When discussing the biggest threats facing the United States these days, U.S. intelligence officials invariably mention China and Russia, then often segue to cyberattacks, pandemics and climate change. Islamic extremist terrorism, which animated American foreign policy and defense strategy for a decade and a half after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, has receded… Continue reading What is ISIS-K, the terror group linked to the Moscow concert hall bombing?
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Taylor Swift concert security guard who went viral for singing along says he was fired
A Minneapolis security guard who worked at the Eras Tour says he was fired for asking fans to take photos of him standing in front of Taylor Swift. Calvin Decker, who says he applied for the security job largely in order to attend a Swift concert without paying for tickets, went viral after a fan posted a… Continue reading Taylor Swift concert security guard who went viral for singing along says he was fired
First Lizzo concert since lawsuit was filed against her is canceled
The Made In America Festival — a two-day music event which artists Lizzo and Sza were scheduled to headline in September — has been canceled, according to an announcement on the festival’s website. In a statement posted to Made in America Festival’s social media pages, organizers cited “severe circumstances outside of production control.” They did… Continue reading First Lizzo concert since lawsuit was filed against her is canceled
Beyoncé’s tour paid D.C. Metro $100,000 to keep trains running after bad weather delayed concert
Beyoncé ensured her fans were able to get home safe after attendees of her Aug. 6 show in Washington, D.C.’s FedEx Field were forced to shelter in place due to heavy rain and lightning. The Grammy award-winning singer, who has been on tour since May in support of her “Renaissance” album, paid $100,000 to keep train stations… Continue reading Beyoncé’s tour paid D.C. Metro $100,000 to keep trains running after bad weather delayed concert
Man found dead after concert at Brooklyn music venue in 2nd disappearance in weeks
For the second time since June, a man who was last seen at a Brooklyn music complex was found dead at a nearby creek, the New York City Police Department said. The body of a man identified as John Castic, 27, was discovered late Tuesday morning in Newtown Creek, the police said in a statement.… Continue reading Man found dead after concert at Brooklyn music venue in 2nd disappearance in weeks