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Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Red Sox acquire catcher Blake Sabol from Giants for international signing pool allocation

Sabol, 27, batted .313 in 11 games for the Giants while spending most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Sacramento.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Italian police accused of making female activists remove underwear and do squats

Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on Monday. Italy’s interior minister has been urged to open an investigation into police in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain

The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.

CBS News - Jan. 13

An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.

Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.

The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist. Iranian state news said the man was now in Tehran, but Italy has not confirmed that.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing

Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Giants players, coaches detail the mess of the 2024 season

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants' struggles and instability last season.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud

“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminaries. Gay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

2025 NFL Mock Draft Top 10: Who will Jets and Giants pick?

With the Giants and Jets picking in the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft, who will each team pick?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Vikings coy on Jones' role; ex-Giant could be QB2

The Vikings are considering elevating Daniel Jones to their backup QB behind Sam Darnold for the playoffs.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’. An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

'The sky is the limit' on Damac investment in the U.S., Dubai property giant's chief says

"We can use initially our own financial resources, but then [in the] second phase we can use [a] third party's money," Sajwani said of the planned investment.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Italian town bans residents from falling ill

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala

Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push by Meloni

Cecilia Sala was detained days after arrest in Milan of Iranian engineer wanted in US

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala returns home after release from prison in Iran

Sala, who had been held since 19 December, greeted by family members and Italian PM at Rome airport. Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was held in solitary confinement for almost three weeks ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrives in Rome after she was released from three weeks' detention in Iran

ABC News - Jan. 8

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Rescuers search for 2 British hikers missing since New Year's Day in Italian alps

Rescue crews have found the body of a British hiker buried in the snow of the Italian alps

ABC News - Jan. 8

Iran frees Italian journalist held for three weeks with no explanation

It's believed that Iran detained Italian journalist Cecilia Sala to use as a bargaining chip for the release of two Iranians held by Italy and the U.S.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran

Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala released from Iran and returning home

An Italian journalist detained in Iran since Dec. 19 has been freed

ABC News - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Body of British hiker found in Italian alps as search continues for second missing since Jan. 1

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum

Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey

The San Francisco Giants' reported Justin Verlander addition is splashy, but it makes sense for Buster Posey at this point in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Vikings sign ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones to active roster ahead of playoffs

Daniel Jones is now a member of Minnesota's active roster. Will he see the field in the postseason?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes

Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

An Indefensible Decision Has Left the Giants Adrift

Owner John Mara was lost in a sea of contradictions as he tried to explain keeping Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Italian village forbids residents from becoming ill

The mayor of Belcastro said the "humorous provocation" was an attempt to expose the state of the region's healthcare system.

BBC News - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Why China’s industrial giants won’t be damaged by latest US blacklisting

Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bans

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million

It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.

CBS News - Jan. 6