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Italian immersion: One undergrad’s quest to learn firsthand about international healthcare
Perched on a stool, Jill Carline ’26 peered down at the patient undergoing breast surgery in front of her. As she watched the procedure take place, she gained a new appreciation for cancer treatment — something very personal to her, as her mom had...

Study finds European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in ten days
Paramedics provide aid to tourists and residents with an ambulance, next to the historical Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy on July 1, 2025 [Andrew Medichini/AP Photo] Researchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with...

AP Students Rate Their Favorite—and Least Favorite—Courses of 2025
Students hoping to get a head start on earning college credits in high school by taking the College Board’s Advanced Placement exams are checking their scores this month. Those who earn a score of 3 or higher on their AP exam out of a 1-5 scale...

Exploring Cultural Connections: Troy University’s Mediterranean Mosaic Study Abroad Program
Troy University’s Mediterranean Mosaic study abroad program brought together 37 participants for an immersive educational experience across five countries. This interdisciplinary initiative demonstrated the University’s commitment to experiential...

1,500 Europeans died during last week’s heat wave due to human-caused climate change, says study
Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week’s European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found. Those 1,500 people “have only died because of climate change, so they would not have died if it...
The pope is vacationing at this lakeside Italian villa — and you can visit for just $14
Gim42/Getty Images Panoramic view of the village overlooking the volcanic Albano Lake in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Key Points Pope Leo XIV will visit the Castel Gandolfo in Rome for a summer holiday. The Lakeside villa is also home to dozens of...

China Is Studying How to Hack and Crash Our Power Grids
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been conducting a large-scale bibliometric study on publicly available Chinese academic literature related to hacking and crashing Western power grids. In this article, I’m sharing the main findings of that study....

World News | Burning of Fossil Fuels Caused 1,500 Deaths in Recent European Heat Wave, Study Estimates
Washington, Jul 9 (AP) Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found. Those 1,500 people “have only died because of climate change, so they would...

Cairo jails Italian-Egyptian belly dancer for 'violating morals'
The arrest comes amid increased prosecution of other high-profile belly dancers in recent years [Getty] An Italian-Egyptian belly dancer has been sentenced to a year of hard labour in Egypt on charges of violating public morality. Linda Martino,...

We won't fear group leaders Spain, says Italy defender Oliviero
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland :Italy go into their clash against Spain at the Euros on Friday with no fear of the Group B leaders, defender Elisabetta Oliviero said, despite her side needing at least a draw to ensure they progress alongside the...

Soccer-We won't fear group leaders Spain, says Italy defender Oliviero
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Italy go into their clash against Spain at the Euros on Friday with no fear of the Group B leaders, defender Elisabetta Olivierosaid, despite her side needing at least a draw to ensure they progress alongside the...
'Dolci' baking cookbook combines Italian and American flavors
Click here for the original audio and to read a book excerpt. Renato Poliafito is a James Beard-nominated pastry chef, cookbook author and bakery owner. The youngest child of Italian immigrant parents, Poliafito became an art student, learning...

Menlo Park seminary opens first-ever Center for Sainthood Studies
St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park has opened a new center designed to clarify the path to sainthood. Photo courtesy St. Patrick’s Seminary and University. St. Patrick’s Seminary and University, the century-old, palm-tree-dotted...

Brady urges garnishment over unpaid Italy trip by catholic school trustee
Haldimand–Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is calling on Ontario’s Education Minister to take stronger action over an unpaid travel bill involving a local Catholic school trustee. In a letter dated July 4, 2025, Brady urged Minister Paul Calandra to...

10 years at Balenciaga: Demna bows out at Balenciaga with star-studded Paris catwalk show
Maverick Georgian fashion designer Demna bowed out after 10 years at Balenciaga on Wednesday with a star-studded Paris show featuring Kim Kardashian and veteran supermodel Naomi Campbell on the catwalk. The final collection from the 44-year-old --...

Sean Baker Celebrates the ‘Electric’ Legacy of Italian Star Ornella Muti with Blu-ray Restoration Collection
Ornella Muti‘s legacy is getting even more iconic thanks to Oscar-winning auteur Sean Baker. The “Anora” director, who recently won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Picture, is ushering in the summer of Muti with the release of four newly-restored...

Lithuania Participates In Ukraine Recovery Conference In Italy's Rome
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is taking part today in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, an international gathering focused on mobilizing support and...

Olive oil advocates double down on education and federal promotion to drive US consumption
As olive oil gains attention among health-conscious consumers and clean-label advocates, the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) and its specialty foods arm, the Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA), are raising awareness of olive oil’s culinary...

University of San Diego volleyball team heads to World University Games in Berlin
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The University of San Diego volleyball team is preparing for what players are calling a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity as they get ready to travel nearly 6,000 miles to compete in the World University Games in Berlin. "I'm so...

1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave were due to climate change, study estimates
Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study estimates. Those 1,500 people "have only died because of climate change, so they would not have died if it...