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From anime to fine art: Japan's Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective
MILAN (AP) — In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, video game creator and fine artist. All those facets are on display in the largest retrospective of his work in the West, which opened Wednesday in Milan. ...
9 arrested in federal investigation into drug trafficking at New Mexico prison
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
