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What Eileen Gu Has Done Is Not Controversial

Freddie deBoer / Truthdig Feb 24, 2026 The U.S.-born Olympic skier faced criticism for competing for China, even though many athletes have done the same in the opposite direction for our country and been praised for it. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Tariff Ski Jumping

Jeff Koterba Feb 23, 2026 Dig deeper

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Olympic Torched

Christopher Weyant Feb 9, 2026 Dig deeper

Virus Spreads Worldwide: Italy Cases Surge 50%; France Closes the Louvre

JOHN LEICESTER and COLLEEN BARRY / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2020 New fronts in the battle to contain the virus open rapidly, deepening a sense of crisis that has already sent financial markets plummeting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Italian Populists Sworn In as Foes of the EU Cheer

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Jun 1, 2018 Western Europe's first populist government features a mix of anti-establishment and right-wing ministers who have promised an "Italy first" agenda. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Italian Police Kill Tunisian Suspect in Berlin Christmas Market Attack

Staff / Truthdig Dec 23, 2016 Police in Milan shot and killed Anis Amri, the suspect in Monday's attack in which 12 people died, the Italian interior minister has confirmed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How’s This for Poignant Social Commentary?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 6, 2010 Considering how feeble most public art is, this rather arresting piece by Italian sculptor Maurizio Cattelan deserves some serious props, especially in light of its location -- within spitting distance of the Milan stock exchange. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Let Them Eat Caviar

Staff / Truthdig Dec 21, 2008 Some needy denizens of Milan will be served a rare delicacy this holiday season, after Italian customs officials seized about 88 pounds of beluga caviar from smugglers trying to sneak it in from Poland. The loot -- worth over half a million dollars -- was donated to feed the Milanese poor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )