Taylor Terror Threat

Published: Thu, 08/08/24

Updated: Mon, 08/12/24

Taylor Swift canceled three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna after authorities thwarted an ISIS-linked terrorist plot targeting her performances, leading to the arrests of two men.Insert Preheader


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Taylor Terror Threat

Variety

Taylor Swift canceled three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna after authorities thwarted an ISIS-linked terrorist plot targeting her performances, leading to the arrests of two men.

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The Washington Post

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Reuters

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USA Today

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PredictIt

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CNN

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After losing her primary, Rep. Cori Bush vowed revenge against AIPAC, accusing the pro-Israel PAC of heavily supporting her opponent, Wesley Bell, leading to her defeat.

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NBC News

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