Authorities are warning about scam texts that claim unpaid toll fees to access bank info.Scammers imitate legitimate toll services like FastTrak and EZdriveMA to deceive users.Avoid clicking links in suspicious texts; report scams to 7726 to protect personal data.Did you get a text saying that you owe unpaid toll fees? It's probably a scam.Authorities across the United States are warning about a wave of scam text messages that claim the person receiving the message has unpaid fees. The real goal of the scam is to give the criminals access to your bank account information, police say.The text messages are the latest phishing scam targeting victims across the country, according to the Federal Trade Commission.California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a warning that the text messages usually contain a link designed to "deceive drivers into entering banking or credit card information into a website.""Scammers have become skilled at imitating legitimate companies, sometimes even linking to legitimate websites," Bonta said in a statement. "Text-based toll charge scams are prevalent right now and knowing what to look for can keep consumers safe against these tactics."Bonta said that scam texts in California may claim to come from the state's toll payment service, FastTrak. One scam text message reviewed by Business Insider claimed to be from Massachusetts' EZdriveMA toll service.Both state services, EZdriveMA and FastTrak, say they do not send text messages to non-account holders to collect toll payments.Authorities say the best way to avoid becoming a victim of these fake toll text messages is not to click on the link provided in the message.Clicking on the link could expose your personal information, such as a driver's license number, to the scammers and put you at risk of identity theft.The FTC also recommends checking where suspicious messages may come from to see if the source is legitimate and forward scam messages to 7726 (SPAM) to report them as junk mail.The Better Business Bureau told Business Insider last month that a similar scam text campaign impersonating the US Postal Service was one of the largest scams the organization saw during the holiday season.Melanie McGovern, BBB director of public relations, also told BI that the best method to spot a phishing scam is to check from where the text or email came. Scam text messages from the USPS scam last month and the toll collection scam viewed by Business Insider had area codes of +63, originating in the Philippines.

By Ed Cara Published January 25, 2025 | Comments (2) | Around 3% of the population is estimated to have ADHD, though it commonly goes undiagnosed. Olena Malik via Getty As if having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder isnt bad enough: New research this week suggests that people with ADHD are living shorter lives than expected. Scientists at University College London in the UK conducted the study, which compared the health records of similar people with and without ADHD. They found that people who had ADHD tended to be sicker and die sooner than their counterparts. The findings indicate that those with the condition are often not getting the support they need, the researchers say. ADHD is a complex disorder characterized by symptoms like restlessness, impulsiveness, and having trouble staying focused, especially on everyday tasks. The condition is caused by a mix of genetic and environmental factors, such as exposure to lead or other toxins early on in life. ADHD tends to first appear in childhood, but many people are only diagnosed as adults or never diagnosed at all. While the condition typically doesnt go away with age, a persons symptoms can change as they get older. People with ADHD are known to be higher risk of other health issues, such as not getting enough good sleep and substance use problems; theyre also more likely to experience stressful life events like prolonged unemployment. Some studies have also suggested that ADHD sufferers are more likely to die early than the general public. However, the scientists behind the new research argue that not enough prior work has been done to quantify the impact of ADHD on peoples life expectancy. Hence the new study. The researchers analyzed primary care data from around 30,000 adult UK residents diagnosed with ADHD. These people were compared to a larger group of residents without ADHD but who were similar in age, sex, and the doctors they visited.The researchers found that people with ADHD were more likely to have a variety of other common physical and mental health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. They also had higher mortality rates across different age groups, which was seen in both men and women. Overall, the researchers estimated that diagnosed ADHD was tied to a reduction in life expectancy of 6.78 years for men and 8.64 years for women. The evidence that people with diagnosed ADHD are living shorter lives than they should is extremely concerning, and highlights unmet support needs that require urgent attention, the scientists wrote in their paper, published Thursday in The British Journal of Psychiatry.The researchers do note that they were only able to study people with diagnosed ADHD, which is likely an undercount. Only about 0.32% of people in their sample were diagnosed with ADHD, whereas other research suggests that roughly 3% of the population has the condition. People with diagnosed ADHD might be more likely to have other health problems than undiagnosed cases, the researchers say. This gap could mean that theyre overestimating the toll that ADHD in general is having on peoples life expectancy. The researchers also lacked data on peoples specific causes of death, so this study cant tell us exactly how ADHD is raising peoples risk of early death. All that said, its clear that people with ADHD are facing unique health and societal challenges, and that not enough is being done to diagnose and help people with ADHD as early as possible, the authors say. It is crucial that we find out the reasons behind premature deaths so we can develop strategies to prevent these in the future, said lead researcher Liz ONions in a statement from UCL.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Matt Novak Published January 24, 2025 By Ed Cara Published January 3, 2025 By Ed Cara Published January 2, 2025 By Ed Cara Published December 26, 2024 By Margherita Bassi Published December 15, 2024 By Ed Cara Published October 24, 2024

In the wake of recent allegations of sexual assault and abuse against Neil Gaiman, comics publisher Dark Horse has ended its longtime relationship with the fantasy author. We take seriously the allegations against him, said Dark Horse, and we are no longer publishing his works. Earlier this month, Vulture published an extensive, potentially triggering report detailing the alleged abuse Gaiman conducted against his victims. The story corroborated information previously revealed late last year through various sources and included new information of its own, including testimonies from victims. For decades, Dark Horse has released graphic novels penned by Gaiman, or adapted his novels for the format, such as a limited comic series for Anansi Boysthats now ending at seven issues. Marc Bernardin, who co-wrote the Anansicomic, revealed the book would be ending earlier this week. While hes incredibly proud of the work he did with artist Shawn Martinbrough, colorist Chris Sotomayor and cover artist David Mack, he said it all pales next to Gaimans actions. Dark Horse will not release a trade, he wrote. My heart breaks for the survivors and any pain seeing these books on the shelves might have caused. After the initial allegations against Neil Gaiman received further reporting, Amazon announced it would cap off his TV adaptation of Good Omenswith a 90-minute special. At time of writing, the streamer hasnt revealed what it intends to do about theAnansi Boysadaptationnot only is Gaiman an executive producer on the upcoming show, he also wrote its pilot and sixth episode. Similarly, Netflix has been quiet for how itll handle Sandmans second season, as have DC Comics and Marvel with the comics he previously wrote for them. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Consorzio Agrario Adaptive Reuse into Aparto Ripamonti / Park AssociatiSave this picture! Nicola ColellaArchitects: Park AssociatiAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:32000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Nicola Colella, Gabriele BasilicoManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Grohe, Gerflor, Infiniti, MARAZZI, Pedrali, Sassuolo, Simas Spa, Technogym Plants: ESA Engineeringstructure: F&M IngegneriaMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Adaptive Reuse meets Student Living in Milan - Park Associati's latest transformation challenges the conventional approach to student housing, breathing new life into Milan's former agricultural consortium. This adaptive reuse project preserves the memory of a 1940s industrial landmark while creating a vibrant community for over 700 students in Via Ripamonti.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Working with the building's rich historical context, the studio has crafted a sophisticated dialogue between past and present. "Our vision was to honor the site's industrial heritage while creating spaces that nurture both learning and community," explains Filippo Pagliani, Founding Partner of Park Associati. "Rather than erasing the past, we've allowed it to guide us toward new possibilities for student living."Save this picture!Save this picture!The design approach celebrates contrasts. The original building retains its powerful industrial presence through grey plaster and sandstone, now crowned by a contemporary addition that seems to float above the historic facade. Alongside it, a new extension rises with its own distinct identity, creating a harmonious counterpoint through a rhythmic play of glass and metal. Between these two volumes emerges the heart of the project a courtyard that serves as an outdoor living room for the student community. This space dissolves boundaries between study and leisure, offering green areas for relaxation alongside spaces for sports and social interaction. "We wanted to create a place where students could move fluidly between focused study and spontaneous connection" continues Pagliani.Save this picture!A colored staircase leads to a basement level that houses everything from a cinema to music rooms, while the ground floor offers fluid spaces for studying, meeting, and sharing ideas. Custom furnishings in wood and bold colors bring warmth to the industrial setting, creating intimate spaces within the larger whole. In the residential areas, the studio has turned architectural constraints into opportunities. Each living space, whether a cozy single room or an innovative duplex studio, balances private retreat with community connection. The cluster apartments offer a particularly innovative solution, creating small communities where 8 to 12 students share living spaces while maintaining their private domains.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!On the upper floors, study rooms and communal terraces offer sweeping views of Milan. A surprising highlight emerges on the fourth floor of the new building a basketball court that transforms sport into a celebration of community life. "This project represents more than just student housing," reflects Michele Rossi, Founding Partner of Park Associati. "It's about creating a place where Milan's industrial heritage becomes a backdrop for new ways of living and learning, where historical memory and contemporary life engage in constant dialogue."Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Milano, ItalyLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePark AssociatiOfficeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 25, 2025Cite: "Consorzio Agrario Adaptive Reuse into Aparto Ripamonti / Park Associati" 25 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026122/consorzio-agrario-adaptive-reuse-into-aparto-ripamonti-park-associati&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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Roblox's Fisch is a popular fishing game where you catch fish of different rarities, like Common, Uncommon, Unusual, Rare, Legendary, Mythical, and more. While catching common fish is easy, getting higher-rarity ones can be a real challenge, especially with the vast ocean and so many islands to explore.

On January 21, 2025, developer S-GAME released Phantom Blade Zeros Year of the Snake gameplay trailer to celebrate the start of the Chinese zodiac calendar year. The unedited boss fight was as creative as it was fluid, and it immediately drove two points home: dark, grisly combat is here to stay, and Black Myth: Wukong was just the tip of the iceberg in Chinese tradition and culture. Thats saying something since theres a lot of content that Phantom Blade Zeros developer is still holding close to its chest.

Its only January, but the eccentric, ambitious documentary Grand Theft Hamlet will surely end up as one of 2025s most interesting movies. During Englands second lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two unemployed actors who had been spending their time in Grand Theft Auto Online decided to stage a production of Hamlet within the confines of the games virtual world. Their performance of the play (dubbed GTA Hamlet) was presented strictly using the vast virtual cityscape of Los Santos, with their in-game avatars as actors.Grand Theft Hamlet tells the story of the duos one-of-a-kind production, showing the virtual avatars of the actors as they attempt to pull together something that seems impossible. What emerges is a portrait of a virtual theater company constantly (and occasionally literally) going to battle to mount their production amid the pure pandemonium that is GTA Online.Grand Theft Hamlet is an ambitious documentary that hinges on capturing the thorny IRL moments of putting on a play in the virtual world of GTA Online. It doesnt always work: some moments feel scripted. (The filmmakers told Polygon that while they did not stage any of the drama, they did re-record lines of dialogue to clean up the audio.) Ultimately, the creators tried to control a finished product that was never going to be in control, instead of fully embracing the mayhem the form afforded them. But when its on, Grand Theft Hamlet feels like a shot of lightning, with the best moments being the completely unexpected ones, as the chaos of the world repeatedly interferes with their attempts to rehearse and mount the virtual production.Just take a look at the most popular reviews of the movie on Letterboxd: They are absolutely littered with love for ParTeb, a side participant who injected pure chaos into the production. ParTeb was not one of the many actors recruited by creators Sam Crane, Pinny Grylls, and Mark Oosterveen to join their production of Hamlet. ParTeb was a random passerby wearing a ridiculous alien outfit. First introduced as a curious spectator, ParTeb becomes the docs comedic lifeblood.In one of Grand Theft Hamlets highlights, after rehearsals of the planned production have been halted multiple times by in-game random gunfire and police activity, ParTeb receives an informal promotion to Chief of Security for the virtual theater company, providing lethal protection from his VTOL jet in the skies. The juxtaposition of the scrappy theater company trying to pull together a production with a massive military fighter jet hovering above them is exactly what makes GTA Hamlet special.ParTebs involvement and the troupes other random encounters with GTAO players helps make the ambitious effort truly feel like live theater, complete with the risky elements of chance: Anything can happen during a live performance, including audience interference. When ParTeb offers to audition with my [virtual green alien] butt, only to get on stage and beautifully recite a portion of the Quran, the sheer surprise at the unexpected turn of events makes the moment truly magical.Spontaneity is the key to GTA Hamlets success as a theatrical production, as it is for any of the other countless GTA Online role players attempting to make their virtual dreams come true inside a chaotic game. Some people play the game without committing crimes. Others roleplay as high school students. Some people play as an assassin-for-hire, while others pretend to be cops. All of them have to navigate the essential tension between their individual goals, what the game was actually designed for, and the goals of every other player around them.This same tension arose when Past Lives director Celine Song attempted to mount a production of Anton Chekhovs The Seagull in The Sims 4. Polygons Nicole Carpenter noted how that provided a challenge to the production, but also added extra elements of humor and surprising profundity, just like in GTA Hamlet:Sims, of course, operate with free will, meaning that if they have a different need to be fulfilled say, theyre hungry or need to pee theyll do that, rather than what theyre commanded to do by the player.That makes creating a live production, where the Sims (as actors) should follow the players every move, much more chaotic. But it also helps reimagine this classic text in a way thats both profound and hilarious.Spontaneous action isnt the only place where GTA Hamlet gains strength from its form. When the climax occurs and characters start dying left and right, GTA Onlines kill feed dutifully reports each death. (Spoiler alert for a more than 400-year-old-play, I guess.) Queen_Gertrude has chosen the easy way out. Hamlet_thedane killed King_Claudius. Hamlet_thedane has chosen the easy way out. In these moments, Grand Theft Hamlet best connects the vast distance between the history of live theater and the new medium its been pulled into.Hamlet has been performed untold numbers of times, in untold numbers of ways, but never quite like this before. Its a thrilling reminder that there are always new ways to re-imagine our oldest and most enduring stories. It makes Grand Theft Hamlet an exciting entry in a new wave of movies and theater productions taking advantage of the spontaneity of video game worlds as a potential location for narrative action. The documentary is also a helpful reminder to artists working in (not-so) new and difficult forms that sometimes, the chaos is the point.Grand Theft Hamlet is currently in theaters.

A new Resident Evil reboot from Barbarian writer and director Zach Cregger is in the works, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The publication reports that Cregger is on board to write and direct the movie, which will be produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions, with Shay Hatten (John Wick: Chapter 4 ) as co-writer. Im probably not the only one questioning whether we really need another Resident Evil movie after half a dozen titles in the Milla Jovovich-led series and 2021s Welcome to Raccoon City, but as someone who loved Barbarian, I cant say Im not intrigued.Per The Hollywood Reporter, Creggers take is described by sources as a revamp that will take the title to its horror roots and be more faithful to the initial games. There arent any details about the upcoming movie beyond that, but Warner Bros., Netflix and two other studios are reportedly in a bidding war for it.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/the-filmmaker-behind-barbarian-is-leading-a-new-resident-evil-reboot-173415349.html?src=rss