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The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Tragic non-verbal autistic boy, 4, dies from curable snake bite after being unable to tell anyone what happened to him
A NON-VERBAL autistic boy, 4, has tragically died from a curable snake bite after being unable to tell anyone what had happened. Italo Alves dos Santos had been playing at his grandma's home in Equador city, Brazil, when a deadly rattlesnake bit his foot. Advertisement 4 The tragic incident occurred in the city of Equador, Brazil Credit: Newsflash 4 Italo Alves dos Santos, 4, died after being bitten by a rattlesnake Credit: Newsflash 4 Italo's worried family feared he had twisted his ankle and took him to the hospital Credit: Newsflash Despite predictably being in absolute agony, Italo wasn't able to tell his family he was bitten. Instead, the four-year-old could only point to his swollen ankle due to being non-verbal. Italo's worried family feared he had twisted his ankle and took him to the hospital. Medical staffed scheduled an X-ray for the boy the following day - but it was too late. Advertisement read more news When Italo's condition progressively worsened overnight, his family rushed him to a major hospital a whopping 20 miles away in Santa Luzia, Paraiba state. Medics then immediately recognised the signs of venom poisoning. But tragically Italo was still unable to tell them what had bitten him while he was at his grandma's home. The terrified family searched the house top-to-bottom before finding the rattler under the couch. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive Exclusive Medics were then able to begin anti-venom treatment. But Italo was already critically weakened, and tragically died a day later. Championship official forced to shoo SNAKE off the course as it approaches player's ball in incredible scenes Ecuador city hall said in a statement: "We deeply regret the loss of the little Italo and join the pain of their family and friends at this difficult time." The horrific incident comes after a scientist Advertisement Tim Friede has been injected by Snake venom kills up to 140,000 people each year and can leave over 420,000 people needing The cases remain so high due to their being no universal antivenom against all snakebites. But after nearly two decades of death-defying work, Tim's research may have finally paid off. Advertisement His antibodies have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of dangerous species in recent animal tests. The American initially allowed himself to be bitten to help further his career on He believed it would help him build up an immunity to protect himself when finding some of the world's worst snakes. His bizarre plan once left the former truck mechanic fighting for his life after two Advertisement Tim told the 4 Rattle snakes are often found in North and South America
The Age
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
This breezy new beach spot from a top Italian chef ‘feels made to go from surf-to-seat'
So this is Cibaria, the latest venture from creative director Alessandro Pavoni and the crew behind Ormeggio at The Spit, Osteria Postino in Summer Hill and a'Mare at Crown. It's quite an undertaking. There's standalone bar, 55 North, doing a steady trade in 𝄒nduja-washed negronis and lobster rolls. The cafe-gelateria is a destination unto itself; a dedicated function space upstairs is set to cater for big groups. And, of course, there's the actual restaurant. Altogether, the crew are making a strong case for Manly as a destination beyond the beach. Local designer Luchetti Krelle captures all the best bits of Australian life by the coast – the space is open, breezy, and feels made to go from surf-to-seat – with real sprezzatura. Tiled floors meet buttery leather and linen banquettes. Marble-topped tables and the generous curves of Daumiller chairs overlook the ocean on one side and the open kitchen ruled by a wood-fire grill on the other. Just the right amount of Italo disco, just the right amount of surf club. The menu gives generously when it comes to exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats. Hook straight in and order the puffy, wood-fired pizzette, drenched in so much smoky-sweet sugo you can use it as a dip. Unconventional but delicious serving suggestion: order the squid ink spaghetti tossed with torn-up crab meat, chilli, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley at the same time. With just the right amount of richness and warmth, and a cool pizzette counterpoint. Stay on the left-hand side of the carte for a beat if you want to linger over a glass of fizz. Perhaps a serve of raw scallops on the shell, dressed with finger lime, chervil and salmon roe. Or maybe it'll be raw kingfish, dressed with baby capers, chives and kalamata olives.
Sydney Morning Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
This breezy new beach spot from a top Italian chef ‘feels made to go from surf-to-seat'
So this is Cibaria, the latest venture from creative director Alessandro Pavoni and the crew behind Ormeggio at The Spit, Osteria Postino in Summer Hill and a'Mare at Crown. It's quite an undertaking. There's standalone bar, 55 North, doing a steady trade in 𝄒nduja-washed negronis and lobster rolls. The cafe-gelateria is a destination unto itself; a dedicated function space upstairs is set to cater for big groups. And, of course, there's the actual restaurant. Altogether, the crew are making a strong case for Manly as a destination beyond the beach. Local designer Luchetti Krelle captures all the best bits of Australian life by the coast – the space is open, breezy, and feels made to go from surf-to-seat – with real sprezzatura. Tiled floors meet buttery leather and linen banquettes. Marble-topped tables and the generous curves of Daumiller chairs overlook the ocean on one side and the open kitchen ruled by a wood-fire grill on the other. Just the right amount of Italo disco, just the right amount of surf club. The menu gives generously when it comes to exciting, saucy carbs and scorched treats. Hook straight in and order the puffy, wood-fired pizzette, drenched in so much smoky-sweet sugo you can use it as a dip. Unconventional but delicious serving suggestion: order the squid ink spaghetti tossed with torn-up crab meat, chilli, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley at the same time. With just the right amount of richness and warmth, and a cool pizzette counterpoint. Stay on the left-hand side of the carte for a beat if you want to linger over a glass of fizz. Perhaps a serve of raw scallops on the shell, dressed with finger lime, chervil and salmon roe. Or maybe it'll be raw kingfish, dressed with baby capers, chives and kalamata olives.
Local Italy
20-05-2025
- Business
- Local Italy
KEY POINTS: How will Italy's national rail strike affect travel on Friday?
Train passengers in Italy are expected to face disruption on Friday as staff at Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), which includes Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper, and private long-distance operator Italo plan to walk out from 1am to midnight. The strike was called by three of Italy's major trade unions (SGB, USB and PDM/PDB) to demand the renewal of collective labour agreements in the rail sector following their expiration one and a half years ago. The walkout had originally been planned for Saturday, May 17th, but was later postponed to this Friday in order to avoid disrupting rail services ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass on Sunday, May 18th. Friday's strike is set to affect long-distance, regional and commuter routes, with the overall level of disruption expected to vary by region, city and operator. As of Tuesday morning, there were no details as to how many workers will participate in the protest, but Italian news reports warned train passengers to prepare for major delays and cancellations on several routes. Under Italian transport laws, rail operators must provide a minimum level of service during strikes held on weekdays to allow commuters to travel to and from work. Here's a look at how the upcoming protest is expected to affect Italy's main rail operators, including details on guaranteed services (servizi garantiti). Italo Private long-distance operator Italo hasn't yet provided any details as to how the strike may affect its services, but delays and/or cancellations couldn't be ruled out at the time of writing. Even in the case of a highly disruptive walkout, the company said it will guarantee the operation of a number of services, which you can find highlighted in green here. For further information about Italo services, passengers are advised to contact the operator's support centre at 892020 (toll number). Trenitalia National rail operator Trenitalia said in a statement that their services 'may experience cancellations or changes' over the entire duration of the strike. Trenitalia said it will operate a number of essential long-distance services during the walkout. These are available here. As for the regional train network, essential services will be operated over the following windows: from 6am to 9am and then from 6pm to 9pm. You can see full details about guaranteed services in each Italian region on this web page (under treni garantiti: ricerca per regioni). Passengers who have booked Intercity or Frecce journeys for Friday and wish to cancel their trips have until the scheduled departure time to request a refund. Passengers who have purchased regional train tickets must submit their refund requests by midnight on Thursday, May 22nd. People planning to travel with Trenitalia on Friday are strongly advised to check the status of their journey before setting off. This can be done via the Infomobilità section of the operator's website or mobile app, or by calling their customer support centre at 800892021 (toll-free number). Trenord Trenord, which operates a number of services in the Lombardy region, including connections to and from Milan's Malpensa Airport, said the strike could lead to 'changes and/or cancellations' affecting regional, suburban, airport and long-distance journeys. The operator said it would run a number of essential services between 6am and 9am, and between 6pm and 9pm on Friday. A full list of guaranteed services hasn't been released yet but should become available closer to the date of the strike at the following link. Should airport link services be cancelled due to the strike, replacement buses will run between Milan Cadorna (Via Paleocapa 1) and Malpensa Airport, and between Stabio and Malpensa Airport, according to Trenord. For all the latest updates, see Trenord's website or mobile app, or call their support centre at 0272494949. Trenord's customer support centre is open from 6am to midnight every day. Trenitalia Tper Services provided by Trenitalia Tper, which operates a number of local and regional routes in the northeastern Emilia Romagna region, may also experience delays or cancellations due to the walkout. The operator said it will guarantee a minimum level of service over the following two time slots on Friday: from 6am to 9am and from 6pm to 9pm. You can find a full list of guaranteed train journeys here. What to do if your train is cancelled If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are normally allowed to travel on equivalent services or are entitled to a refund. For further information on requesting a refund from Italy's two major rail operators, Trenitalia and Italo, see our separate article. Will Friday's walkout affect local public transport? According to the latest reports, the strike should only affect rail services. Local public transport including bus, tram, metro and ferry services are expected to go ahead as normal on Friday.
Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I traveled in business class on a train from Rome to Florence. For $45, it was the best investment for my trip.
While looking for a train ticket from Rome to Florence in January, I noticed I could pay an extra 10 euros ($11 USD) to book an upgraded seat with Italo, a high-speed Italian train company. So, rather than booking a standard, smart-class ticket, I booked a prima-business-class seat for a total of 40 euros ($45 USD). I was excited to enjoy perks like ample legroom and complimentary snacks. Here's what my experience was like. The boarding process felt fast and easy The train arrived on time, and my digital ticket provided clear instructions for finding my assigned coach and seat. One of the perks of the prima-business-class ticket was that I was able to board before the smart-class ticket passengers. It was nice having extra time to get myself and my belongings situated. My seat felt extremely comfortable I enjoyed having extra legroom and a wide seat. The chair was comfortable, and I liked that it reclined and had spacious armrests. I also had a large tray for drinks and personal items, and access to a small coat hook. During the ride, I got snacks and a boxed lunch About 30 minutes into the trip, Italo staff members came by my seat with a trolley of snack options, which were included in the price of my prima-business-class ticket. The menu (which was available via a link with my digital ticket) included a wide variety of options, including pastries, small gourmet sandwiches, and taralli (wheat-based crackers). Drinks, like water, wine, and Coca-Cola, were also available. I enjoyed a focaccia with olives, a croissant filled with pistachio cream, some taralli, and a glass of white wine. Then, halfway through the trip, I was handed a lunch box complete with a cheese and mortadella sandwich, two packs of chocolate cookies, and a bottle of water. I wasn't expecting to have so many options, and felt very satisfied and full. Overall, the $11 upgrade made my 2-hour ride a dream In less than two hours, the train arrived at the station in Florence. Spending the additional 10 euros ($11 USD) definitely made this trip worth it, thanks to the wider seats, extra legroom, and food service I wouldn't have had access to otherwise. I'd definitely pay the extra money to gain access to these upgrades again.
