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SummaryOn Sunday in Boulder, Colorado, six individuals were injured during a violent incident at a mall where a peaceful event supporting Israeli hostages was underway. A suspect reportedly used Molotov cocktails and other incendiary devices to attack attendees, with victims ranging in age from 67 to 88; at least one person is in critical condition. The FBI has classified the attack as a "suspected act of terrorism" and is actively investigating the situation. Full Article

SummaryA man shouting "free Palestine" attacked a pro-Israeli gathering in Boulder, Colorado, using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, injuring six individuals aged 67 to 88, some seriously. The FBI is investigating the incident as a suspected act of terrorism, with the suspect, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, arrested at the scene. Officials, including Colorado's Attorney General and Israel's foreign minister, condemned the attack as antisemitic violence, emphasizing that such acts of hate are...

SummaryThe Trump administration's crackdown on international students has led to widespread confusion and legal battles, including a recent extension of an injunction for Harvard University against visa revocations. Since March, over 4,700 foreign-born students have faced visa terminations, with the State Department now targeting Chinese students based on national security concerns. Despite legal challenges, the administration continues to escalate its efforts, including halting new student visa interviews and expanding social media screenings for applicants. Full...

Scottie Scheffler secured a four-shot victory at the Memorial Tournament, closing with a 2-under 70 to join Tiger Woods as a repeat winner. Despite a slow start due to hand surgery earlier in the year, Scheffler displayed impressive consistency, making only one bogey over the final 40 holes, finishing at 10-under 278. Ben Griffin, who finished second with a 73, briefly challenged Scheffler but faltered on the 17th, while Sepp Straka took third; Scheffler's win...

SummaryA Chinese national, Haoxiang Gao, charged with illegal voting at the University of Michigan, has fled the U.S. after admitting to casting a ballot in the 2024 general election. Gao was ordered to surrender his passport but managed to board a flight to Shanghai on January 19 using his Chinese passport. He faces federal charges for fleeing prosecution, though extradition from China is unlikely, and his case highlights the rarity of noncitizen voting in federal...

A suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is in custody following a "targeted act of violence" at Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, where he allegedly used a "makeshift flamethrower" and Molotov cocktails during a march supporting Israeli hostages, injuring six individuals aged 67-88, with one in critical condition. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of terrorism, noting that Soliman shouted anti-Zionist slogans during the attack, which occurred at 1:26 p.m. and led...