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Cornell University Student Patrick Dai Arrested For Making Online Threats To Jewish Students On Campus

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Cornell University Student Arrested For Making Online Threats To Jewish Students On Campus

Patrick Dai allegedly threatened to “stab” Jewish students on campus.

Police in the United States have arrested a Cornell University students for allegedly making violent threats against his Jewish peers. The US Justice Department identified the students as 21-year-old Patrick Dai from Pittsford, New York. He is accused of posting threatening messages to the Cornell section of an online discussion website, including those calling for the deaths of Jewish people and a post that said “gonna shoot up 104 west”. The term 104 west refers to Cornell University dining hall that is located next to the Cornell Jewish Centre, the Justice Department further said.

Dai also allegedly threatened to “stab” and “slit the throat” of any Jewish males he sees on campus, to rape and throw off a cliff any Jewish females, and to behead any Jewish babies, according to Cornell University Police.

He was arrested after the investigators traced the deranged posts to Dai’s IP address at his off-campus apartment, NBC News reported citing federal complaint.

His family, however, believe their son is innocent.

“My son is in severe depression. He cannot control his emotion well due to the depression. No, I don’t think he committed the crime,” his father told New York Post in a text message, asking that his name not be used.

He also claimed that Dai sank into depression in 2021, one year after his engineering studies at the prestigious university.

At Cornell, Dai worked as an undergraduate consultant helping other engineering students with MATLAB, a computer programming language.

His parents said the man never had a history of violence.

“He was always very nice to society, well organised, helpful to my family and his classmates before 2021. He told us he lost his life goal and motivation. As parents, we tried to give him more love,” Dai’s father told the Post.

The US Justice Department website said the charge against Dai carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 (Rs 2.08 crore).

He will be presented before a federal court in Syracuse, New York, on Wednesday.

The investigation against him is being done by FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), which includes the New York State Police.



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Oil price LIVE: Crude ‘to hit $130’ as Strait of Hormuz closed and US | World | News

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The price of crude oil could hit a dramatic $133.91 in the next few days, according to forecast by broker LiteFinance.

It comes as the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is on the verge of collapse following a direct naval confrontation in the Gulf of Oman.

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the US Navy successfully intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska after it allegedly attempted to breach an American naval blockade.

While the US is dispatching a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a second round of peace negotiations, Iranian state media has rejected the invitation.

Tehran has condemned the seizure of its vessel as an “armed robbery” and a violation of the existing truce, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. lifts its maritime siege.

The ceasefire is due to expire this Wednesday – and Tehram and Washington still seem miles away from a peace deal.



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Eight children killed in horror mass shooting as gunman opens fire in two houses | World | News

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Eight children have been killed in a horrific mass shooting after a gunman opened fire in two houses in Louisiana, USA. Authorities say the young victims, ranging in age from one to 14, were killed in the “domestic disturbance” at around 6am on Sunday. A total of 10 people were shot, Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said.

Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations in the Cedar Grove neighbourhood. After leaving the first scene, the shooter then carried out a carjacking as patrol officers chased him before shooting him dead, Mr Smith said.

The crime scene spans two houses on one street, another on a separate street, as well as a fourth location.

Authorities said they are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident, and confirmed the gunman is related to some of the children who were killed.

Mr Smith said: “My heart is taken aback, I just cannot begin to imagine how such an event can occur. This effects the entire community. We all mourn with these families,” Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux told reporters.

“It’s a Sunday morning, I ask all of you to pray at your services this morning not just for this family, but for all the victims, for the victims at the hospital, and the community at large.

“This is a tragic situation. Maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had in Shreveport. It’s a terrible morning in Shreveport.”

He said the extent of the crime scene is unlike anything he’s seen before.

Louisiana State Police are now investigating, and they said no officers were harmed in the shooting or police pursuit. The force urged any witnesses or anyone with information to contact detectives.



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Horror as soldiers attacked by bear during training exercise | World | News

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Brown bears can weigh up to 680 kilogrammes (Image: Getty)

Two American soldiers suffered injuries after being mauled by a brown bear during a training drill in Alaska. The soldiers, from the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, were taking part in a land navigation exercise when they were attacked, officials said.

“Both individuals sustained injuries and are currently receiving appropriate medical care,” the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division, of which both soldiers are part of, said in a statement on Saturday. “For privacy reasons, we are not releasing names or specific details about their conditions until next of kin has been notified.” Officials said an investigation into the incident on Friday is ongoing.

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There are estimated to be around 30,000 brown bears in Alaska (Image: Getty)

There was no comment regarding the extent of their injuries.

Both soldiers carried and deployed bear spray during the exercise, CBS News reported, citing the statement.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) said it was likely a defensive attack by a bear that had not long emerged from a den following its winter hibernation.

Officials said they have been unable to locate the bear after a search.

Regional Supervisor Cyndi Wardlow said it was possible the bear spray saved the soldiers’ lives.

In a statement, she said: “We hope both individuals have a full and quick recovery, and our thoughts are with them during this time.

“ADF&G will continue investigating the circumstances that led to the attack and try to learn everything we can about what happened to increase public safety around wildlife in Alaska.

“In this case, having bear spray with them in the field may have saved their lives.”

There are estimated to be around 30,000 brown bears and 100,000 brown bears across the remote Alaska wilderness.

Brown bears can weigh up to 680 kilogrammes and reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.

Bear attacks are not uncommon in Alaska — 68 people were hospitalised in the state by the omnivores between 2000 to 2017, with brown bears responsible for around 96% of the attacks, according to a report.

Alaska’s Section of Epidemiology found there were 10 fatalities from eight separate attacks over the period.

Soldiers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson have previously been attacked by bears.

Almost four years ago, 30-year-old Staff Sergeant Seth Micahel Plant was killed after being attacked by a bear west of the Anchorage Regional Landfill, according to CBS News.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is home to more than 40,000 people, majority of whom are military personnel.

Brown bears are much less common on the US mainland, with numbers estimated to be below 2,000 and largely consigned to just four states; Montana, Washington, Idaho and Wyoming.



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