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9 arrested in federal investigation into drug trafficking at New Mexico prison

Nov. 01, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

MILAN, N.M. (AP) — Nine people were arrested this week in connection with a suspected drug trafficking operation at a federal prison in a small New Mexico town, authorities announced Friday. The arrests were made Wednesday as the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service raided 13 homes across...

Made in America: Weston McKennie and Tim Weah protect Juventus' unbeaten record

Oct. 30, 2024 18:37 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — United States internationals Weston McKennie and Tim Weah salvaged Juventus’ unbeaten start to the season. The duo scored on Wednesday to help Juventus draw 2-2 at Parma. Enrico Delprato and Simon Solomon Sohm had twice given Parma the lead. Juventus...

Defaced mural of Oct. 7 survivor another example of rising antisemitism in Italy

Oct. 07, 2024 14:07 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — The vandalism Monday of a mural depicting a survivor of last year’s Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that killed some 1,200 people in Israel, is an example of rising antisemitism in Italy over the last year, according to the Antisemitism Observatory in Milan. Incidence of...

Italian police arrest 19 people in massive probe targeting mafia links to Milan soccer 'ultra' fans

Sep. 30, 2024 10:52 AM EDT

ROME (AP) — Italian police arrested 19 people, accused of criminal ties with the powerful ‘Ndrangheta mafia group, in a move that decimated the fan clubs backing Serie A teams Inter Milan and AC Milan. Prosecutors said at a press conference on Monday that possible charges include...

Milan Fashion Week closes with a gala promoting sustainability

Sep. 22, 2024 12:53 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — Milan designers wrapped up six days of runway womenswear previews with a gala award ceremony at Milan's famed Teatro alla Scala to honor innovations in sustainability. The first iteration of the awards was launched in 2017 in a bid to recognize green innovation in an...

Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you

Sep. 21, 2024 09:39 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — If you're trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It's accessible, and research shows it's more effective than walking on level ground. "Overall,...

Gucci touts 'casual grandeur,' Tod's focuses on Artisanal Intelligence and Versace plays it safe

Sep. 21, 2024 02:09 AM EDT

MILAN (AP) — The fashion palate cleanser of the season: white. Milan fashion houses, more often than not this season, are opening their runway preview shows for next spring and summer with all-white looks. Tod’s put the emphasis on white with tables of artisans constructing white...

Prada's Eras Tour explores the past to offer infinite options during Milan Fashion Week

Sep. 19, 2024 17:32 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — Milan designers on Thursday challenged the notion that a collection should dictate how one dresses, offering instead individual looks that can elevate, transform or simply complement a wardrobe. Prada led the charge with a collection that served as a review of its...

Supermodels from the 1990s and 2000s pay sizzling homage to Roberto Cavalli in vintage dresses

Sep. 18, 2024 17:42 PM EDT

MILAN (AP) — Milan designers dipped into neutrals and muted tones for next summer — reflecting both a conservative streak in troubled times and a move toward thoughtful production of garments that can anchor any wardrobe. Boss revamped its trademark suiting with a more relaxed,...

Torrential rains in northern Italy flood Milan and leave a man missing

Sep. 05, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

ROME (AP) — A wave of violent rainstorms battered northern Italy on Thursday, flooding the financial hub of Milan and raising fears for the life of a man who was swept away on a tractor in the Piedmont region. Footage by state TV RAI showed the wheel of the vehicle still visible...