Tajani in Washington: support for a "strong message" to Putin and accelerated negotiations on tariffs
The situation in Ukraine, with the need to continue to support Kiev and send a "strong message" to Russia to convince Vladimir Putin to sit at the peace negotiating table, and the complicated issue of tariffs, on which negotiations must be "accelerated" to achieve a "win-win solution." These are the main issues discussed by the Foreign Minister, An...
U.S. tariff hike sparks alarm among Italian exporters
A letter sent on Saturday, July 12, by former President Donald Trump to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has rattled Italy’s business world. In it, Trump announced a steep 30% tariff on all European imports starting August 1, sending shockwaves through Italy’s export-driven economy. The response from Italian manufacturers was swif...
Top 5 Little Italy Historical Tours: A Detailed Review
Little Italy, that lively blend of past events, ways of life, and super eats, welcomes people hoping for an inside look at how things are. Kind of sitting comfortably in quite major spots in certain cities, these separate areas hand you a glimpse into the everyday of earlier Italian folks moving to another place and, very, the long-lasting mark the...
Sal Paolantonio reportedly signs 2-year extension with ESPN
As Sal Paolantonio approaches his 30-year anniversary at ESPN, it appears that the longtime NFL reporter is signing up for at least two more years. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Paolantonio has signed a new two-year contract extension with the Worldwide Leader. Per Florio, the extension carries through through May 2027, at which poi...
“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...
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...
Chef Boyardee’s founder sold the brand for $6 million in 1946—Conagra has just sold it for $600 million to a private equity firm
Founded by an Italian immigrant, Chef Boyardee is emblematic of the American Dream. As a teenager, Hector Boiardi left Europe to become a top chef at a luxury New York hotel before going out on his own and eventually creating a nationwide brand. Nearly a century later, the Chef Boyardee brand has gone from a $6 million sale in 1946 to a $600 millio...
Sammontana Italia Takes Its Italian-Style Ice Cream To The US
Frozen-food and ice-cream company Sammontana Italia is launching its iconic Barattolino ice cream in the United States. This marks a significant step in the company’s international growth strategy, which recently included the acquisition of La Rocca Creative Cakes in the US. The strategy also leverages the long-standing presence of the Bindi brand...
10 timeless Connie Francis hits to revisit as the singer recovers in Florida hospital
Connie Francis is currently recovering in a Florida hospital. With the news of her condition spreading, most of her fans are reflecting back on when she had been in the music field. Her popularity came at the end of the 1950s and the early 1960s with pop, rock 'n' roll and ballads. Her story-songs were usually about growing up, love and heartbreak....
NIAF and Aspen Institute Italia Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Strengthen US-Italy Relations
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and Aspen Institute Italia have signed a comprehensive framework agreement titled "USA and Italy: Common History, Common Values, Common Future" aimed at promoting and strengthening relations between the United States and Italy. The agreement was announced during the international conference "US and Eu...
Why Do Italian Restaurants Play Frank Sinatra's Music?
In addition to being a world-class entertainer, Frank Sinatra certainly had great taste for fine foods. Among the numerous restaurants Frank Sinatra loved across the U.S., a number of these establishments specialized in Italian fare. An only child of Italian immigrant parents, Francis Albert Sinatra was a proud Italian-American and always did his b...