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Police arrested 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu Temple. Investigations revealed he communicated threats and shared a detailed document about the attack. Law enforcement recovered a rifle, ammunition, and tactical equipment in his residence. The FBI noted the extremist ideologies expressed in his writings targeting individuals of South Asian heritage. The prompt action of local police contributed to preventing potential violence in the community.

US stock Market today: Much of Wall Street’s pain on Wednesday was due to drops for companies riding the AI frenzy to huge profit growth and stellar stock gains.

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly indicated that further adjustments to interest rates might be necessary to address inflation. She emphasized that the Fed does not feel urgency for immediate action in the upcoming meeting. Daly highlighted the stability of the labor market, which offers some flexibility for monetary policy decisions. Financial markets are reflecting a range of expectations regarding potential rate hikes in the near term.

The head of the International Monetary Fund highlights the urgent need to address global debt levels. Rising interest rates and inflation have created burdens on low-income countries, with many unable to finance their needs. The median developing country is paying significantly more in interest compared to developed nations, affecting government budgets. Job creation and investment initiatives are crucial for the upcoming workforce, especially as artificial intelligence advances.

Delhi Police detained several opposition leaders and Ankita Bhandari's parents during a protest at India Gate. Congress leaders criticized the police action as an attack on democratic freedoms and justice. The protestors demanded the cancellation of Dushyant Gautam's recent appointment as Sikkim Governor. Family members of Ankita Bhandari expressed their discontent over political appointments amidst ongoing investigations. The situation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the quest for justice in Ankita's case.

Delhi Police detained several opposition leaders and Ankita Bhandari's parents during a protest at India Gate. Congress leaders criticized the police action as an attack on democratic freedoms and justice. The protestors demanded the cancellation of Dushyant Gautam's recent appointment as Sikkim Governor. Family members of Ankita Bhandari expressed their discontent over political appointments amidst ongoing investigations. The situation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the quest for justice in Ankita's case.

A woman reported being sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago campus. Police are investigating the allegations during a time of heightened awareness about campus sexual violence. The perpetrator allegedly fled after being confronted by another party attendee, and university officials are seeking more information. The fraternity involved stated that no members participated in the incident or encouraged the behavior.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff confronted faculty frustration regarding his administration's handling of a serious sexual assault allegation. During a Faculty Senate meeting, faculty members expressed significant anger and questioned Kotlikoff's management of the incident. Faculty are considering a no-confidence resolution to signal their dissatisfaction with administration transparency and reforms. As the administration has faced a lawsuit related to the case, many faculty urge changes to address systemic issues.

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is facing questions about her legal credentials and background. Although she claims to be a lawyer, there is no evidence she has passed any bar exam. The White House has defended her, stating she is uniquely qualified for her role. Concerns have been raised about her misrepresentation of legal status which may violate California law.

The United States and China are in regular talks to iron out details of a framework announced last month for handling AI-related incidents and institutionalising bilateral dialogue, multiple sources told the South China Morning Post. The technical teams of the two countries aim to make AI cooperation a potential deliverable when presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen next month – their third face-to-face...

Chinese military scientists claim they have developed an algorithm that could help identify electronic warfare units using civil aviation flight data. The researchers said they had located two sources of interference that were spoofing their locations near Israel during the conflict with Iran. The team did not explain why they had focused on the Israeli military. The researchers estimated the locations of the two units as being near Haifa, with reported positioning errors between 10.9km and...

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the United States must act to prevent Iran's nuclear ambitions. Protests erupted during his speech at the Association of the US Army meeting, with demonstrators expressing their dissatisfaction. Hegseth responded to hecklers in the audience, which were eventually removed by security personnel. In related events, US Central Command reported the destruction of an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman.