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Whispers of renewal: bergmeisterwolf reimagines former chicken coop as a retreat in Italy
Italian architecture practice bergmeisterwolf has reimagined a former chicken coop as a new retreat in Milland-Brixen, Italy. Named Into the Wall – Wiedenhofer, the 23-square-meter structure was previously used as a chicken coop, and reinterpreted...

Italian in Mashpee; sugar shed in Falmouth; beer in Yarmouth: Tidbits
Shake Shack's first Cape Cod location opened on July 30 in Hyannis. Falmouth baker Tara Sullivan, owner of Bourbon & Butter Baking Co., sells her treats at the Sugar Shed at First Congregational Church of Falmouth. Red Jacket Beach Resort in South...

EU records 59.5% rise in R&D allocations over ten years, study shows
From 2014 to 2024, national budget allocations for R&D increased by 59.5% across the EU’s present members to an estimated €127,916 million, according to data from Eurostat. Year-on-year, this represents an increase of 3.4%. Germany invests the...

Buchanan Studio’s Outdoor Collection Embraces Al Fresco Living for the Summer
Summary Buchanan Studio launched its Outdoor Collection of chairs and stools The collection features weatherproof marine-grade timber frames engineered for outdoor resilience Upholstered in 100% Trevira CS fabrics, the collection is available via...

Semperis 2025 Ransomware Study Reveals Relentless Cyberattacks On Global Organizations
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Study shows many companies paid multiple ransoms in the past 12 months. Victims also report that hackers have threatened to physically harm executives and file regulatory complaints against their companies. HOBOKEN, N.J.,...

E-collecting brings new lease of life to Italian democracy
A dog waits patiently as its owner votes in a set of referendums on citizenship and job protections at a polling station in Milan, June 8, 2025. Lapresse Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language...

Club news: August 2, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email readers@theunion.com. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club submissions are published in the print...

Stephen Ursprung Named Dean of Schools of Dance & The Arts at Dean College
Franklin, MA – Dean College is pleased to announce the appointment ofStephen Ursprung as the new dean of the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the School of the Arts. His appointment follows a national search and is effective immediately....

Bronze Jars Found in Italy Contain 2,500-Year-Old Honey, Archaeologists Find
Archaeologists have re-examined a 2500-year-old residue found in bronze jars at an underground shrine in Paestum, Italy, previously identified as a wax/fat/resin mixture. Using a multianalytical approach, the authors have detected lipids,...

12 Notable Famous People Who Went to Garfield High School in SEATTLE
It's almost time for a new school year, and with so many kids in Washington heading to high school, this is a perfect time to peek into the history of celebrities who once roamed the halls of Garfield High School in Seattle. Garfield High School,...

Nicholas S. Rashford, retired business professor and longtime president of St. Joseph’s University, has died at 85
Nicholas S. Rashford, 85, of Lower Merion, longtime Jesuit priest, retired president and professor of business management at St. Joseph’s University, former chair of the Delaware River Port Authority, board member, business consultant, Navy...

Ristorante Per L’Ora Offers Fresh Flavors, Coastal Italian Flair For Dine LA
LOS ANGELES, CA — Ristorante Per L’Ora in downtown Los Angeles is among the 480 eateries participating in Dine LA, which runs through Aug. 8. Located inside Hotel Per La, the restaurant is offering a $65 four-course menu that showcases a flavor...

Who was Amadeo Modigliani, the subject of Johnny Depp’s latest directorial?
Johnny Depp’s sophomore directorial effort, Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, was released in theatres worldwide last month. The film, which features Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio in the titular role of the bohemian painter and sculptor...

Egypt partners with Italian academy to launch applied technology schools for electricity sector
Egypt has signed a cooperation protocol with Italy’s Nova Technology della Vita Academy to establish and develop five applied technology schools focused on the electricity sector, the prime minister’s office said in a statement. Egyptian Prime...

Benefits of Nine Casino Real Dealer Games in Italy
Introduction Forget the digital simulations – the real casino experience is now at your fingertips in Italy! Real dealer games are exploding in popularity, transporting the vibrant atmosphere of a land-based casino directly to your screen. Imagine...

Greenheart Exchange welcomes foreign student to Decatur County
Published 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 By matching international high school students with volunteer host families, Greenheart Exchange creates immersive educational experiences that foster cultural understanding and bridge the gap across...

College football's sneakiest favorite, plus a quick history of CFB in Germany
Until Saturday Newsletter 🏈 | This is The Athletic’s college football newsletter. Sign up here to receive Until Saturday directly in your inbox. Today in college football news, “Expedition 33” is my favorite “Final Fantasy” game ever. To be clear,...

Physicist Frank Calaprice remembered for pivotal role in solar neutrino discoveries
Christopher L. Eisgruber President | Official website of Princeton UniversityChristopher L. Eisgruber President | Official website of Princeton University Frank Paul Calaprice, an emeritus professor of physics at Princeton University, died on June...

Commonwealth U has summer study in Italy
Commonwealth University students visited Rome, Pisa, Livorno, Padua, Venice and Florence exploring museums, churches, basilicas and other sites to learn about the life and work of the late 16th and early 17th century scientist, Galileo, by...

Dukes, counts … and now a pop star? Alicia Keys eyes Italian castle
A 16th-century hilltop castle with panoramic views over the Lombardy countryside could be yours for up to €10 million. Built in 1593, the Castle of Montalto Pavese, south of Milan, stands at the heart of 500 acres of woodland and gardens, with its...