## Taylor Swift Cancels ‘Eras Tour’ Shows In Vienna After Planned Terrorist Attack

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Taylor Swift has canceled her Vienna shows in Austria after learning there was a terrorist plot that would have targeted the Eras Tour.

Swift was set to perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

“Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Vienna shows cancelled due to government officials confirmation of planned terrorist attack,” read the statement from Barracuda Music.

The statement continued, “With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernest Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety.”.

Officials had initially said Swift’s shows would continue, noting that “the concrete danger has been minimized.”

Swift is set to return to London’s Wembley Stadium on August 15 to play five more nights.

The singer will return stateside on October 18, playing three consecutive nights at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. »

### Russia: State of emergency in Kursk amid incursion – DW – 08

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A state of emergency has been declared in the Russian border region of Kursk as troops continue to battle against an alleged Ukrainian incursion.

"To eliminate the consequences of enemy forces coming into the region, I took the decision to introduce a state of emergency in the Kursk region from 7 August," said Kursk's acting Governor Alexei Smirnov on Wednesday evening.

Neither the Freedom of Russia Legion nor the Russian Volunteers Corps have commented on reported border attacks on the Russian Kursk region. »

### Tim Walz Suddenly Stops Campaign Rally After Noticing Someone Needs Help

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nomination, arrives at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, August 7, 2024.

Walz stopped his speech at a rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday after noticing... Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nomination, arrives at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, August 7, 2024.

Walz stopped his speech at a rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday after noticing that a member of the crowd needed assistance due to the heat. »

### J.D. Vance’s ‘Stolen Valor’ Claim Against Tim Walz Is Total B.S.

Authored by rollingstone.com

JD Vance accuses Tim Walz of "stolen valor":.

"[Walz] said we shouldn't allow weapons that [he] used in war to be on America's streets.

Trending J.D. Vance's 'Stolen Valor' Claim Against Tim Walz Is Total B.S. »

### Russian Railway Networks Facing 'Imminent Collapse': Report

Authored by newsweek.com

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the authenticity of the audio clip or VChK-OGPU's report, and has contacted Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment by email.

A Russian Railways spokesperson told Vedomosti in February that the issue "became especially acute" in the final quarter of 2023.

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