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‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Venice begins charging day-trippers to enter city: Venice has begun to charge day-trippers looking to enter the historic Italian city, a world-first intended to ...
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Quick Glance: Venice: Protests Over New 5 Euro Fee for Day-Trippers
- Hundreds of locals protest against the new entry fee
- City aims to reduce overcrowding and restore balance
- Introduces tickets required on specific days and times
- City plans further measures to combat mass tourism
Silverglate: Colleges must educate, not indoctrinate: The bottom line is that universities should educate students, enabling them to analyze facts and principles ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/silverglate-colleges-must-educate-not-indoctrinate/
Why does Italy celebrate Liberation Day on 25 April?: Italy marks 79th anniversary of Liberation in 2024
Italy celebrates Liberation Day ...
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Alleged Italian Mobsters Grew Powerful in Toronto. Experts Say Canadian Law Can’t Stop Them. - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Italian Mobsters Thrive in Toronto Despite Canadian Law
- Vincenzo Muià traveled to Toronto to meet with Angelo Figliomeni, accused by Canadian police of leading a powerful 'Ndrangheta faction.
- Challenges in Canadian law hinder prosecution of organized crime groups, experts highlight.
- Figliomeni, convicted of weapons charges in Italy, remains safe in Canada due to lack of extradition grounds for 'mafia association.'
- Figliomeni's 'Ndrangheta faction in Toronto influences events in Italy, an unprecedented situation according to Italian authorities.
Guglielmo Marconi: Italy celebrates 150 years of radio pioneer: Italy celebrates global legacy of Marconi.
Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor and ...
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Italian anti-fascist author accuses Giorgia Meloni of censorship after TV appearance is cancelled
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Quick Glance: Italian Author Accuses Giorgia Meloni of Censorship
- Author of Mussolini book accuses PM of rewriting history and inadequate condemnation of fascism.
- Italian state broadcaster Rai faced censorship accusations after cancelling a writer's appearance criticizing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Scurati's monologue accusing the PM of rewriting history and failing to condemn fascism adequately sparked controversy and public attention.
- The cancellation of Scurati's appearance by Rai led to tensions and disputes, highlighting broader issues within the state broadcaster.
Gov. Healey says ‘no’ plan to fire transportation secretary after border toll scandal
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/gov-healey-says-no-plan-to-fire-transportation-secretary-after-border-toll-scandal/
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Quick Glance: Spilka, Healey React to Proposed Border Tolls for Drivers Entering Mass.
- Transportation Secretary Tibbits-Nutt discusses potential border tolls and increasing transportation revenue.
- Spilka expresses openness to border tolls and suggests tolls should be considered for other areas of the state.
- Governor Healey supports the transportation secretary but opposes the idea of implementing tolls at Massachusetts borders.
- Transportation financing has been a long-standing issue in government, with Healey's new initiative adding to the ongoing research.
Finally, someone used Pareto’s economic theories to find the best Mario Kart 8 racer
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Quick Glance: Pareto Theories Determine Best Mario Kart 8 Racer
- Applying Pareto theories to Mario Kart 8 objectively identified the best racer combinations.
- With over 700,000 possible combinations, narrowed down to 25,704 to find the best racer.
- Pareto's theories, especially the Pareto front, assist in selecting balanced solutions with minimal trade-offs.
- The most efficient combinations with ideal balance of speed, acceleration, and mini-turbo have been identified through Mayerowitz's Pareto front analysis.
Emerson College protest arrests divides along public safety vs political lines: Boston police arrested 108 pro-Palestinian protesters at the Emerson College ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/emerson-college-protest-arrests-spark-mixed-reactions-over-police-response/
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Migrants staying at Yarmouth motel move off Cape Cod, blindsiding Massachusetts town
bostonherald.com/2024/04/24/migrants-staying-at-yarmouth-motel-move-off-cape-cod-blindsiding-massachusetts-town/
Antonio Scurati: 'In Italy, the post-fascist group in power has chosen to rewrite history'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/23/antonio-scurati-in-italy-the-post-fascist-group-in-power-has-chosen-to-rewrite-history_6669212_23.html
Quick Glance: Italian Fascist History Being Rewritten
- Writer Antonio Scurati speaks out against the post-fascist group in Italy for distorting history and attempting to rewrite the past.
- The murder of Giacomo Matteotti in 1924 and the Nazi-fascist massacres of 1944 are highlighted as examples of systematic political violence and massacre by fascism.
- It is noted that the post-fascist group in Italy, after the 2022 elections, chose to rewrite history instead of denying their neo-fascist past.
- The council president, during commemorations, avoids addressing the regime's atrocities, fails to deny the fascist experience entirely, and omits mentioning 'anti-fascism'.
Anger as Italy allows pro-life activists into abortion clinics: The Italian parliament has passed a measure by Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government ...
thelocal.it/20240424/anger-as-italy-allows-pro-life-activists-into-abortion-clinics
Amid player unrest, Brandeis women’s basketball coach Carol Simon resigns: All 11 returning players had said they would quit the team if Simon did not resign.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/26/sports/brandeis-womens-basketball-coach-carol-simon/
Italian fashion house Valentino suffers drop in profit in 2023: Operating profit at Italian fashion house Valentino dropped 18% last year, to 99 million euros ...
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Quick Glance: Valentino's Decline in 2023 Sales and Profitability Revealed
- Valentino experienced a 5 percent decline in 2023 revenues to 1.35 billion euros due to the challenging global luxury market environment.
- Direct sales, including E-commerce, saw a 3 percent increase, primarily driven by strong performance in Asia-Pacific and Japan, while Europe faced difficulties in the latter half of the year.
- The proportion of sales from directly operated retail rose to 66 percent in 2023 compared to 62 percent in the previous year.
- The company reported a 42 percent growth in the beauty and fragrance sector, licensed to L'Oréal since January 1, 2019.
Students react to arrests, police raid of pro-Palestinian encampment: By mid-morning, as students were periodically released from police precincts throughout the ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/metro/emerson-college-encampment-students-react/
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died: Cavalli was known for exotic animal prints and for creating the sand-blasted look for jeans ...
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Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
Meloni Seeks China Reset After Italy Ditches Belt and Road Pact: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is embarking on a charm offensive with Beijing as she ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/meloni-seeks-china-reset-after-italy-ditches-belt-and-road-pact
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Schoen & Mangel: Israel sends unmistakable message to Iran: Biden must stand with Israel against enemies who violently oppose the values both of our countries ...
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Eni ups 2024 share buyback after Q1 net profit beats consensus: Italian energy group Eni said on Wednesday it would raise its planned 2024 share buyback by 45% ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eni-ups-share-buyback-after-q1-net-profit-beats-expectations-2024-04-24/
Why do Italians have such clean homes?: Italians have a reputation for keeping their homes in spick-and-span condition at all times. But what’s behind the ...
thelocal.it/20230901/why-do-italians-have-very-clean-homes
Italy marks anniveersary of fascist defeat amid TV censorship row: The row was ignited after anti-fascist writer Antonio Scurati's appearance on Rai's ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/anti-fascist-censorship-row-overshadows-italys-liberation-day-celebrations
How easy is it to get Italy's new digital nomad visa?: The launch of Italy's digital nomad visa has sparked excitement among remote workers around the world ...
thelocal.it/20240423/how-easy-is-it-to-get-italys-new-digital-nomad-visa
Brandeis women's basketball coach under fire after allegations of toxic, racist behavior
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/sports/brandeis-womens-basketball-team-toxic-racism/
Public records review: Ex-DA Rachael Rollins spent lavishly on food using taxpayer-paid credit card
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/public-records-review-ex-da-rachael-rollins-spent-lavishly-on-food-using-taxpayer-paid-credit-card/
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Italy's Turin orders outdoor smokers to keep their distance: The northern Italian city of Turin has banned outdoor smoking unless other people are at least five ...
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Rescuers save seal tangled in plastic and stranded on Block Island : The seal was entangled in a pink gill net and nylon rope that caused deep cuts to its ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/metro/rescuers-save-seal-tangled-plastic-stranded-block-island/
Patrick Clancy to run Boston Marathon in memory of his slain children: Clancy will be running to raise money for the Boston Children’s Hospital through its Miles ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/11/metro/patrick-clancy-duxbury-run-boston-marathon/
Quick Glance: Father to Run Boston Marathon for Slain Children
- Patrick Clancy, father of three slain children, will run the Boston Marathon in their honor.
- Clancy is raising funds for the Boston Children's Hospital through the Miles for Miracles team.
- He has already surpassed his $25,000 fundraising goal, reaching over $31,000.
- Clancy details memories of his children and the heartbreaking loss on his fundraising page.
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Venice tests 5-euro day-tripper entry fee as the Italian city struggles with overtourism
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Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
MBTA trains with googly eyes? 👀 ‘If the trains can’t be reliable, at least they can be fun’
bostonherald.com/2024/04/24/mbta-trains-with-googly-eyes-F09F9180-if-the-trains-cant-be-reliable-at-least-they-can-be-fun/
Ukraine has 'urgent need' for air defence, says NATO chief Stoltenberg: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Ukraine had an "urgent ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240418-ukraine-has-urgent-need-for-air-defence-says-nato-chief-stoltenberg
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Roberto Cavalli:Vorarlberg woman and children inherit 470 million euros: The Italian designer had been married to Eva Maria Düringer from Vorarlberg since 1980 ...
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Patriots select quarterback Drake Maye third overall in 2024 NFL Draft: FOXBORO -- The pick is in, and the Patriots have chosen UNC quarterback Drake Maye with ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/patriots-select-quarterback-drake-maye-third-overall-in-2024-nfl-draft/
Pope will attend G7 summit to discuss AI, Italy says: Pope Francis will attend this year's Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit to discuss the challenges posed by ...
reuters.com/world/europe/pope-will-attend-g7-summit-discuss-ai-italy-says-2024-04-26/
Senate declares first impeachment article is unconstitutional: The two votes effectively ended the trial before arguments ever began. Senators voted separately ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/17/nation/senate-convene-mayorkas-impeachment-trial-democrats-plot-quick-dismissal/
Massachusetts State Police arrest 20 climate activists for disrupting traffic at Hanscom Field
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/massachusetts-state-police-arrest-20-climate-activists-for-disrupting-traffic-at-hanscom-field/
Mass. House passes $58B state budget after rejecting Republican shelter reforms: The Massachusetts House passed a $58 billion budget Friday after rejecting a ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/mass-house-passes-58b-state-budget-after-rejecting-republican-shelter-reforms/
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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...
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Harvard students rush Harvard Yard for Palestine tent encampment: ‘Liberated zone’
bostonherald.com/2024/04/24/harvard-students-rush-harvard-yard-for-palestine-tent-encampment-liberated-zone/
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Howie Carr: MassDOT Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt is quite nutty: In case you’re not familiar with this latest $196,551-a-year local poster gal for leftist ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/howie-carr-gov-healeys-secretary-of-transportation-monica-tibbits-nutt-is-quite-nutty/
Former Boston School Committee student rep at center of Columbia protest controversy
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/26/metro/columbia-protest-leader-boston-school-khymani-james/
John Cena says he used to stand up for his gay older brother growing up: Wrestling champion and actor John Cena had an early education in fighting as a kid ...
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Quick Glance: John Cena supported his gay older brother
- Wrestling champion and actor John Cena gained early experience in handling conflicts as a child, standing up for himself and his gay older brother.
- Cena shared how he grew up in Massachusetts and fought off bullies on behalf of his older brother Steve, who was not out at the time.
- Cena explained his teenage dedication to weightlifting after defending his brothers daily and never surrendering, leading to the attacks eventually ceasing.
- Despite the tough battles during his youth, Cena mentioned that he eventually prevailed, and the assaults stopped as his tormentors found a new target.
Boston mayor draws mixed response to Emerson encampment removal: Wu said while she and her team review all body camera footage from the incident ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/metro/mayor-wu-emerson-student-encampment-protest-arrests/
Tolls at Massachusetts border would have ‘devastating’ impact, MA Auditor DiZoglio says
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The College Protests Sweeping Across the U.S.: See Where They Are Happening: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are increasing across U.S. university campuses ...
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2024 Boston Marathon: Vermont mom with terminal brain cancer runs: The mother of three crossed the finish line with her partner by her side in a feat of ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/sports/2024-boston-marathon-vermont-runner-brain-cancer-dana-farber/
This Italian city wants to ban gelato and pizza sales after midnight: Eating pizza and ice-cream late at night is an Italian tradition, but city officials in ...
cnn.com/travel/italy-milan-ban-gelato-pizza/
Campari doubles its Aperol production: The Italian company is planning the expansion of its top liqueur with a general staff. Now the stock market just has to ...
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Quick Glance: Campari Expands Aperol Production
- Campari doubles Aperol and other liqueur production in Novi Ligure.
- Aperol Spritz drives growth for Campari, with production significantly increased.
- The expansion of Aperol is strategically planned to reach different markets.
- Campari is introducing a new liqueur called Sarti Rosa to appeal to a broader audience.
Netflix hits 270 million subscribers: Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its still-emerging expansion into advertising helped ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/netflix-hits-270-million-subscribers/
The ECB is seen forgiving Italy its fiscal sins, if needed: Investors who have snapped up high-yielding Italian bonds over the last year on the assumption they ...
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Lucas: Fighting words: Healey’s war on Trump won’t win Bay State any favors: Gov. Maura Healey’s unrelenting criticism of Donald Trump could come back to haunt ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/lucas-fighting-words-healeys-war-on-trump-wont-win-bay-state-any-favors/
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North End eateries have new ally in William Gross: Former Boston Police Commissioner William Gross is stepping up to the plate for North End restauranteurs.
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/north-end-eateries-have-new-ally-in-william-gross/
Pope Francis invites Gov. Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu and other Bay State leaders to speak at Vatican Climate Summit
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/pope-francis-invites-gov-maura-healey-mayor-michelle-wu-and-other-bay-state-leaders-to-speak-at-vatican-climate-summit/
Readers recommend: Eight books you must read to understand Italy: After we published our own recommendations of some of the best books to read for those ...
thelocal.it/20240425/eight-books-you-must-read-before-moving-to-italy-as-recommended-by-readers
Five missing after blast at Italian hydroelectric plant: Three people suffered serious injuries and another five workers were missing after a blast at a ...
reuters.com/world/europe/five-missing-after-blast-italian-hydroelectric-plant-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Explosion in Italian Hydroelectric Power Plant Claims at Least Four Lives
- After a detonation at a power plant next to a dam in Italy, four bodies were recovered.
- Five individuals were injured in the explosion, with three still missing.
- Fire brigade officials reported a fire on a transformer at the hydroelectric power plant.
- Two of Italy's largest unions are set to hold a four-hour nationwide strike to protest workplace safety.
NFL Draft 2024 live updates: Patriots take UNC QB Drake Maye at No. 3: Round 1 of the NFL Draft is underway. We're offering updates from Gillette Stadium and ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/sports/nfl-draft-2024-patriots-live-news/
Quick Glance: Chicago Bears 2024 Draft Selections by Rounds Overview
- In the first round, Chicago selected Caleb Williams, QB, USC as the No. 1 overall pick from the Panthers. Williams is viewed as a potential savior for the team, possessing elite arm talent and mobility to make difficult throws.
- With the ninth pick in the first round, Chicago picked Rome Odunze, WR, Washington. Odunze, an All-American last year, is seen as a future co-WR1 with Moore.
- The Chicago Bears also had selections in the third round.
- They also had a pick in the fourth round, which came from the Eagles.
Editorial: DC elites should try living on an average wage: When was the last time Joe Biden bought a loaf of bread? The president has people for that ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/editorial-dc-elites-should-try-living-on-an-average-wage/
Massachusetts representatives applaud passage of Ukrainian aid, split on military support for Israel
bostonherald.com/2024/04/21/massachusetts-representatives-applaud-passage-of-ukrainian-aid-split-on-military-support-for-israel/
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Boston Police Department releases names of protesters arrested at Emerson College encampment
bostonherald.com/2024/04/26/boston-police-department-releases-names-of-protesters-arrested-at-emerson-college-encampment/
Amid the posers and the prosecco, Milan remains the true design capital: The annual Salone del Mobile is a vast display of slick superfluousness but at its heart ...
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Boston fire commissioner, union at odds over City Council push to slash cadet training
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/boston-fire-commissioner-union-at-odds-over-city-council-push-to-slash-cadet-training/
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Boston police warn law enforcement action ‘imminent’ at Emerson College: At Emerson on Wednesday morning, students had formed a human barricade ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/emerson-college-bost/
House rejects attempt to move no-cost inmate calls money to local aid during budget debate
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Rachael Rollins wins her Massachusetts law license back in court appeal: Disgraced former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins, forced to resign under an ethics cloud ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/16/rachael-rollins-wins-her-law-license-back-in-court-appeal/
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Explosion Reported at Enel Power Plant in Italy, Six Missing: A hydro-power plant owned by Enel SpA in Northern Italy was hit by an explosion leaving at least ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/explosion-reported-at-enel-power-plant-in-italy-six-missing
How do the Fallout show's Vault suits look so good? Niche Italian fabric, it turns out
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2024 Boston Marathon wheelchair winners are Marcel Hug, Eden Rainbow-Cooper: Hug overcame an on-course incident in Newton and dominated the men's race ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/15/sports/2024-boston-marathon-wheelchair-record-winners/
Maserati Will Only Sell EVs by 2028: Maserati's "Folgore Day" kicks off the beginning of its journey to full electrification by 2028 and launches ...
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Sisay Lemma is 2024 Boston Marathon Men's Division winner: Lemma broke from the pack early and increased his lead at every checkpoint until late in the race ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/15/sports/boston-marathon-mens-champion-2024/
Bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban is headed to Biden for signature
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/business/bill-forcing-tiktoks-parent-company-sell-or-face-ban-is-headed-biden-signature/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Italy celebrates 60 years of Nutella: Nutella, a Made in Italy icon, turns 60.
Nutella, the Italian chocolate-hazelnut spread, on Saturday celebrates 60 years ...
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Quick Glance: Nutella: History of a Controversial Success
- Nutella, an unhealthy spread, celebrates its 60th anniversary.
- Despite health concerns, Nutella is a global success as a 'love brand'.
- The origin story of Nutella and the controversial use of palm oil.
- The challenges for Ferrero in times of health awareness and marketing.
Lucas: ‘Don’t Go, Joe’ Biden a danger to us all: The next thing you know, hapless Joe Biden’s next warning to threats from Iran will change from "Don’t” to ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/lucas-dont-go-joe-biden-a-danger-to-us-all/
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Roast Italian sausages over potatoes and peppers for a flavorful one-pan supper: Traybakes are a great solution when you want to put dinner on the table but ...
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Migrant crisis: Lawmakers reach deal on bill to fund shelters: The announcement of a supplemental budget agreement comes as officials warn the system is nearly ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/massachusetts-shelter-supplemental-budget/
Editorial: Migrants to learn why so many leaving Massachusetts: When those living in shelters get ready to exit the system, they'll find themselves in the ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/editorial-migrants-to-learn-why-so-many-leaving-massachusetts/
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Howie Carr: Big box illegal bandits make off with $238,000 in loot: These four Guatemalans are part of an endless wave of sticky-fingered Third World thieves ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/howie-carr-238000-undocumented-shopping-cleans-out-home-depots/
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