The Day of the Celebrity Data Heist

The day began with the Hantavirus scare fading as all suspected cases in Italy tested negative, but the focus quickly shifted. By mid-morning, the Naples prosecutor's office revealed a major data breach: corrupt police officers stole and sold personal data of celebrities, athletes, and singers to private agencies, with a price list. This story dominated coverage across outlets. In the early afternoon, the missing mother and two children from Friuli were found alive but unwilling to be traced, sparking a media frenzy. Premier Meloni's parliamentary address opened dialogue with opposition but led to a sharp exchange with Renzi, who likened the government to the Addams Family. In the evening, Inter won the Coppa Italia, completing a double.