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Serie A has always remained within the confines of Italy, and its surrounding islands. In fact, no European league has ever ventured beyond their own country to stage a match, but everything points towards that changing imminently. Just this week, Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he is “open” to staging La Liga in the USA from next season. Ita...

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Tucci in Italy, the National Geographic-produced series available on Disney+, has received two Emmy nominations, reinforcing its critical acclaim for both storytelling and visual artistry. The show has been recognized in two major categories that highlight the quality and authenticity of the production. The first nomination is for Outstandin...

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ISDA, with its record-setting asset growth and thriving membership, is ready to ring in its founding tradition: the Biennial National Convention, for both the Order and Fraternal Association. The 47th Order Convention and the 27th Fraternal Convention will be held at the elegant Omni Chicago Hotel, located along the city’s Magnificent Mile, from Au...

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On Monday night, in downtown Manhattan, in front of a theater of about 100 people, Diana Taurasi answered the question on everybody’s mind: What now? What does the greatest women’s basketball player of all time do in retirement? The Italian American UConn women’s basketball legend answered in the most Taurasi way, simple and straight to the point. ...

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Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed American director of "The Godfather" movies and "Apocalypse Now," underwent a non-emergency cardiac procedure in a Rome hospital and is doing fine, he and a U.S.-based representative said on Tuesday. "Mr. Coppola went in for a scheduled update procedure" performed by renowned Italian-born cardiologist Dr. Andrea...

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Lady Gaga is leading the charge at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, earning the most nominations of any artist this year with a total of 12. This impressive showing puts her ahead of longtime VMA favorite Taylor Swift and marks the third time in her career that Gaga has topped the list of nominees, following similar accomplishments in 2010 and 2020...

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Twelve days. Over 3,000 miles. From the Pacific Ocean in Oceanside, CA, to the Atlantic shores of Atlantic City, NJ. That’s the Race Across America – RAAM for short – one of the most grueling endurance events on Earth, and the pinnacle of the ultracycling world. Unlike traditional stage races like the Giro d’Italia or Tour de France, RAAM is a sing...

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Jazzman, songwriter, entertainer, pop culture icon, symbol of Italian American pride. Louis Prima was one of the most popular artists of his generation, whose music influenced artists ranging from Elvis Presley and Stevie Wonder to David Lee Roth, Los Lobos, and Michael Bublè, yet he is also among the most forgotten stars of American popular music....

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Step into the world of bocce, a timeless Italian game where cultural tradition and competitive spirit come together—and discover how this beloved pastime has become a cornerstone of Italian American communities across the United States. Join us as we discuss the fascinating story of the game with the Bocce Bros and explore the personal histories an...

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This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe! In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino speaks with Maria Teresa Quaranta about h...

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Stephen Riggio believes it was his destiny to translate Luigi Natoli’s epic Sicilian novel, “I Beati Paoli,” into English. The former CEO of Barnes & Noble spent three years immersed in the project, whose roots trace back to the passing of his daughter Melissa. “From that tragic event, I returned to the study of the (Italian) language, visited Sici...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce five additional distinguished honorees for NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Doug Leone, Partner at Sequoia Capital, will receive the NIAF Dea Roma Special Achievement Award in International Business for his...

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