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A Florida student made a joke about Netanyahu. Then the land of the free showed her exactly how free she is

A Florida student is now staring down a possible 15-year prison sentence after what she claims was just a bad joke about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gabriela Saldana, a 23-year-old at Florida International University, was arrested on April 17, 2026, after two messages she sent in a 215-person student…

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FIU Student Arrested in Miami After Alleged Bomb Threat in WhatsApp Group Chat

A Florida International University student was arrested after police said she posted messages in a WhatsApp group chat that threatened violence tied to a scheduled campus event, a case that quickly rattled students and prompted university officials to describe the situation as a credible threat.

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FIU Student Arrested After Asking Netanyahu to 'Drop Bombs' on Her Campus in a WhatsApp Chat She Called a Joke

A Florida International University student was arrested for sending threatening messages in a WhatsApp group, leading to a felony charge. The case highlights the legal implications of digital communication.

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FIU President Faces Backlash Over 'Leniency' in Bigoted Chats Tied to Florida GOP Students: 'Directly Enabling Racism'

The n-word appeared hundreds of times in the group chat created by a local GOP official for conservative students, alongside comments referencing extremist rhetoric

Latin Times

We teach at a Florida university that agreed to cooperate with ICE – and we worry that it is making our students feel less safe

Since March 2025, at least 15 Florida public universities and colleges, including the University of Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville, have signed memorandums of agreement for their campus police departments to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Racist Chat Linked to GOP-Affiliated Students Fuels 'Chilling Effect' at Florida University

A racist group chat tied to GOP-affiliated student leaders at Florida International University has intensified concerns among students and faculty, who say the fallout is unfolding in a broader campus climate that discourages open discussion of race and racism.

Latin Times

Florida professors quietly defy restrictions on race and gender: ‘This is how authoritarianism works’

Sociology faculty are refusing to alter syllabi, even as state targets how race, gender and inequality are taught

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Disturbing Texts From Turning Point USA College President Exposed As He Is Forced To Resign

FIU Turning Point USA president resigns after leaked WhatsApp chats revealed racist, antisemitic, and homophobic messages shared with other conservative campus leaders.

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Turning Point USA college president resigns after racist text chat leaks

Ian Valdes, leader of the Florida International University chapter of the conservative youth group, steps down after offensive messages published in which members used N-word more than 400 times

The Independent UK

Young GOP activists used racial slurs, discussed killing Black Americans in WhatsApp chat: Report

A WhatsApp group of young Republicans, led by a local party secretary, reportedly featured hundreds of racial slurs and discussions of murdering Black Americans. Members also hurled antisemitic and misogynistic insults. The group's activities are now under criminal investigation, with party leadership calling for immediate resignations.

The Times of India

Florida college Republicans group chat reveals racist texts: ‘Avoid the coloreds like the plague’

In leaked chats, students at Florida International University referenced Nazis and made antisemitic and racist remarks

The Guardian - US

Whether it’s yoga, rock climbing or Dungeons & Dragons, taking leisure to a high level can be good for your well-being

What do collecting old editions of Dungeons Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and mastering yoga postures have in common? They are all forms of “serious leisure.”

The Conversation

What Sparked NextNRG (NXXT) Over 23% After‑Hours Surge?

NextNRG Inc. (NASDAQ:NXXT) shares jumped 23.59% in after-hours trading on Tuesday to $1.52 following news of a partnership with Florida International University to launch a large-scale wireless electric vehicle charging network.

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Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know

The Trump administration is trying to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs as part of a broader campaign to end what it calls “wokeness” in American education.

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A cold shock to ease the burn − how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout

When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body is continuously sending sensory signals to your brain. These signals paint a picture of the physical sensation of what you’re doing. Your brain then takes these signals and filters them through your past experience, goals,…

The Independent UK

Protein discovery may lead to Alzheimer’s treatment even before symptoms start

Researchers hope findings could help delay symptoms by five or six years

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How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it

Imagine a busy train station. Cameras monitor everything, from how clean the platforms are to whether a docking bay is empty or occupied. These cameras feed into an AI system that helps manage station operations and sends signals to incoming trains, letting them know when they can enter the station.

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Blue Whales Returned To Seychelles: Scientists Recorded 23 Species During Their Surveys

The Seychelles archipelago, that used to be a major whaling ground, recently surprised scientists with a major return of blue whales.

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25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising

Do you know where your drinking water comes from?

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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

A new report shows the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. has risen since the Supreme Court's ruling that opened the door for state bans

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Blue Whales Returned To Seychelles: Scientists Recorded 23 Species During Their Surveys

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Latin Times

How Abortion Could Tip the Scale in Florida's Elections, According to Experts

Democratic strategists discussed how Florida's referendum could impact the outcome of the 2024 elections during a forum hosted by Florida media outlets.

The Conversation

Your car might be watching you to keep you safe − at the expense of your privacy

Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you – literally and figuratively – as you drive down the road. It’s watching you with cameras that monitor the cabin and track where you’re looking, and with sensors that track your speed, lane position and rate of…

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Kamala Harris Energizes Gen Z Voters On College Tour

Vice President's 'Fight for Our Freedoms' campaign aims to mobilize young voters for 2024 election

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Overfishing leads to alarming decline in reef shark population, study says

The reef shark population has dropped to dangerously low numbers — way worse than researchers anticipated, according to a new study co-authored by Florida International University.

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