A Florida woman, Briana Boston, was arrested for threatening her health insurance provider, BlueCross BlueShield, echoing the phrase used by the alleged killer of a UnitedHealthcare CEO. Boston's threat, inspired by the recent killing, resulted in charges of threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. He lawyer said she was overcharged as she only made those threats over the telephone which should come under freedom of speech.
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Barnard College's library was evacuated after a fake bomb threat disrupted a pro-Palestinian sit-in protest. Nine individuals were taken into custody. The demonstration followed the expulsions of student protesters. Videos showed protesters inside the building and police intervention. Barnard President Laura Rosenbury condemned the disruption, emphasizing the importance of the academic mission and normal campus activities.
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