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‘Màkari’ is a sun-dappled Italian mystery
One of TV’s most reliable food groups is the light mystery set in a sumptuous locale populated by eccentric townspeople. The Italian series “Màkari” (in Italian, with subtitles) is a hearty serving, with plenty of Sicilian vistas and pastas to go...

Wine of the Week: Verdicchio Di Matelica DOC
Ciao Tutti! This weekend, we will taste a new wine to our collection, the Verdicchio Di Matelica DOC ($19.50, 13% ABV) from the Societa Agricola Bisci winery in the commune of Matelica, Le Marche. The Wine Expert Ian D’Agata, who wrote the tome...

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Initial Analysis of Key Provisions for the Real Estate Industry
On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Bill). The Tax Bill proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) that could have...

Architecture’s Algorithmic Turn: A.I., Adaptation and the Future at the Venice Biennale
In this year’s Biennale Architettura, architecture isn’t a form—it’s a feedback loop. Photo by Andrea Avezzù, Courtesy La Biennale di Venezia In the lagoon of Venice, where time often feels suspended between stone and sea, the 19th International...

HOT PROPERTIES: latest SC commercial real estate deals
Major commercial leases and sales across SC markets Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston transactions Retail, office, industrial and land deals included Companies include NAI, Trinity Partners, Spencer/Hines Hot Properties is a weekly...

Fight trends – and ‘real estate thinking’: Anthony Burke’s tips for home builders
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size “We shape our buildings: and afterwards our buildings shape us.” – Winston Churchill Anthony...

$13B fund manager APS buys $3.4M in tokenized real estate via MetaWealth
Pan-European fund manager APS became the first institutional investor to directly acquire tokenized real estate assets through MetaWealth’s blockchain-based investment platform, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. APS, which...

Italian eataway: Come for the pope, stay for the food
Italian eataway: Come for the pope, stay for the food Published 8:03 am Saturday, June 7, 2025 1/10 Swipe or click to see more Lunch in Italy means everything under the sea. (Beverly Dower / Special to the American Press) 2/10 Swipe or click to...

At Last, Italians Have Property Rights Again
In Italy, the so-called Security Decree has finally come into force. This measure, strongly backed by the right-wing government led by prime minister Giorgia Meloni, could represent a significant step toward reestablishing fundamental principles...

Airbnb calls on EU cities to tackle the ‘overwhelming impact’ of hotels on overtourism
Key Takeaways New report shows hotels account for almost 80% of guest nights in the EU Fewer homes, more hotels, some city districts now have three hotel rooms for every five residents, housing construction nears a decade low Hotel guests flock to...

How Lewis Hamilton's Net Worth Grew To $450 Million, Making Him F1's Wealthiest Driver
Lewis Hamilton is one of the most successful drivers in the history of Formula One racing. Thankfully, due to the increasing popularity of the sport, he’s now a household name. He’s won seven world championships and set incredible records. He’s...

DWF and Cuatrecasas advise on a real estate joint venture in Cascais
The law firms DWF and Cuatrecasas have advised on a structured joint venture with preferred shares for the development of an exclusive residential complex in Cascais (Portugal), promoted by Prime, a firm with significant activity in the high-end...

Michael Douglas slams Trump for creating ‘drama,’ ‘chaos’ in the world
Michael Douglas is the latest Hollywood celebrity to denounce Donald Trump for deploying the National Guard and Marines to enforce immigration raids in Los Angeles, with the Oscar-winning actor saying the president has “created such drama” and is...

Signa Insolvency: Creditors Demand €11.7 Billion, Sale of Luxury Real Estate Underway
Following the spectacular collapse of the Signa empire surrounding controversial real estate investor René Benko, the legal and economic aftermath is increasingly taking shape. The latest second report by the insolvency administrator of Signa...

Country star Luke Bryan enjoyed a charcuterie board from Cape Coral
Country music star Luke Bryan enjoyed a charcuterie board from Grazing Haus in Cape Coral, Florida. Grazing Haus owner Ali Eck creates custom charcuterie boards for all occasions. The boards feature high-quality ingredients like fine cheeses,...

Italy’s Meloni greenlights controversial laws targeting protests, squatters and cannabis
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Why People Around the World Are Having Fewer Kids, Even If They Want Them
People across the world have been having fewer and fewer children, and it’s not always because they don’t want them. The global fertility rate has, on average, dropped to less than half what it was in the 1960s, the United Nations has found,...

Inside the estate sale of ‘a very South Philly Italian grandma’
The living room at 1637 West Ritner St. looks almost exactly as it did 50 years ago, including the pink velvet couch (perfectly preserved under custom-made clear vinyl), the burgundy wall-to-wall carpet, and the tension rod lamp with its metal...

Sebastien Frey: a diver with a difference
When your future has been laid out for you, both by bloodlines and genetics, you want to do something to break the mould, even if it is just superficial. For Sebastian Frey, this has meant being just that little bit different, whether it be his...

How Jesse Ito Built a Sushi Dynasty
With a slew of James Beard nominations and a new restaurant on the way, the Royal Sushi and Izakaya owner is finally ready to take a breath — maybe. Jesse Ito at Royal Sushi & Izakaya / Photograph by Justin James Muir When Jesse Ito turned 15, his...