Authorities: Bomb threats across US appear to be hoax

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say bomb threats sent to dozens of schools, universities and other locations across the U.S. appear to be a hoax.
The New York City Police Department said the threats sent Thursday were meant to cause disruption and compel recipients into sending money and are not considered credible.
Some of the emails had the subject line: “Think Twice.”
The Palm Beach County, Florida, sheriff’s office and the Boise, Idaho, police said they had no reason to b