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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mother, 2 kids speak out after son in wheelchair aids in Boulder attack aftermath
BOULDER (KDVR) — A Jewish Lafayette family is telling their story of resilience after witnessing the terror attack in Boulder and helping in the aftermath. Rachel Cohen and her family live in Lafayette, but for over a year now, nearly every Sunday, they've gone to Pearl Street for the Run for Their Lives Walk. Rachel believes firmly in standing up for what she believes and teaches her five kids the same; that's why the walk was so important to them. Judge issues order stopping deportation of Boulder suspect's family She says she never required her kids to go, and only two came with her last Sunday. 'I'm a mom of five, so whoever's ready, we go, and it was my seven-year-old and my 14-year-old that day. My 14-year-old doesn't walk long distances well, so we took the wheelchair, loaded up and went.' She said. The walk was along its normal route when Rachel says she noticed the attacker due to his strange backpack, but she thought he must have been some sort of maintenance worker. Moments later she saw a wave of fire about 20 feet from her and her children. 'There was a crash and a smell of petrol and fire and I turned because I just knew something was wrong.' She said. 'The worst was an 88-year-old woman. It was the first time she'd walked with us. She was there on her birthday with her husband and the realization that my children could have been murdered, the realization that this happened here is incomprehensible in many ways.' She's had conversations with her son, Baruch, before about what to do in these situations, specifically after the Israeli Embassy shooting in D.C. She pushed him out of the way and left her daughter with him so she could go assist. 'He went off and went and looked for medical supplies and looked for what he could do not to help, not close to the danger, which is exactly what I would expect and afterwards I was told by people of how well he did calming people down.' She said. Baruch even spoke with first responders when they got on the scene. 'I gave them a quick rundown of the victims' conditions, how many, where they are, the suspect and then just while they're running because I wasn't going to stop them from where they needed to be,' Baruch said. 'I can't think of anyone who deserved this less': Holocaust survivor among Boulder attack victims Her husband drove the rest of the family over after the attack to aid and check in on the family, including her son Dov, who was shocked and is still trying to understand. 'I just saw how big it was and I just started crying because I thought, 'how can someone have such hatred for people that he tosses Molotovs at a crowd of people just supporting what they think?' I was so afraid knowing that someone could be so antisemitic,' she said. Despite the attack, Rachel says her and her family will be there again to walk on Sunday, to continue to stand with the Israeli hostages and show her children resilience. 'I'm not going to let some terrorize me out of doing the right thing, which is to support these people,' Rachel said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News18
16-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Student's US Visa Rejected Even With Rs 1 Crore Budget; Here's What Happened
Last Updated: The user shared details of his visa interview at the US embassy in Delhi, revealing his responses during the process. Applying for a visa to the United States could be a nerve-wracking task, and we all know why. While it's always at the discretion of the US government to approve or deny visa applications, the chances of facing denials remain high at all times. Among the major reasons behind visa rejections are some common errors made by applicants that can directly affect the process. So was the case with a young student, whose dream of studying in the US was shattered in a matter of minutes. Taking to Reddit, the student shared his experience after undergoing the visa interview at the US Embassy in New Delhi. The student, who was looking forward to pursuing his Master's in Finance at the CUNY Baruch College in New York, shared a bit of his conversation with the visa officer. After giving an affirmative response to questions about the I-20 certificate and passport, the student was asked about how he found out about the university. Being completely honest, the student said, 'I was searching for colleges that accept 3-year undergraduate degrees in the US, and that's when I came across Baruch. I also read a lot of good things about this college on platforms like LinkedIn," only to further reveal the names of other colleges that he had applied to. Lastly, the visa officer asked about his source of funding for the course in the US, to which the student mentioned a loan of Rs 50 lakh and another Rs 50 lakh from family savings. This is where the visa application got rejected, leaving the student perplexed about the reason. He asked fellow Reddit users for guidance about the possible reasons and whether he should reapply. A user wrote, 'Taking a loan for studying is a big no-no per my understanding. It shows that you have a high intention of staying back to recoup your loan. And the reality is that you do want to stay back. You did your best, and it did not work out. It was destined to be." Another added, 'For 'Did you apply to other universities?' you have to be careful. Rochester and Babson are top schools, not really in the same league as CUNY. I think it makes more sense to show you applied to schools of similar rank or for geographic diversity." While some users mentioned that the student's answer about financing the course could have been the reason, others noted that his response about finding the college might have sounded unconvincing to the officer. First Published:
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian student denied US Visa for one direct answer, here's what it was
Image credits: Getty Images American visas are one of the most prestigious ones across the globe. However, the journey to get one can be more gruesome than one can imagine, often leading to disappointments of a lifetime. This is what happened with an Indian student from Delhi who failed his US visa interview, just because of one direct answer. The young aspirant claimed he had secured admission in the Master's in Finance Program at the City University of New York (CUNY) Baruch. In the documents, everything looked promising with him having an I-20 form, a strong academic background and financial backing through a $58.5k loan and $58.5k in savings. However, when he walked the US Embassy in New Delhi for his F-1 visa interview, things didn't go as expected. The student took to Reddit to share the details of his interview, asking people to help and let him know why his visa got rejected. When asked by the Visa officer about how he found out about the university, the applicant replied that he was searching for colleges that accepted 3-year undergraduate degree in the US when he came across Baruch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo He had also read positive reviews of the university on platforms like LinkedIn. Following some other questions, he was left with a denied visa, which left him perplexed with the result. Reddit to the rescue Image credits: Reddit Many Reddit users replied to the applicant's post with possible reasons for his visa rejection. Many pointed out that his answer to choosing the university may have been the deal-breaker for the visa officer, as it wasn't deep. Maybe the reason why you chose that uni. Choosing the uni should be 'I want my career this and when I finish, I will be doing this job back in country, this uni help is polishing my skills XYZ…' By choosing a uni based on uni requirement might be the reason of rejection," replied a person on Reddit. "Never given an interview (upcoming) so don't know but, your why university answer was not it. It felt as if you first decided to go to the US and then started looking for universities. It should be the other way around. A student should be motivated to study and then find appropriate universities all around the world. If that perfect university somehow exists in US, you go there. Your answer doesn't show commitment. It feels as if you searched up the universities you were accepted into in 10 minutes and decided your future career," added another. Others thought his answer to the finance question was wrong. "The question about finances - always start with your parent(s), savings and then loan. They know you have plans to work in the US to pay off the loans," answered another Reddit user.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Just one straight answer cost a Delhi student his US visa, Reddit speculates what went wrong
For many Indian students, the dream of studying in the United States comes with years of preparation, exams, financial planning, and finally, a nerve-wracking visa interview. But for one young Indian applicant, all it took was a single answer to unravel that dream. The Delhi native claimed he had secured admission to the Master's in Finance program at the City University of New York (CUNY) Baruch. On paper, everything looked promising—an I‑20 form, a strong academic background, and financial backing through a $58.5k loan and $58.5k in savings. But when he walked into the US Embassy in New Delhi for his F-1 visa interview, things didn't go as planned. ALSO READ| One honest answer cost him his US visa, claims Indian, Reddit weighs in The applicant posted on Reddit narrating the experience, the visa officer asked standard questions—what university he was going to, why he chose it, and how he planned to finance his education. He responded that he found Baruch while 'searching for colleges which accept 3-year undergraduate degrees in US' and that he 'read a lot of good things about this college on platforms like LinkedIn.' That's it. Following those few minutes, the applicant was left with a denied visa. 'Can someone please help me know why my visa got rejected? I will be grateful if anyone can provide any insights. And is there any point in reapplying?' the Delhi guy asked. Now, some Redditors feel his 'why this university' answer lacked depth and showed no real personal connection to the program. 'Your answer doesn't show commitment. It feels as if you searched up the universities you were accepted into in 10 minutes and decided your future career,' one user commented. 'Never given an interview (upcoming) so don't know but, your why university answer was not it. It felt as if you first decided to go to the US and then started looking for universities. It should be the other way around.' Another commented, 'I thought the reason for his rejection was coz how he answered his finance question.' ALSO READ| Employer suddenly axed H-1b sponsorship THE DAY before the deadline, Redditor's ordeal goes viral While many empathised with the applicant, one pointed out gaps in his responses. He didn't elaborate his repayment plans for the loan. 'The question about finances - always start with your parent(s), savings and then loan. They know you have plans to work in the US to pay off the loans,' the Redditor said.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Well-Known Investor Cuts His Stakes in NVDA, AVGO, AAPL
Prominent investor Bill Baruch yesterday told CNBC that he had reduced his stakes in Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), and Apple (AAPL). Baruch, the founder and president of Blue Line Futures, cited several reasons for his moves, including speculation about tariffs being placed on semiconductors and the downward pressure on AAPL's revenue and profit margins. Why Baruch Reduced His Exposure to NVDA and AVGO Speculation about tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration on imported chips could mount "later this week," undermining NVDA stock and AVGO stock, Baruch said. The investor added that he did not want to hold onto his entire positions in NVDA and AVGO, in case the tariffs imposed by the administration on chips turn out to be higher than expected. Additionally, Baruch elected to trim his exposure to NVDA ahead of the release of the tech giant's first-quarter financial results. The company is expected to unveil its Q1 earnings later this month. However, Baruch did note that he "loves Broadcom's business," while his exposure to the stock is double its weight in the S&P 500. Why Baruch Reduced His Exposure to AAPL Apple's revenue is "shrinking," while the tech giant's margins may drop due to tariffs, Baruch stated. He also noted that AAPL stock advanced less from its bottom to its peak than many of its large-cap peers. While we acknowledge the potential of NVDA, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NVDA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey
