Rossella Diaco, a familiar and comforting voice on Italy’s roads, has passed away at 65. For decades she guided millions of travellers with practical updates, calm reassurance and a warmth that made radio feel like a trusted companion. Her daughter Federica announced the news on social media with a heartfelt message, recalling the courage with …
Games are no longer just a pastime: a new wave of game designers — many of them women — are deliberately crafting both video games and tabletop experiences that challenge stereotypes, explore injustice, and invite players to think differently. These creators are turning playful mechanics into tools for empathy and education, proving that the rules …
January 1958. New York is under a heavy snow, and a passerby on 82nd Street looks up to see typed pages drifting from a red‑brick apartment window. The woman who rushes out into the cold to gather them, trembling and embarrassed, is Nelle Harper Lee. Two years later the world will know her as Harper …
Few artists manage to reveal their tenderest selves so subtly that the revelation feels like stumbling upon a private letter. Francesco Guccini, the great Italian singer‑songwriter known for his blunt poetry and thick voice, accomplished precisely that in 1987 with “Culodritto,” a song tucked inside the album Signora Bovary. Written for his young daughter Teresa, …
“Terapia di famiglia” lands as a light‑hearted, yet surprisingly incisive comedy about the peculiarities of modern family dynamics — especially when the family patriarch happens to be a professional analyst. Arnaud Lemort’s film assembles a cast led by the ever‑expressive Christian Clavier, alongside Baptiste Lecaplain, Claire Chust and Cristiana Reali. At first glance, it’s a …
Why the New Moon on 14 July Is Your Best Chance This Summer to See the Milky Way This July, there’s a celestial treat for anyone who loves looking up: the New Moon on 14 July will make the night unusually dark, creating ideal conditions to spot the Milky Way and other summer sky treasures. …
The Emmy nominations for 2026 have landed, and Hollywood is buzzing. As the awards season heats up, the Television Academy has cast its votes on the shows and performances that defined the TV year running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026. With the ceremony set for 14 September in Los Angeles and Mariska …
Dalai Lama turns 91 in Leh — his prayers for peace and a surprising hint he may live to 130 In a moving ceremony held in Leh, high in the Indian Himalayas, the Dalai Lama marked his 91st birthday with prayers for peace and a heartfelt reminder of his lifelong commitment to compassion. The Tibetan …
When the spotlight is on and the pressure mounts, most of us instinctively hold our breath or speed up our hearts. Last week at a star‑studded benefit in New York, Julia Roberts did something refreshingly simple: she admitted her nerves and led the entire room through a one‑minute grounding exercise. That short, human moment—hand on …
Meet Alessia Succo: the 17‑year‑old schoolgirl sprint sensation taking on the world’s hurdles elite At just 17 years and a few months, Alessia Succo from Settimo Torinese has gone from regional prospect to international talking point. Her call‑up to the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome – a Diamond League meeting – came at the …
