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Falling for Alassio – the rebirth of an Italian resort
The former fishing village on the Ligurian coast was once a favourite with the wealthy British set. Now instead of tennis and tea parties, it offers scenic treks and seafood feasts in glorious ...The Guardian - 3d -
Shiffrin has 'visions of crashing' again while skiing
Mikaela Shiffrin speaks openly about her mental health struggles in returning to competition after a freak race injury.BBC News - 5d -
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.The New York Times - 22h -
Stars join the King for Italian-themed dinner
King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
What’s Best, According to the Italian Mathematician Alessio Figalli
Alessio Figalli studies optimal transport, a field of math that ranges from the movements of clouds to the workings of chatbots.The New York Times - 6d -
Conductor sorry for calling Italian singers Mafia
Edward Gardner had been threatened with a defamation action by singers at an opera house in Naples.BBC News - 2d -
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WATCH: Skiers seek ultimate thrill on erupting Mount Etna
The professional skiers made their way down Sicily's Mount Etna with a glowing lava field alongside them.ABC News - 2d -
From draft snub to rookie backup to Super Bowl champ. Sound familiar?
For two weeks, so much was made of Patrick Mahomes chasing down Tom Brady. But maybe it's Jalen Hurts whose career is more closely aligned with the GOAT.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
PLL, WLL preview: Predictions for team champs, Golden Stick, more
Will the Cannons defend their title? Who wins the inaugural women's event? And who will lead the tournament in goals?ESPN - Feb. 12 -
Returning Mikaela Shiffrin buoyant after ’miraculous’ fifth in slalom
American star takes fifth place in slalom at worlds Swiss skiers Rast and Holdener win gold and silver All that talk about a record-breaking 16th medal. And extending her perfect run of six ...The Guardian - 5d -
Who will defend Europe?
Caught between an aggressive Russia and a disengaging America, the continent’s western democracies must now rearm — or pay the priceFinancial Times - 5d -
Axelrod: Biden skipping Super Bowl interview last year ‘major sign of trouble’
Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized former President Biden for missing out on opportunities to reach American voters after he skipped the traditional presidential interview ahead of the ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
FEMA employee violated Hatch Act with directive to skip homes with Trump signs, OSC says
The Office of the Special Counsel has found a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee’s directive to avoid houses with Trump campaign signs during Hurricane Milton violated Hatch Act ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransomFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
AI phone scam targets Italian business leaders including Giorgio Armani
Cloned voice of defence minister, Guido Crosetto, used in some calls asking for money to free kidnapped journalists. . Some of Italy’s best-known business leaders, including the fashion designer ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Italian police arrest 181 in bid to stop Mafia rebuilding in Sicily
More than 1,200 officers were involved in an operation aimed at "dismantling" the mob in the Palermo.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra
Scores of people suspected of being affiliated with the resurgent mob were arrested Tuesday during overnight raids in Palermo and the surrounding area.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Italian government denies it spied on journalists and migrant activists using Paragon spyware
Italy's government denies that it has spied on journalists and migrant activists using spyware, but says it will cooperate with any investigation into “vulnerabilities” after at least seven Italian ...ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Journalists launch legal action against Italian government over spyware claims
Union submits criminal complaint to prosecutors as ministers refuse to answer questions about alleged hacks. Italy’s national union for journalists has submitted a criminal complaint to prosecutors ...The Guardian - 1d -
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
“A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”The New York Times - 23h -
Champions League review: Club Brugge rise as Italians and Americans stumble
The last 16 beckons, and there were plenty of storylines to digest. We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action. Feyenoord Continue reading...The Guardian - 6h -
The new AI arms race
America and China are vying for dominance, while Europe tries to competeFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
DOGE’s Race to the Bottom
Elon Musk’s takeover of US government agencies has happened at remarkable speeds. That’s the point.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales
Labour ministers say the sport - which has one track in Wales - will be banned as soon as possible.BBC News - 2d -
Avalanche kills 2 skiers in Oregon, 3rd found dead in Calif. avalanche field
An avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains killed two backcountry skiers while another backcountry skier was found dead in an avalanche field near South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.CBS News - 1d -
Olympic skier Tereza Nova woken from medical coma four weeks after training crash
Czech athlete suffered brain injury during crash 27-year-old had surgery to reduce brain swelling Downhill skier Tereza Nova has been woken from a medical coma nearly four weeks after crashing ...The Guardian - 5h -
Two-time Super Bowl Champ, former NFL WR Danny Amendola joins 'Super Bowl Live'
Two-time Super Bowl champion and former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola joins "Super Bowl Live" on the eve of Super Bowl LIX to share his personal outlook for tomorrow's game.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 8 -
Chiefs fall short of Super Bowl history; Packers still last NFL three-peat champ
The Kansas City Chiefs fell short of modern NFL history, ensuring that the Green Bay Packers remain — for now — pro football's last club to win three consecutive world titles.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Vonn says 'I didn’t help myself' with social media posts involving Shiffrin
Lindsey Vonn acknowledges that “I didn’t help myself” by firing back on social media after learning that she wasn’t paired with Mikaela Shiffin for the team combined race at the skiing world ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 offseason preview: Most of NFC South champs' roster will return
The Bucs had a good 2024 draft, already had a strong foundation and have to be happy to have resurrected Mayfield’s career. Tampa is in a good place as the offseason starts.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Is Dunk Contest too easy for Mac McClung? Here's how NBA can make it more of a challenge for three-time champ
McClung has won three consecutive dunk contestsCBS Sports - 4d -
Oilers' Star Defender Doesn't Deserve The Hate
The Edmonton Oilers owe a lot of their success to this one player.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Andreessen Horowitz Defends Hiring Daniel Penny
Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger who died, was hired to join the firm’s American Dynamism investment team.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting
The deputy PM tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that she doesn't feel she was "aggressive" during the meeting.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Jordan defends DOGE, Musk influence under Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a close ally of President Trump’s, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the government through the inaugural Department of Government Efficiency ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Noem defends Musk’s access to personal data
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s access to sensitive data housed within DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), saying he’s ...The Hill - Feb. 9
