Las Vegas' 'Italian American Psychedelic' Restaurant Is A Tasty Rule-Breaking, Neon Immersive Experience
Las Vegas is an overload on the senses, so for a restaurant on the Strip to stand out for that very reason takes something special. Superfrico, located in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel, serves up "Italian American Psychedelic," which seems to refer to not just the food but the entire dining experience. A product of the entertainment company S...
Want to add a name to Norwich’s Italian monument? Here’s how
A local monument honoring Italian immigrants is set to expand. According to a community announcement, the Italian Heritage Committee plans to add names to the monument located in front of Norwich Free Academy. Erected in 1992, the monument honors those who immigrated to the United States before 1940 and settled in Norwich. Currently, over 400 names...
The Italian government approves measures on sexual education and assaults on teachers
The Italian government has approved two measures related to the Italian school system: one on emotional and sexual education in schools, and the other against assaults on teachers. There will be no sexual education lessons for Italian adolescents in schools without the explicit and written consent of their parents: this is the official policy. As s...
These papal tailors aren’t expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope
Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn’t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church — at least from the two best-known papal tailors. That isn’t stopping Ranieri Mancinelli, who opened his ecc...
Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center to Celebrate Yogi’s 100th Birthday
The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, located on the campus of Montclair State University, is marking what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary baseball Hall-of-Famer and national icon Yogi Berra. The celebration is being hosted by Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Bob Costas. Attendees include members of the Berra family; Museum leader...
Italian Tennis Domination: Musetti Joins Elite Top 10 Club with Sinner and Berrettini
In a groundbreaking achievement, Lorenzo Musetti has solidified his presence as the fourth active Italian player to break into the top 10 of the ATP Rankings. The 23-year-old rising star showcased his prowess during the 2025 Madrid Open, capping off an impressive clay season with a quarter-final appearance following his remarkable runner-up finish...
Tony Macaroni prepares to open next week
Those looking for a new restaurant on the Bloomingdale end of Kingsport (TN) don’t have much longer to wait. Tony Macaroni, a new Italian restaurant in the former location of Mama’s House, is scheduled to open mid-next week, according to owner Peter Symeon. Symeon said in an interview Wednesday that he and his staff are looking forward to servin...
Italy's economy holds up in first quarter thanks to domestic demand
The Italian economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, a slightly stronger reading than expected thanks to positive domestic demand which offset a negative impact from trade flows. On a year-on-year basis, first quarter gross domestic product in the euro zone's third largest econo...
Italian American Gina Raimondo considering presidential bid
Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (D) said she would consider running for president in 2028. She made the comment during remarks at an event focused on tariffs, trade and tech hosted by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. “I’ve dedicated 15 years to public service. And if I think there’s a big way for me to serve again...
"La Reggia liberata" when Caserta hosted the headquarters of the Allied forces in Europe
The American Consul General in Naples Tracy Roberts-Pounds attended the inauguration of the exhibition "La Reggia Liberata," organized at the State Archive of Caserta. The exhibit retraces the days when the Royal Palace, the site of the signing of the German surrender on April 29, 1945, became the headquarters of the Allied forces in Europe. During...
Chicago Park District to loan Columbus statue to Italian American group for museum, end lawsuit
The Chicago Park District has reached a deal to end a lawsuit over the removal of Chicago's Christopher Columbus statues. The City of Chicago, which owns the statues, will not be bringing the statues back to their former sites in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. But the city will loan the statue that was removed from Arrigo Park, at Polk and Loomis stre...
AI brings D'Annunzio back to life: hologram of the Vate at Vittoriale will interact with visitors
On May 3, 2025, the Vittoriale degli Italiani will celebrate a symbolic date: the 50th anniversary of the opening to the public of the Priory, the home of Gabriele d’Annunzio, with a day-long event entitled Culture is the brightest of long arms. The initiative, promoted by President Giordano Bruno Guerri, will see the participation of Culture Mini...