In March 1990, the @gardnermuseum was robbed. The art is still missing and the perpetrators have never been caught. We are taking you back to the origin stories of the suspects and who we think pulled it off. https://t.co/wkXO27kVFX #Boston#truecrime#podnation#podernfamily
In Dec 1972, former Miami FBI Agent Pat McCann was appointed to head Florida's Division of Parimutuel Wagering. His job included approving and overseeing legalized gambling in the state. #jaialai
Some of the country’s most prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students — a growing admissions priority in the absence of affirmative action. https://t.co/kNM3lIXSkT
The latest sports betting scandal to rock MLB led to an immediate reform: a new $200 ceiling on so-called prop bets on individual pitches, a limit that aims to protect the integrity of the sport by making it far less lucrative to rig specific plays. https://t.co/mwp7zfZKdG
Not likely to be recognized during the year-end awards season, but Anthony Dod Mantle’s cinematography for 28 YEARS LATER is visionary — kinetic, fresh, and immersive in a way I found utterly dizzying.
Emprise was indicted and subsequently convicted in 1972 of violating federal racketeering laws.
https://t.co/nDs8O30ewd #jaialai#corruption#mafia#truecrime
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Road to Christmas with the Italian Advent Calendar 🇮🇹
Day 5 🎁
And let’s begin with the great Italian classics: Venice!
Legendary all year round, but at Christmas its Gothic, mysterious allure transforms into a triumph of lights and festive sweetness ✨
Road to Christmas with the Italian Advent Calendar 🇮🇹
Day 4 🎁
We are in Umbria, in Gubbio, in the heart of Italy
This lesser-known medieval town comes alive at Christmas, when it lights up a Guinness World Record Christmas tree
One as large as an entire mountain!
Road to Christmas with the Italian Advent Calendar 🇮🇹
Day 3 🎁
We saw it in the summer, with the Vespa, the sun, and the colors…
Italy’s most famous curve:
Atrani, Amalfi Coast, breathtaking with the Christmas lights!
Road to Christmas with the Italian Advent Calendar 🇮🇹
Day 2 🎁
Today we discover Lake Garda!
This lake is not only enchanting landscapes and a haven for romantics, but also a little Christmas gem that lights up with festive colors, sparkling lights, and traditional sweets ✨
Finally, we’ve made it!
As promised, today marks the beginning of our Italian 🇮🇹 Advent Calendar
Each day, we’ll discover a different place, wrapped in its Christmas charm
Day 1 🎁
I can only begin with Locorotondo, the famous Apulian village shining in all its surreal beauty
BREAKING UPDATE: Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel
https://t.co/xJVXoFAwuw
“The former agent, Paul Campo, laundered money for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday.”