Eddie Murphy is set to receive a major honor from the American Film Institute. The award will be presented at a special event in Los Angeles on April 18. Murphy's career spans nearly half a century. He started as a young stand-up comedian and later became a big name in TV and movies. Some of his most famous films include "Beverly Hills Cop, " "Coming to America, " a...
A fresh crime drama is making waves on Netflix, quickly climbing the charts just days after its release. This series might not be at the very top of the list, but it's definitely worth your time. It's called "Rulers of Fortune, " and it's the first-ever Brazilian mafia series. It's a mix of crime and family drama, which makes it really exciting to watch. The story i...
In a recent crackdown, federal authorities have exposed a sophisticated poker rigging operation linked to New York City's infamous Mafia families. This high-tech scheme, which spanned six years, allegedly involved members and associates of the Genovese, Gambino, Bonanno, and Lucchese crime families. The operation, known as "Operation Royal Flush, " has led to the ind...
Philadelphia's mafia history is not as famous as New York or Chicago's, but a new Netflix documentary shows it was just as violent. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia" focuses on the 1990s conflict between two rival mob bosses. John Stanfa led the old guard, while Joey Merlino headed the "young guns. " Their power struggle led to many public murders, making headlin...
In the heart of New York City, a hidden world of poker games unfolded, far from the glitz and glamour of the city. These games were not just about luck but were carefully orchestrated by some members of the New York mafia, known as La Cosa Nostra. The illusion of fairness was shattered when authorities arrested 31 people, including prominent NBA figures like Portland...
A recent sports gambling scandal has taken a turn towards the absurd. The FBI recently announced the arrest of over 30 individuals across 11 states, including some big names in the NBA. Among those arrested were Chauncey Billups, a former NBA player and current coach, and Terry Rozier, a player for the Miami Heat. The scandal also involved a sophisticated poker schem...
In a shocking turn of events, two NBA figures have found themselves in hot water. Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a player for the Miami Heat, were arrested alongside over 30 others. They are accused of being part of elaborate schemes involving sports betting and poker games backed by organized crime families. Billup...
In the world of environmental science, things aren't always as straightforward as they seem. Take zebrafish larvae, for instance. These tiny fish face big trouble when exposed to cadmium sulfide (CdS), a harmful chemical. When sunlight hits CdS, it releases toxic cadmium (Cd2+), which slows down the fish, messes up their heartbeats, and causes stress. Now, here's wh...
Stress is often seen as a villain, but what if it has a hidden superpower? Recent studies on zebrafish reveal that stress can actually boost skin immunity. Here's how it works: when zebrafish feel stressed, a hormone called cortisol kicks in. This hormone activates a chemical called Cxcr4 through two receptors. But there's a catch—this process needs melanocytes, the ...
The world of toxicology is changing. Researchers have been exploring new ways to test how harmful substances affect living things. One exciting development is the use of three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures. These 3D models are better at mimicking real tissues than the old flat (2D) cell layers. However, using 3D fish cell models in toxicology studies is still ra...