8 dead after crowd surge at Astroworld concert

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3 years ago

November 8, 2021

William Howard

300 people injured as concerns grow that some in the crowd were drugged

Tributes are flowing for those who died following a stampede at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas.

At least 8 were killed and hundreds injured at the event as police continue their investigation into the cause.

Scott says he has been working to help the families of “the ones that were lost”.

Many of the victims were young, with the youngest casualty just 14 years of age…

Meanwhile, the family of one 16-year-old victim, Brianna Rodriguez says their loved one is “dancing her way to heaven’s pearly gates”.

This follows reports of an Astroworld security officer saying he felt a “prick” in his neck as police investigate whether someone in the crowd had been injecting partygoers with drugs.

The surge began at about 9:15 P-M on Friday, when panic unfolded at the festival and the crowd pressed forward, crushing hundreds.

Around 300 people were treated for injuries such as cuts and bruises.

This comes as a Harris County Judge calls for an independent investigation into the incident.

Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending