Amazon will invest 4 billion in ChatGPT rival created by two Italian Americans
Four billion dollars to challenge ChatGPT, OpenAI and Microsoft. Money that will be invested in Anthropic, an ambitious startup founded by two Italian American siblings-Dario and Daniela Amodeo. Anthropic's Claude and Claude 2 chatbots, based on large language models, are similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard in the sense that they can tran...
Eataly names first North American CEO as it plots U.S. expansion
Eataly, the operator of massive Italian food halls and marketplaces, has named its first CEO for North America as it plans to more than triple its footprint on the continent in the next five years. Tommaso Brusò joins Eataly after more than 15 years in the fashion industry. He was most recently group CEO of Copenhagen-based clothing brand Colorful...
U.S. Customers Can Now Taste the Tea Craftsmanship of Italy’s 'La Via del Tè' via Zia Pia Partnership
La Via del Tè – a revered Italian tea brand that’s known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship – handpicked importer Zia Pia as its first-ever partner to exclusively introduce its teas to the American market. A multi-generational, family-owned tea company, La Via del Tè was founded in 1961 by Alfredo Carrai. The brand creates beautiful, fra...
ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 to Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard University
The ISSNAF Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges outstanding individuals of Italian origin who, thanks to their pioneering spirit and lifetime commitment, have honored their country of origin and given a significant contribution to research, leadership, and mentorship in any field. Warmest congratulations to Prof. Federico Capasso, Harvard Univer...
Tony Nominee Rose Gregorio Dies at 97
Tony nominee Rose Gregorio passed away August 17 in her longtime Greenwich Village home of natural causes according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 97. Born October 17, 1925 to Italian immigrants in Chicago, Mr. Gregorio attended Northwestern and Yale before making her Broadway debut in The Owl and the Pussycat as a standby alongside acclaimed d...
How often do you think of the Roman Empire? United Airlines wants to take you there
It seems like the Roman Empire is on everyone’s mind. And United Airlines wants to take you there. “As the internet continues to ask how often men think about the Roman Empire, United is joining the conversation on TikTok and making it easier for ponderers to experience the destination for themselves,” the airline said in a pitch. That’s right, Un...
The Immigrant Influence: How Italian-Americans Shaped American Pizza
Pizza, a culinary marvel celebrated in every corner of the United States, has evolved into a quintessential American dish with deep roots in Italian immigrant culture. The captivating story of American pizza’s transformation from its Italian origins unveils the profound immigrant influence that has indelibly shaped this beloved cuisine. In this art...
Italian wines are increasingly appreciated in US restaurants
In the realm of Italian wines in the United States, Pinot Grigio and Prosecco reign supreme, closely followed by esteemed reds like Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Chianti Classico, and Amarone. These wines lead the pack among the top 150 Italian wines favored by U.S. restaurants, according to a survey conducted by wine2wine Business Forum in colla...
UNICO Announces ESPN's Sal Paolantonio as Honorary National Spokesman
Newly installed UNICO National President Cav. Ralph Contini named the highly recognizable television personality Sal Paolantonio as the Honorary National Spokesman for UNICO National's 2023-24 fundraising and membership drive. "Sal is an internationally known legend in sports journalism. We are honored to have him as Honorary National Spokesman. Th...
'Time In A Bottle': Jim Croce's music continues to inspire 50 years after his life was cut short
On Thursday, Sept. 20, 1973, singer-songwriter Jim Croce died when his chartered plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was 30 years old. Croce was a chart-topping musician who had performed over 300 concerts in the previous year. He had been in Natchitoches to play that evening at Northwestern State University, making u...
Latest “Pizza Polls” Show Americans Prefer New York-Style to Neapolitan Pies
A recent report by the Washington Post found that Americans like New York-style pizza — the thin, cheesy, by-the-slice type — over other kinds of rotund flatbreads served in the United States. The “saucy” results were determined based on an analysis of more than 7.5 million reviews collected from the crowd-sourced business review site Yelp. Accordi...
Italian American Future Leaders Seminar a Pivotal Success in Detroit
Basil Russo, John Viola, and the IAFL team conducted a special seminar in Detroit last weekend at the request of Italian Consul Allegra Baistrocchi. Its purpose was to bring together future leaders of the Italian American community and offer them a platform to collectively express their pride in their heritage, to formulate plans as to how they can...