06/01/2026
https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/opinion/san-francisco-ready-for-change-pelosis-successors-arent/
San Francisco’s ready for change — but Pelosi’s successors aren’t
San Francisco has been more optimistic in recent years, with Mayor Daniel Lurie adopting a more pragmatic approach, and voters staging successful recalls of the most radical and destructive local e…
06/01/2026
Dozens of horses stampede through the streets of Rome after getting spooked by fireworks
The unexpected bangs shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday caused panic among the ceremonial horses, some of which had riders while others were being led by hand.
05/31/2026
Mangia!
Mangia! Texas Italian eatery’s ‘Pay What You Will’ menu is actually paying off
L’Oca d’Oro in Austin is treating their clientele to a “pay-what-you-want” menu every Tuesday to help offset people’s tight budgets from inflation and rising food pric…
05/30/2026
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH THEM
Two Italians at the Helm of the New Star Wars Film
Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau Give Us “The Mandalorian and Grogu”
By Rami Chiaviello
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TWO ITALIAN AMERICANS GIVE US "THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU”
Two Italians at the Helm of the New Star Wars Film—Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau Give Us 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
05/29/2026
https://www.filmlinc.org/festivals/open-roads-new-italian-cinema/
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2026
Returning for its 25th edition, Open Roads: New Italian Cinema is the leading screening series to offer North American audiences a diverse and extensive lineup of contemporary Italian films.
05/29/2026
Doubling Down on Green: Ferrari CEO Defends Electric Vehicle Slammed by Car Lovers and the Stock Market
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna defended the $640,000 price tag of the luxury automaker's first EV on Thursday, emphasizing the model's innovation and strong customer demand. Despite the CEO's positivity, the electric vehicle has been slammed by Ferrari fans and investors alike.
05/29/2026
COLOMBIA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
A Term Ends for President With Dual Citizenship With Italy
Gustavo Petro, the current President of Colombia, holds documented Italian citizenship through his great-grandfather, who migrated from Southern Italy to Colombia's Caribbean coast in the 19th century. His dual nationality remains a unique talking point as his single, non-renewable four-year presidential term officially concludes this year on August 7, 2026. Colombia is currently in the final stretch of a highly anticipated presidential election to choose his successor, with voters heading to the polls this Sunday, May 31, 2026. He is pictured with President Trump at a meeting in the White House in February, 2026.