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Who is Alexandros Paporakis who plotted alleged mass shooting at Hindu temple in Aurora? What his manifesto targeting Indians revealed

19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis was a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, who was arrested for an alleged plot for a potential mass shooting targeting a Hindu place of worship. It is not yet known which Hindu temple was the target. Paporakis' co-workers told police they had received digital communications from…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Young voters fear mass shootings but are divided on gun control

Nearly 50 million Americans ages 18 to 29 are eligible to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, and about 60% say they plan to. If they follow through, it would break midterm turnout records for voters under 30.

The Conversation · Oct 15

'Where anti-Indian hatred can lead': US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi's warning after plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that anti-Indian hatred and white supremacist ideology can lead to deadly violence after police arrested a 19-year-old man accused of planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.

The Times of India · Oct 15

19-year-old man arrested in US over alleged plot to target Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois

A 19-year-old man named Alexandros Paporakis was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting in Illinois. He reportedly targeted a Hindu place of worship and expressed white supremacist ideologies in a document. Police recovered weapons and tactical equipment from his residence after his arrest. Local authorities and the Indian Consulate…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

White supremacist’s attempted mass shooting at Hindu temple in Chicago thwarted after gun jams

Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons

The Independent UK · Oct 15

States Sue Over ChatGPT Safety: 8 US attorneys general allege harmful AI nudges; seek court-ordered changes

OpenAI is facing a fresh legal challenge in the US, with attorneys general from eight states accusing the company of exposing users, including teenagers, to harmful behaviour through its ChatGPT chatbot. The lawsuits allege that the AI tool has reinforced delusions, encouraged self-harm and helped users plan violence, including mass…

The Times of India · Oct 15

US man, 19, arrested over alleged mass shooting plot targeting Hindu temple in Palatine Illinois

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…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Two dead and child wounded after gunman open fires at memorial service in South Africa

The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Erie Mass Shooting: Police Chief Says 'Mental Health Is at Play' as Coroner Names Gunman Who Killed Eight

Erie mass shooting victims included a pregnant woman and two young children. Find out what officers found about the killings and what research shows on motive.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Erie mass shooting victims named as grandfather’s motive for killing 8 remains a mystery

Audio evidence recovered by investigators included muffled gunshot sounds coming from inside the home just before two ‘distressed’ began pounding on the door

The Independent UK · Oct 12