Mafia
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Christina Cauterucci digs into the intertwined history of organized crime and fruit, including the establishment of the Sicilian Mafia in response to a lemon farming boom.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
Richard Buchanan, a reputed Mexican Mafia from the San Diego area, died in prison Tuesday morning, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
About 80,000 people are expected to attend and will watch acts including Calvin Harris, Tiësto, Swedish House Mafia and Sonny Fodera.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Palantir was born in 2003 from former founders of PayPal -- known as the PayPal Mafia -- in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Like Mr. Paresi, a pimpy Brooklyn lawyer who my mother claims is the number-one criminal defense attorney in New York, complete with an impressive roster of Mafia clients.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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