The wait for Christmas, emigrants, and nostalgia for home
From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the leap feels almost instantaneous. Time seems to race faster with every passing year, and December feels shorter and shorter. A hundred tasks to juggle, a hundred thoughts swirling. Mornings disappear in a blur, afternoons vanish just as quickly, and days that dragged in November now sprint toward the most dazzling...
In a First, Italy Will Be Partner Country for Both 2025 Fancy Food Shows
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced a year-long partnership with Italy for 2025 that will make the European country the partner country for both the 49th Winter Fancy Food Show, taking place Jan. 19-21, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place June 29-July 1, 2025, at New York’s Javi...
Caitlin Clark credits Italian roots for gaining resilience through failures: "It gave me that competitive fire"
Caitlin Clark has rapidly become one of the most popular atheletes in the world of sports. She took the WNBA by storm, shattering records and making a big impact for the Indiana fever. Then again, her easy-going and down-to-earth nature off the court is in contrast to her tough persona on it. Notably, that might come from her family. In an appearan...
“Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening” roadshow in Southwest USA
The new chapter of “Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO)” 2025, one of the most important Italian wine events in the world, promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, will present its 4th edition, on a new traveling format. In addition to the Grand Tasting at The Branch Park Pavilion in Austin, Texas, on March...
The US States eager to embrace their Italian heritage this Christmas
States with strong Italian-American communities exhibit a heightened interest in visiting Italy’s historic landmarks, attending family gatherings, and experiencing traditional winter festivities. This study identifies the top US states most eager to journey to Italy in 2025, driven by heritage ties and the desire to enjoy the festive winter season...
Italian American Bill Venturini Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Bill Venturini with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Venturini celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials an...
Italy-USA Relations: United States Leads as Italy’s Top Non-European Investor
At the 18th Transatlantic Award Gala Dinner, Stefano Lucchini, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy and Chief Institutional Affairs and External Communication Officer at Intesa Sanpaolo, emphasized the enduring importance of transatlantic relations, describing them as “a cornerstone of this historical moment.”Lucchini underlined t...
ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says scan shows he is cancer-free
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said Thursday that his most recent scan showed he is cancer-free. Vitale, 85, had surgery this summer after a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer. "SANTA CLAUS came early as Dr Rick Brown called & said that my PET SCAN at 7 AM came back CLEAN OF CANCER !" Vitale posted on X. "OMG thanks so mu...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 349 The Good, The Bad, & The Mal’occhio
Curious about the secret beliefs that bind Italian American communities together? Discover the intriguing intersection of folklore and faith as we welcome Agata De Santis and unravel the mysteries of the Malocchio, or evil eye, revealing how these age old traditions are intricately woven into daily life. This episode showcases an engaging start to...
Italy-U.S. cooperation in the aerospace sector strengthened with Italy’s National Space Day at the Italian Embassy in Washington
The Embassy of Italy in Washington, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), the Italian Space Agency (ASI), NASA, the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), and the U.S. Space Foundation, hosted a new edition of Italy’s National Space Day. “This event demonstrates how Italy continues to play a leading role in the space se...
Trump picks Italian American businessman Leandro Rizzuto Jr. to be ambassador to the Organization of American States
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he is tapping Italian American Leandro Rizzuto Jr., former Conair executive and consul to Bermuda, to be an ambassador for the Organization of American States. “It gives me great pleasure to announce Leandro Rizzuto as Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS),” Trump wrote in a Truth Soc...
Danny Cedrone and the guitar solo that started rock ‘n’ roll
In the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll legends, there is one unsung hero that continues to stick out. Beneath the billowy shadows of Elvis and Chuck Berry lies underdog guitarist Joseph ‘Danny’ Cedrone. Although Danny Cedrone was born on the cusp of the roaring twenties, whether you realise it or not, you’ve definitely heard his work. Cedrone’s fiery gui...