Ultra-Processed Food Warning: Europe’s top heart experts, led by the European Society of Cardiology, say ultra-processed foods are tied to higher heart disease, strokes and premature death—risk that they argue isn’t explained by sugar, salt or fat, but by industrial processing itself. Education Protests in Italy: Students and teachers across 60+ Italian localities struck May 7 against Meloni-era reforms, arguing technical schooling is being reshaped around corporate needs and militarization while many education workers remain on precarious contracts. Meta vs Italian Publishers: The EU’s top court backed an Italian rule requiring Meta to compensate publishers for using news “snippets,” keeping the copyright fight over AI training front and center. Italy in the Grid Race: ABB plans a $200m push in Europe’s medium-voltage manufacturing, including a $100m Dalmine, Italy site for SF6-free switchgear. Mobility Deal: Uber is partnering with Click&Boat to let users book skippers for day boat trips across Italy and other southern European cities. Business Complexity: Italy ranks 8th among the world’s most complex jurisdictions for doing business, per TMF’s Global Business Complexity Index.