Palermo, Where Baroque Grandeur Meets Everyday Street Life
A November walk through Palermo reveals monumental Baroque architecture amid weathered balconies, cobblestones and everyday Sicilian street life.
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Visiting Cefalù in November, Sicily Without the Summer Crowds
A quieter November visit to Cefalù reveals its historic streets, Norman cathedral, dramatic La Rocca and everyday Sicilian character.
Medieval Toilets in Cefalù, Sicily, A Surprising Glimpse into Everyday History
A curious historic sanitation facility in Cefalù reveals the practical side of Sicily's architectural past.
Cefalù Cathedral, Nine Centuries of Norman Sicily Beneath the Rock
Explore Cefalù's Norman cathedral, its magnificent Byzantine mosaics and the dramatic setting beneath La Rocca, an easy day trip from Palermo.
CRS Report on Appropriations for Rural Development Programs, Proposals for FY2027
The Government Accountability Office report examined appropriations proposals for Rural Development programs for fiscal year 2027. These programs are administered by the Rural Business-Cooperative…
China and Switzerland Sign FTA Upgrade Protocol Boosting Trade Access
China and Switzerland signed an upgrade protocol for their free trade agreement. This agreement aims to increase market access in goods, services, and investment. Zero tariffs on products can cover…
Coherent Guides Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Revenue to $2.55 Billion, Up 8 Percent From First Quarter Fiscal 2027
Coherent posted Q1 FY27 revenue of $2.37 billion, non‑GAAP EPS of $2.09 and non‑GAAP gross margin of 40.6%. Coherent filed the release with the SEC on November 4, 2026. Revenue of $2.37 billion came…
Qualcomm Guides Fiscal Q1 2027 Revenue to $10.8 Billion, Up 5 Percent From Fiscal Q4 2026
Qualcomm posted $10.3 billion Q4 revenue and $10.54 non‑GAAP EPS, and projects Q1 FY27 revenue of $10.4‑$11.2 billion with non‑GAAP EPS of $2.15‑$2.35. Qualcomm filed the release with the SEC on…
Tinto Brass Dies at 93: The Grand Master of Italian Eros Was Also a Reader
Tinto Brass died in Rome yesterday morning, around half past ten. He was 93. His wife, Caterina Varzi, and his children, Bonifacio and Beatrice, gave the news to ANSA, and the family wants a private…
Teatro Politeama in Palermo Is Best Seen From the Edge of the Piazza
Most people meet the Teatro Politeama on their way somewhere else. You come up Via Ruggero Settimo from the old town, the street opens out, and there it is: a big ochre drum of a building with a…