspired names in the process. So, while Starbucks is synonymous with Seattle's coffee culture, its most notable qualities are actually influenced by Italy's best coffeehouses. Read more: Once Popular Sandwiches People Don't Eat Anymore Tall and grande were around from the beginning of the Italian naming conventions (same for short, the forgotten Starbucks drink size), but venti didn't arrive for another few years. Rather than debuting at Starbucks in 1987 alongside the other options, venti drinks first appeared in the 1990s when the short size was phased out. Venti isn't a drink size you'll find in Italian coffeehouses, but its name is still an example of the country's influence on the brand. Venti means 20 in Italian, alluding to the number of ounces the cup contains (for hot drinks, anyway; venti means 24 ounces for cold drinks). Similarly, Starbucks' largest option -- which didn't debut in the United States until 2011 -- is called trenta, which is Italian for 30 and, you guessed it, holds 30 ounces of liquid. Beyond the addition of bigger drinks over the decades, a smaller drink size -- called the demi -- also exists, but differs from the others in its etymology. Demi is short for the French word demitasse, which means half-cup. The name has been used for 3-ounce cups in Italy for over a century, though, so it fits in just fine alongside Starbucks' other size names. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
See - Sada Elbalad
12-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lasting Peace in Ukraine in First Public Address
Nada Mustafa Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected head of the Vatican, called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages. This appeal came during his first address to the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square, according to the official Vatican website. The Pope also urged the international community to work toward a genuine and lasting peace in Ukraine and called on major world powers to refrain from further conflicts. In a symbolic gesture, Pope Leo XIV visited the tomb of his predecessor, Pope Francis, at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, his first visit outside the Vatican since assuming the papacy, according to the Italian newspaper Il Giornale. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Smoke-free Piazza? Milan's outdoor smoking ban faces mixed reaction
A stroll through Milan's iconic Piazza del Duomo looks very different today than it did two decades ago. Back then, street cafés bustled with locals clutching cigarettes and newspapers. Smokers hurried across the square, and even tourists puffed away as they admired the cathedral. Fast forward to present day: the ashtrays are gone, smartphones have taken over and only a pair of elderly men quietly smoke near a street lamp hiding their cigarettes in case police approach. Fines of up to €240 Milan has enforced Italy's strictest smoking ban - one of the toughest in Europe. Smoking is now prohibited both indoors and outdoors unless you're at least 10 metres away from others. Fines can reach up to €240. The ban is part of an effort to combat Milan's chronic air pollution, among the worst in Italy. Authorities say cigarettes contribute around 7% of the region's particulate emissions. Other cities, including Rome, are considering similar measures. Turin already enforces a "courtesy distance" rule, requiring smokers to get permission from nearby children or pregnant women. Public divided, critics push back The new rules have sparked a mix of support and criticism. In Milan, many are happy that they no longer have to inhale other people's smoke in playgrounds, at bus stops or outside restaurants. But there are also many dissenting voices - from smokers, of course but also of a more fundamental nature. Milan's conservative daily newspaper Il Giornale wrote: "The real problem is not the cigarette, but the loss of freedom." "In a world that tries to control every aspect of our lives, where we are afraid of everything and everyone, smoking outdoors is not only a gesture of the social power of tobacco, but also an act of rebellion against conformity," it said. In protest of the new law, some people placed a giant cigarette in the mouth of a statue of a former mayor, while leaflets mocking the current mayor, Giuseppe Sala, read: "You're not our dad. Let us smoke." Smoking habits shift - but enforcement lags Since Italy introduced its indoor smoking ban in 2005, the number of smokers has steadily declined. Today, only about 19% of Italians smoke, according to official data. Yet in Milan, enforcement of the outdoor ban is still patchy. Cigarette butts are scattered across pavements, including in the upscale Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II near the cathedral. Initially, nobody believed that Italians would abide by it. Cigarettes used to be as much a part of the end of a meal as an espresso. It is now completely normal that cigarettes are no longer permitted in cafés, restaurants, schools and universities. However, it would be quite wrong to assume that everyone in Milan is now adhering to the outdoor ban. Restaurant staff have positioned themselves at the entrance of a café for a cigarette break. "The more they forbid it, the more we do it," says Alessia, one of the two waitresses puffing outside. Grace period for tourists So far, only a handful of fines have been issued, and tourists unfamiliar with the rules are generally let off with a warning. At lunchtime and in the evening, groups of smokers can be spotted outside many restaurants. Hardly anyone bothers to hide it - especially as electronic cigarettes are still permitted under the city ordinance. But with warmer weather approaching, city officials plan to crack down. Deputy Mayor Anna Scavuzzo warned: "Italians aren't Scandinavians who obey laws just because they exist." Police officer prefers to chase pickpockets However, the city council should not necessarily rely heavily on the police to crack down on rule breakers as not every officer is keen to enforce the ban. One uniformed officer standing in front of the cathedral square watches two smokers quietly without doing anything. "We've got enough to deal with - like pickpockets," he shrugs.
New York Times
11-04-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Pope Makes a Surprise Visit — and Style Statement — in St. Peter's
For a pope known for unexpected gestures, Francis' brief swing through St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday might be the most audacious yet — at least in his attire. 'Pope with a poncho, revolution in a photo,' read the caption of the photograph on the front page of the Rome daily newspaper Il Messaggero, showing Francis dressed in civilian clothes — a long-sleeved white T-shirt and dark slacks with a striped garment draped over his chest. It was the first time in 12 years as pope that Francis had been seen in public without his white cassock and skullcap, known as a zucchetto. Another Italian newspaper, Il Giornale, took a more solemn approach: 'The pope puts his suffering on show' read the front page headline Friday of a photo that showed Francis in a wheelchair, with cannulas for oxygen in his nostrils. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized for five weeks in February and March for serious respiratory conditions, including pneumonia in both lungs, and is still recovering. Francis made the surprise appearance in St. Peter's after noon on Thursday, smiling, waving and clasping hands with people, as he was wheeled by his trusted nurse and accompanied by security guards. On Friday, the Vatican press office said that Francis had been undergoing physical therapy in the Vatican guesthouse where he lives and decided to go into the basilica to pray. 'He is clearly improving, that you have been able to note from the outings of recent days,' a Vatican spokesman said on Friday. Earlier this week, the pope made a surprise appearance at a Mass in St. Peter's Square and met privately with King Charles III and Queen Camilla of Britain, who were paying a visit previously postponed by the pope's illness. When Francis was discharged from a Rome hospital on March 23, his doctors instructed him to rest for at least two months. They cautioned him to steer clear of children, who can be carriers of respiratory diseases, but in one video posted online, Francis shook hands with a young boy and in another he caressed a baby. But it was the pope's attire Thursday that drew the most attention. There was considerable discussion among Vatican watchers about whether the striped cloth he wore to keep warm was a poncho, or just a blanket folded over him. Inside St. Peter's, Francis stopped to say hello to two restorers putting the final touches on the restoration of the 17th-century tomb and monument of Pope Urban VIII, by the Baroque master Bernini, which was presented to the media on Friday. 'It was just us, the pope, and the people with him, so it was an extraordinary thing, unique,' said Michela Malfanti, one of the restorers. 'He wanted to shake our hands, and mine was very cold and I was afraid to give it to him, but he was very warm, and kind and he asked me to give it to him in any case.'
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump associate floats idea of transatlantic warplane program
ROME — A longstanding acquaintance and former employee of Donald Trump who has taken on the title of U.S. special envoy to Italy is pushing for America to enter the Euro-Japanese GCAP fighter plane program. The unusual proposal was made by Paolo Zampolli, a Italian former New York model agency manager who introduced President Trump to his wife Melania in 1998 and worked for a period as a real estate manager for Trump. A frequent guest at the president's Mar a Lago residence in Florida, Zampolli is also ambassador to the UN for the Caribbean island of Dominica. In a Feb. 22 interview with Italian newspaper Il Giornale, Zampolli said he had been appointed by Trump as his special envoy to Italy days earlier. 'The other day, the president, in front of ten people, suddenly pointed at me and asked me to be a special envoy,' he said. 'He is always very busy and quick. He says a few words and solves problems,' he added. Last week, Zampolli was back in his home country, holding meetings with senior government officials including Italian deputy prime minster, Matteo Salvini. After the meeting, Salvini posted on X that he had had a 'cordial and constructive meeting at the ministry with Paolo Zampolli, special envoy to Italy chosen by Donald Trump.' He added, 'It was an occasion to confirm the excellent relations with the new U.S. administration and reinforce the economic and commercial ties between the two countries.' During an interview on prime time Italian TV with Italy's best known TV host, Bruno Vespa, Zampolli said he would focus on defense industry ties between Italy and the United States. In a phone interview with Defense News, Zampolli said he had been discussing the idea of the U.S. entering the tri-nation Global Combat Air Programme, which groups the U.K., Italy and Japan. As the U.S. focuses on its own concepts for the sixth generation fighter, Zampolli said a unified program, was 'a very wise idea' since it would save funds for both the U.S. and the U.K., Italy and Japan. He added, 'If you want to get a plane done, it is better to work together.' He said, 'If you want a new plane you need the U.S.' Zampolli said the idea had not come from President Trump. 'I have not discussed this with the president,' he said, adding, 'It's an early conversation.' But he said 'it would work for everybody.' Zampolli added that after discussing the idea during his meetings in Italy, 'people want to look into it.' In December, the British, Japanese and Italian firms partnered on the GCAP fighter announced the launch of a joint venture dedicated to the program which will be headquartered in London. The firms will work with the U.K.-based program office which teams the three government customers to get the fighter in service by 2035. In the U.S., both the Air Force and Navy are working on sixth-generation fighter programs. Asked for its views on Zampolli's proposal that the U.S. enter the GCAP program to promote savings, U.S. warplane maker Lockheed Martin told Defense News: 'Lockheed Martin stands ready to help our customers achieve their national security missions. Questions regarding GCAP as a trilateral government program are best directed to the respective governments involved.' Zampolli's mission to Italy took some Italian politicians by surprise. Asked about him by reporters, Italy's foreign minister and second deputy prime minister, Antonio Tajani, said, 'Zampolli who?' Asked about the precise nature of Zampolli's areas of responsibility, the U.S. Embassy in Rome referred the question to the White House press office, which has been contacted for response by Defense News.
