“The View from Lake Como” Blends Heartache and Hope in a Sumptuous Summer Read
The View from Lake Como is Adriana Trigiani’s 21st published book. Whether you have faithfully followed her from debut novel Big Stone Gap (2000) or are just joining those devoted readers — the self-described evangelical acolytes who celebrate each word, clever phrase and humorous heart-warming tale of families that often harbor deep secrets — be p...
Italy's Town Bands: A Tradition that Never Misses a Beat
In Italy, brass and wind bands – known as bande musicali – are everywhere: they perform in town squares, lead religious processions, train local youth, and preserve centuries of musical tradition. Still today, they are a central feature of social life in many villages, and their history is strictly connected to that of Italy as a nation. In the ea...
'I follow my heart, not my pockets' - Former Villarreal, Fiorentina star Giuseppe Rossi on turning down USMNT, return to New Jersey's soccer scene with USL
Giuseppe Rossi’s story is, on the surface, about soccer. But more than anything, it’s a story about home. Home is a complicated thing. Sometimes it’s where you’re born. Sometimes it’s something you find. Sometimes it’s something you earn. And sometimes, it’s more than one place pulling at you at once. They all matter. Some matter more at different...
Strada della Contessa: slow tour around Gubbio
Can 5 days be enough to slow down, shift gears, and see with new eyes a land that holds centuries of history and unspoiled landscapes? Yes, by starting in Gubbio and following the ancient route of the Strada della Contessa, a medieval link between Umbria and Montefeltro. Following a route that winds along the border with the Marche region, we’ll cr...
Cesare Faldini named the most awarded orthopedic surgeon in the world
Cesare Faldini has earned the title of the most decorated orthopedic surgeon on the global stage, shining a spotlight not only on his own achievements but also on the city of Bologna. Over the past decade, he has received an impressive 30 honors for his work—recognition that now fills a shelf in his office at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, where...
Burano named the most colorful place in the world
Burano, the small island near Venice, has been named the most colorful place on Earth, according to a new ranking by creative design studio Berlew. The studio analyzed 125 of the world’s top travel spots using a unique method: computer vision technology scanned high-resolution photos taken by local photographers, identifying the five most prominent...
Paolo Banchero inks max extension with Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are sticking together for the long haul. The Italian American star has agreed to a five-year, $239 million max contract extension that will kick in starting with the 2026–27 season. It’s the largest deal ever signed in franchise history. The new contract includes a player option for the 2030–31 season and could...
Michigan's WK Kellogg cereal maker set to be bought by Italian candymaker Ferrero
Michigan's WK Kellogg Co., the cereal giant, is set to be acquired by the Italian candymaker behind Ferrero Rocher in a nearly $3 billion deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. A deal with parent Ferrero SpA, the maker of Butterfinger candy bars and Nutella hazelnut spread, could be finalized as soon as this week, according to reports. S...
U.S. Army Garrison Italy welcomes new commander
Col. Vaughn D. Strong Jr. assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison Italy during a July 9 ceremony at Caserma Ederle. During a change of command ceremony at Hoekstra Field, Col. Scott W. Horrigan turned over the command to Strong, who recently served at U.S. Army Europe and Africa, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Horrigan has commanded the garrison since Summer...
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state’s chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption, has died. He was 91. Robert Murray, DiPrete’s former chief of staff, co nfirmed that the Republican died Tuesday after celebrating his 91st birthday with family. DiPrete, a Republican, served as the state’s 70th gove...
Italy’s Sinner stuns American Shelton at Wimbledon and reaches another slam semifinal
At Wimbledon, Italy beats the U.S.: Jannik Sinner takes down Ben Shelton and avenges Lorenzo Sonego, who had been knocked out by the American in the previous round. In the next round, the world No. 1 from Italy will try to do the same against Novak Djokovic, who defeated another Italian, Flavio Cobolli. “I’ve never seen anything like it. You just d...
Summit County Italian-American Festival returns for 3 days
The Summit County Italian-American Festival will return to Lock 3 in downtown Akron (OH) starting today, July 10, and running through Saturday, July 12. This year marks the 75th year for the festival, which is organized by the Council of Italian American Societies of Summit County. Admission is free for the fest, which offers Italian and American f...