Bomb Threats Against Walmart, Whole Foods Come With Bitcoin Demands

Law-enforcement officials and retailers are investigating a wave of bomb threats across the US, targeting grocery operators and other stores. The threats have been spread across various areas and some callers have demanded gift cards, bitcoin or money. The FBI is working with local and state law-enforcement officials and asking members of the public to report any suspicious activity. It is unclear to authorities whether the threats are part of an organized effort.