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world16 days ago•28 min saved

Italian Authorities Seize €3.2 Million in Cash Hidden in Apartment Walls

Italian police seized €3.2 million ($3.6 million) in cash hidden within the walls, floors, and furniture of an apartment in Caivano, Naples, during a raid that resulted in 34 arrests. The operation, led by anti-mafia prosecutor Nicola Gratteri, targeted the Angelino clan, a group accused of drug trafficking and extortion. Authorities also recovered 11 luxury Rolex watches, weapons, and drug paraphernalia. The cash, found in bundles of 50-euro notes, is believed to be proceeds from drug sales. The raid followed a months-long investigation involving wiretaps and a tip-off from a state witness.

via WKRC|

#anti-mafia #crime #drug-trafficking

real-estate-local-business1 month ago•0 min saved

Ishbia Signals White Sox Stadium Vision for South Loop; Naples Estate Sells for $37M

Justin Ishbia reveals a vision for a White Sox stadium in Chicago's South Loop, while Chicago financier Adam Gerchen and his wife sold their Naples, Florida mansion for $37 million after owning it for less than two years, in a report by Dennis Rodkin.

via Crain's Chicago Business|

#ishbia #naples #real-estate

europe2 months ago•2 min saved

Naples-area quake fuels seismic swarm, leaving dozens injured and transport disrupted

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples, part of a seismic swarm in Campi Flegrei, injured at least 26 people, caused power outages and damaged infrastructure, and led to about 300 evacuations in Pozzuoli as authorities warned of continued instability and aftershocks that disrupted ferries, trains, and utilities across the region.

via The Guardian|

#campi-flegrei #earthquake #europe

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Naples-area 4.7 quake injures 21 and disrupts services near Phlegraean Fields

A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck the Phlegraean Fields near Naples, injuring 21 people (two seriously) and damaging buildings and churches, causing evacuations, power outages and rail disruptions as about 10 aftershocks followed the tremor.

via Euronews|

#campi-flegrei #earthquake #italy

world5 months ago•16 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for End to Fratricidal Hatred in Pompeii Anniversary Visit

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.

via AP News|

#catholicism #naples #pompeii

world5 months ago•23 min saved

Parents of 13-Year-Old in Naples Statue Death Face Manslaughter Charges

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.

via New York Post|

#crime #death #italy

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Naples Bank Heist Ends with Hostages Freed as Robbers Vanish Through Tunnel

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.

via BBC|

#bank-robbery #carabinieri #hostages

archaeology11 months ago•2 min saved

Ancient Sarcophagus Unsealed Reveals Astonishing Mummy

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.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#ancient-egypt #archaeology #mummy

travelfood2 years ago•4 min saved

Portland Ranked 10th Best Food City Globally by Time Out

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.

via The Mercury News|

#culinary-travel #foodie-cities #naples

travelfood2 years ago•2 min saved

Naples Tops Time Out's List of Best Food Cities Worldwide

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.

via Time Out|

#best-food-city #europe #naples

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Upcoming Solar Eclipses: Naples' Essential Guide"

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.

via Naples Daily News|

#2045-eclipse #astronomy #naples

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Particle Physics Revolutionizes Archaeological Exploration"

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.

via Yahoo News|

#ancient-burial-chambers #archaeology #naples

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling the Past: Archaeologists Harness Particle Physics for New Discoveries"

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.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ancient-history #archaeology #naples

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Naples Water Bottle Company Makes a Splash on Shark Tank"

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.

via NBC2 News|

#business #coldest #innovation

accidents-and-emergencies2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fatal Florida Highway Plane Crashes Caught on Dashcam Videos"

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.

via New York Post |

#accidents-and-emergencies #dashcam-video #emergency-landing