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Wittenberg University in Springfield takes extreme precautions after threats of shooting
After several schools and buildings in Springfield, Ohio, had to close last week due to bomb threats, and following Donald Trump’s amplification of false claims against Haitians during his debate with Kamala Harris, Wittenberg University has announced “extreme precautions” this weekend due to new threats.
In a message posted on its website, Wittenberg University reported that on Saturday, an email was received threatening a potential shooting on campus on Sunday, September 15. The message was “targeted at Haitian members” of the community.
The email claimed that another local campus received the same threat. These incidents are being investigated by the Wittenberg Police, Springfield Police, and the FBI.
In response to the threats, all students, faculty, and staff have been advised to “take extreme precautions and remain alert to their surroundings,” while all weekend activities and sporting events have been canceled.
“The university administrators acknowledge that the city of Springfield has experienced an increase in threats against local government, businesses, and schools over the past week,” the statement concluded.
These threats come after several prominent Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, promoted racist and false claims that Haitian immigrants are killing and eating pets.
Despite a lack of evidence and local officials denying these claims and calling for the rumors to stop as they endanger the community, the rumors persist.
In a CNN interview on Sunday, Vance did not retract his statements, asserting that the claims are based on what his constituents are telling him “firsthand.” He also claimed to have evidence that “immigrants are capturing geese from the local park pond and eating them.”
Regarding the threats the city is facing as a result of being mentioned in the debate, Vance stated that what is putting Springfield residents at risk is not being able to afford housing and that hospitals are overwhelmed because “Kamala Harris allowed 20,000 Haitian immigrants to be brought to a small town in Ohio.”
Located in southwestern Ohio with around 60,000 residents, Springfield has seen the arrival of approximately 10,000 Haitians in recent years seeking work.
In a media briefing this week, Trump stated that if elected president, his plan to carry out the “largest deportation (of immigrants) in the country’s history” would start in Springfield, Ohio, and head to Venezuela.
“This is what you can say: We will carry out mass deportations from Springfield. We will remove those people. We will send them back to Venezuela,” he declared in a press conference at his golf club in Palos Verdes, California.
He believes that “illegal Haitians” are destroying the way of life for the local residents.
International
Portuguese Authorities Seize 2.6 Tons of Cocaine Worth More Than $550 Million in Drug Bust
Italian financial police reported Monday that Portuguese authorities intercepted a speedboat carrying more than 2.6 tons of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding $550 million.
Four people — two Spanish nationals, one Albanian citizen, and a man from Gibraltar — were arrested in connection with the operation, according to Italian authorities.
The vessel was intercepted off the coast of Lisbon by Portugal’s maritime police following an investigation led by Italian authorities.
Italian financial police estimated that the seized shipment had a street value of approximately 500 million euros ($570 million), making it one of the largest drug seizures reported in the region in recent years.
Portuguese authorities said the interception took place on Thursday, about 90 kilometers (50 nautical miles) southwest of Cape Espichel, during an operation targeting international drug trafficking routes.
International
U.S. and Iran Maintain Ceasefire as Trump Expresses Optimism Over New Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that there are “good chances” of reaching an agreement with Iran, as both sides maintained a ceasefire for the third consecutive day following weeks of escalating hostilities.
Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of resuming diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the conflict, which began in late February and has raised international concerns over its impact on global markets and energy supplies.
The fighting has remained suspended since Saturday, after the United States resumed airstrikes against Iran amid a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The renewed military action had previously caused the collapse of an earlier ceasefire agreement.
Asked about the prospects for negotiations aboard Air Force One, Trump said: “I have a lot of patience… We’ll see what happens. I think there are good chances that something could happen.”
The U.S. president also highlighted Washington’s military capabilities, saying: “We have a lot of ammunition,” while adding that he would like to have more resources due to U.S. support for Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Trump was allowing diplomatic efforts more time, explaining that the president was “giving some space to the talks” while maintaining that Washington remains prepared to take action if necessary.
Meanwhile, tensions continue in other areas of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia reported that it intercepted drones launched from Iraq by groups allied with Tehran and urged the Iraqi government to take measures to prevent further attacks.
International
Police Investigate After Remains of Five Newborns Found in French Apartment
French authorities have opened a murder investigation after the discovery of human remains believed to belong to five newborn babies inside an apartment in the historic center of a city, the local prosecutor’s office reported Monday night.
According to prosecutors, a 32-year-old woman had given birth at home on Sunday to a healthy baby before being taken to a hospital for medical care.
The discovery was made after the woman’s 32-year-old partner began searching the residence after reportedly learning, once again and at a late stage, that she had been pregnant.
During the search, the man found what appeared to be human remains and informed the hospital, which then alerted prosecutors.
A forensic doctor determined that the remains likely belonged to five newborn infants. Authorities have not yet established the circumstances or motive behind the case.
Investigators have not been able to interview the mother, who remains hospitalized following the delivery.
Prosecutors also confirmed that the couple has two other children, aged eight and nine years old. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to clarify the events surrounding the discovery.
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