A Journalist's Cars Blown Up in Italy

In the early hours of Friday, a loud blast shook the quiet town of Pomezia, just outside of Rome. The target? Two cars owned by a well-known Italian journalist and his family. The journalist, Sigfrido Ranucci, quickly shared the news on social media, stating that the explosion was caused by a bomb placed under the vehicles. Ranucci is no stranger to controversy. He hosts an investigative show called \"Report\" on Italian TV. His work has ruffled some serious feathers, especially with the 'Ndrangheta, a powerful Italian crime syndicate. In fact, he's been under police protection since 2021 due to threats from this group.The explosion left a mess of twisted metal and broken glass. A video posted by Ranucci shows the aftermath, with emergency lights flashing and a firefighter on the scene. It's unclear if anyone was hurt, but Ranucci mentioned in an interview that he and his daughter were home when it happened. The Carabinieri, Italy's military police, and the fire brigade were quick to respond. They're likely looking into who might have wanted to send a message to Ranucci. This isn't the first time a journalist has been targeted in Italy, but it's always shocking when it happens. For now, the story is still unfolding. Authorities are investigating, and Ranucci is probably glad he wasn't in the cars when the bomb went off. It's a stark reminder of the dangers that come with investigative journalism.