December 16, 2021

NEWS — DOMESTIC

Preserving roots. A new Italian-American museum opens in Cleveland’s Little Italy. More

INTERNET DRAMA

A food fiasco in Lecce. 27 courses, “nothing even close to an actual meal”, and a memorable response from the Michelin-starred chef. More

ARTS

A new generation of Italian-American art. “FooGayZee”, a bold exhibit by John Avelluto, is showing in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. More

NEWS — DOMESTIC

Want to be a criminal? Stealing billions is your best bet to go scot-free. While shoplifting crimes are attracting front-page news, $15 billion stolen from workers by corporations such as Walgreens receive no coverage at all.  More

INDIGENOUS NEWS

Cheyenne history wins prize: Leo Killsback, professor, author, and citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, won the Western History Association’s 2021 Donald Fixico Book Award for his two-volume history. More

NEWS — INTERNATIONAL

Time to break up Amazon. The tech giant has been fined $1.28 by Italian antitrust regulators. More

SPORTS

Capitalism, racism, organized crime and boxing. Powerful review of George Horne’s new book, “The Bittersweet Science: Racism, Racketeering, and the Political Economy of Boxing. More

FOOD

Gallery or restaurant? You’ll have to see for yourself. Art-filled Superfrico is now open in Las Vegas. More

INDIGENOUS NEWS

University of Alabama is keeping Indigenous remains in paper bags; Federal NAGPRA Committee Says Remains are Ancestors of Tribes. More