Springfield, Ohio experienced bomb threats that led to the evacuation and closure of public schools and municipal buildings for the second consecutive day. Multiple locations, including schools and government buildings, were targeted in the threats. Local police and FBI agents are investigating the origin of the email threats. The city has been the subject of false claims involving its Haitian population, including rumors about immigrants stealing and eating pets, which city officials have refuted. Former President Donald Trump and JD Vance have pushed these false claims, leading to national attention on Springfield. City officials are urging for the spread of misinformation to stop and for national figures to understand the impact of their words on communities like Springfield. Vance also falsely claimed there was a rise in communicable diseases in Springfield, which the health commissioner stated was not accurate. This incident is ongoing, and updates are expected. Alicia Victoria Lozano and David K. Li reported on the situation from Springfield, Ohio and New York City respectively.
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