#Italy fines Apple, Amazon 5M in ‘antitrust’ action

#Italy fines Apple, Amazon $225M in ‘antitrust’ action

“#Italy fines Apple, Amazon $225M in ‘antitrust’ action” Italy’s antitrust watchdog has fined Apple and Amazon a total of more than $225 million for cooperating to restrict competition in the sale of Apple and Beats branded products in violation of European Union rules. An investigation found that provisions in a 2018 agreement between the US…

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#The best vineyards in Tuscany, with deep fashion roots

#The best vineyards in Tuscany, with deep fashion roots

“#The best vineyards in Tuscany, with deep fashion roots” Vino is made in almost every corner of Italy, but Tuscany is a standout: Although it creates just 5 percent of the country’s volume, it accounts for 10 percent of the industry’s value. Put simply, its vineyards specialize in top-flight, cellar-ready reds, not just table plonk….

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#The best Italian fashion drops: luxury bags, coats, jewelry

#The best Italian fashion drops: luxury bags, coats, jewelry

“#The best Italian fashion drops: luxury bags, coats, jewelry” Passport Italia Rome “Peekaboo Iconic” mini bag $4,300, “Strap You” shoulder strap, $920, and “Nano Peekaboo” charm, $1,100 all at FendiFendi See something you like? Fendi’s latest collection is an assortment of eye-catching accessories that pay homage to the house’s original “Peekaboo” handbag shape, designed by…

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# EU central banks work on DLT-based asset settlement

# EU central banks work on DLT-based asset settlement

“# EU central banks work on DLT-based asset settlement ” European central banks ramp up their efforts to utilize distributed ledger technology (DLT), the foundation of blockchain, in central bank money settlements. Banca d’Italia and Deutsche Bundesbank, central banks of Italy and Germany, respectively, joined forces to work on settlements in central bank money of…

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#How to travel across Europe in luxury this year

#How to travel across Europe in luxury this year

“#How to travel across Europe in luxury this year” Desperate for a vacation after a year or more of pandemic-induced lockdowns? It’s time to jet off on a Europe-spanning jaunt that combines spectacular timepieces with luxurious pampering. There is, after all, no time to waste. Switzerland Audemars Piguet, maker of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph…

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#NYC mayor Bill De Blasio jeered at Columbus Day Parade

#NYC mayor Bill De Blasio jeered at Columbus Day Parade

“#NYC mayor Bill De Blasio jeered at Columbus Day Parade” Mayor Bill de Blasio just discovered a whole new world of people who can’t stand him. Hizzoner was ruthlessly jeered at Monday’s Columbus Day Parade, where several members of the crowd shouted obscenities and insults at him as he made his return to the yearly…

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#Salmonella outbreak linked to Italian meats found in 17 states

#Salmonella outbreak linked to Italian meats found in 17 states

“#Salmonella outbreak linked to Italian meats found in 17 states” Having salmonella in your charcuterie board is not cute. A salmonella outbreak is currently sweeping the nation in connection to Italian-style meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the case after 36 people across 17 states have fallen ill. “Until we…

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