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Italy's largest union stages nationwide strike in solidarity with Palestinians
ROME, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Italy's largest labor union on Friday launched a nationwide strike to protest Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip and express support for the Palestinian people. The Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL)...

Italy becomes the first EU country to enact strict AI legislation
AI continues to grow in scope, power, and popularity, and it was only a matter of time before governments began introducing legislation to attempt to keep it in check and to protect users. As reported by The Guardian, Italy just became the first...

Roblox’s ‘Italian Brainrot’ Trend, Explained
Italian Brainrot characters Tralalero Tralala (created by @eZburger401) and Tung Tung Tung Sahur (created by Noxa) Noxa/@eZburger401 Roblox’s Steal a Brainrot, based on “Italian Brainrot” memes, has become a breakout hit—the Roblox and Fortnite...

Disability, record adhesions to Italy's declaration at UN
A declaration on the cultural rights of persons with disabilities presented today by Italy to the United Nations, together with Cyprus, Iraq, and Mexico, reached an absolute record for number of adhesions, as recognized by the Office of the UN...

City of Brantford, Laurier University's Fall 2025 International Film Series continues
The City of Brantford, in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, is continuing the International Film Series with six free screenings between September and December. Article content “The International Film Series continues...

Inside Italian sprint factory that is home to Hunt and other stars
Adam Gemili and Jeremiah Azu are competing in a less familiar kind of sprint race, whizzing towards the bright blue race track on a pair of electric scooters. Daryll Neita and Amy Hunt arrive a couple of hours later on foot, shouting encouragement...

Heart Surgeon Dr. Ciro Amodio Joins UHealth-University of Miami Health System
Newswise — Ciro Amodio, M.D., has built his career taking on the most challenging cardiothoracic surgery cases—the ones often deemed inoperable by others—and finding innovative ways to achieve successful outcomes. He trained at Europe’s premier,...

Old School Wine: A Boutique Winery Blending Tradition, Craftsmanship and Innovation in Yalovo
BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the...

Italy Passes Groundbreaking AI Law Targeting Criminals Who Make Deepfakes
Italy has enacted the European Union’s first national law specifically regulating artificial intelligence, setting penalties and safeguards intended to curb misuse while encouraging innovation. The legislation, championed by Prime Minister Giorgia...

Italy blocks arms ship for Israel in solidarity with Gaza
Italian authorities announced the seizure of two containers containing explosive materials at the port of Ravenna, which were en route to the Israeli port of Haifa. This action comes amid rising public and union protests against Israel and the...
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Your Gut Health May Be Key for Longevity, New Study Suggests
The gut microbiome influences your health, including inflammation and illness. This study suggests a strong connection between gut health and healthy aging and longevity. Include plenty of fermented foods and fiber in your diet to support a...

Italian Long Jumper Convinced Jannik Sinner Will ‘Definitely Return’ to No.1 Ranking
Italian long jumper Mattia Furlani clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while this year, he claimed gold in the ongoing World Athletics Championships. Prior to his victory, Furlani said compatriot Jannik Sinner has inspired him a...

Under the SUN: Catarina Landry, heritage Sonoman and School Board President
Sonoma Valley Unified School Board President Catarina Landry leads a Board which must address a fiscal crisis; decide on a third potential school closure (following Dunbar Elementary in 2023 and Adele Harrison Middle School in June); and hire a...

Trains, buses and metro: How will Italy’s general strike affect travel on Monday?
Rail and public transport services across Italy were expected to be hit by severe disruption on Monday, September 22nd, due to a 24-hour general strike. Here’s what you need to know if you have a journey planned. The protest was called by four...

Italian restaurant chain with 74 outlets in UK says parents can eat free until Sunday
Italian restaurant chain says parents can eat for free until this Sunday (Image: Streetview) Bella Italia believes that parents, who have been working tirelessly throughout the summer holidays, deserve a treat. The Italian eatery chain is offering...

New Study Reveals The Top 7 Destinations For American Travelers
Ever wonder where everyone else is really going? As travel continues to shatter records, the question of which destinations are truly capturing the hearts (and wallets) of American travelers is more interesting than ever. Forget the fleeting...

The ever changing face of Zac Efron! Hollywood heartthrob shows off another new look in Italy after fans were left 'confused' by actor's appearance in Netflix movie
Zac Efron showed off another new look during a trip to Italy after fans were left 'confused' by his appearance in Netflix movie. The actor, 37, looked relaxed and carefree as he joined a group of famous friends, including newly-single Nina Dobrev...

SLO County Office of Education: Crazy cool cats
The California Central Coast is rich in arts and often serves as a refuge or haven for artists from the Bay Area and Southern California. Tourists and locals enjoy this beautiful part of California, located between Los Angeles and San Francisco....

Now is not the time for universities to retreat from the humanities
In his seminal 1950 essay “The Idea of a College,” Robert Maynard Hutchins, then president of the University of Chicago, made the case for the humanizing influence of a liberal arts education in the face of midcentury nuclear terror. “Now at last...

'I ditched the UK to buy a huge abandoned villa in Italy - it was so much cheaper'
A man who was sick of living in the UK has revealed exactly how he made his dream into a reality by upping sticks to Italy. Jonathan Smith, 38, from near Manchester, always dreamt of owning a holiday home, but didn't think it was realistic until...