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During his Pompeii visit marking the first anniversary of his election, Pope Leo XIV prayed at a Madonna sanctuary, celebrated Mass at the Pompeii Shrine, and urged an end to ‘fratricidal hatred’ as part of his pastoral outreach in Naples.
The parents of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly tossed a statuette from a Naples building, murdering Prada manager Chiara Jaconis, face manslaughter charges after prosecutors argued they should have supervised the boy. The juvenile court had previously cleared the youth, as children under 14 cannot be held criminally liable, and a June 26 hearing will determine whether the parents will stand trial.
Armed robbers seized a Crédit Agricole branch in Naples, taking 25 people hostage; after negotiations and a police assault, the suspects escaped through a tunnel, with no serious injuries reported and loot thought to be in safety deposit boxes rather than cash.
Archaeologists in Naples unsealed a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus from the Tomb of Cerberus, discovering a well-preserved mummy covered in a shroud and surrounded by burial goods, offering new insights into ancient funerary practices and social life through ongoing scientific analysis.
Time Out's new ranking of the world's best foodie cities places Naples, Italy at the top, celebrated for its pizza and other local dishes. Johannesburg, South Africa, and Lima, Peru, follow in second and third place, respectively. Portland, Oregon, is the only US city to make the list, ranking tenth. The ranking emphasizes both quality and affordability of food options in each city.
Time Out has named Naples the best city in the world for food, highlighting its quality and affordability, particularly its renowned margherita pizzas. Other European cities like Liverpool, Seville, Porto, Lyon, and Copenhagen also made the top 20 in the ranking.
Naples, Florida experienced a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and the next total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. will occur on March 30, 2033, with Alaska being the only state in the path of totality. Florida will witness a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2045, with the path of totality covering several states, the Caribbean, and South America. The maximum duration of totality for the 2045 eclipse will be 6 minutes and 6 seconds. Additionally, there are several other total solar eclipses scheduled between 2024 and 2045, but the 2045 eclipse will be the next one visible across most of the contiguous United States.
Archaeologists in Naples are using particle physics technology to explore ancient burial chambers without the need for excavation. By detecting muons, cosmic rays left over from the Big Bang, physicists are able to create three-dimensional models of hidden chambers, providing new insights into ancient civilizations. This technology is also being used to peer inside pyramids, chambers beneath volcanoes, and even treat cancer, marking a new era in archaeological exploration and medical diagnostics.
Archaeologists in Naples, Italy, are using particle physics technology to explore ancient burial chambers without the need for excavation. By employing subatomic particle detectors, physicists can see through hundreds of feet of rock to reveal hidden chambers and artifacts. This breakthrough technology, which tracks muons left over from the Big Bang, has the potential to revolutionize archaeological exploration, as well as applications in other fields such as medical imaging and cancer treatment.
Naples-based water bottle company Coldest, founded by twin civil engineers, is set to appear on Shark Tank after gaining attention on social media platforms like TikTok. The company, which initially operated from their backyard, has grown to ship around 1,000 orders daily and aims to challenge industry giants like Stanley and Yeti with its innovative product that can keep water cold for up to three days.
Shocking dashcam footage captures the moment a private jet, carrying five people, crashed onto a Florida highway after losing both engines while attempting to land at Naples airport. The two pilots were killed, but a flight attendant and two passengers managed to escape the burning wreckage and were taken to a local hospital for their injuries. The aircraft, belonging to Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Charter, had taken off from Ohio State University and was scheduled to land in Naples before the tragic crash.
Dashcam footage captured the horrifying moment a private jet crashed onto I-75 in Florida, killing the two pilots but allowing three others onboard to survive. The video shows the plane's engines failing, leading to the crash and subsequent explosion. The survivors, including a crew member and two passengers, narrowly escaped the fiery wreckage. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and the Federal Aviation Authority closed the southbound lanes of the highway for 24 hours.
The most expensive home for sale in the U.S., Gordon Pointe in Naples, Florida, is listed for $295 million, featuring a 9-acre compound with a main house spanning 11,500 sq ft, two guest houses, and 1,650 feet of waterfront. The property offers potential for significant development and can accommodate more than 200,000 square feet of residential space. With a history of high-priced listings taking time to sell, the property is drawing significant interest but faces the challenge of finding a buyer willing to pay the hefty price tag.
A small plane crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, Florida, colliding with a vehicle and resulting in two fatalities and three survivors. The plane, carrying five people, had departed from Ohio and was bound for Naples before heading to Fort Lauderdale. Witnesses described the plane clipping a pickup truck, skidding, and bursting into flames, with the pilot possibly attempting an emergency landing. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
A 9-acre compound in Naples, Florida, known as Gordon Pointe, has been listed for a staggering $295 million, making it reportedly the most expensive house on the market in America. The property includes three houses, a private yacht basin, and potential for redevelopment. Owned by the late philanthropist John "Jack" F. Donahue and his family, the compound offers beachfront and bay views, and has the potential to be subdivided into a community. The sale of this property is expected to shatter records in Naples and possibly elsewhere in the country, as the area is known for its luxury real estate market.