Why did Travis Scott play on as fans were crushed to death?

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4 years ago

November 9, 2021

Brittany Coles

The question on everyone’s lips is why did Travis Scott play on as fans were crushed to death?

At least 8 were killed and hundreds injured at the rapper’s Astroworld Fest in Houstan, texas

Houston Police say they met with Travis Scott and expressed their concerns ahead of the festival

More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed, which Travis Scott and Drake are currently facing

In a series of instagram stories, Travis Scott made an emotional video “sending out prayers to the ones” who lost their lives

The rapper addressed criticism that he continued with his performance as fans surged in the deadly stampede, and others yelled “stop the show.”

Kylie Jenner, who is pregnant with the couple’s second child, copped hate for posting several videos of the crowd while she was at the festival

Social media is flooding with videos from the event… including fans jumping the stage to try and stop the show

#Astroworld has over 1.6 billion views on tiktok alone., with fans encouraging each other to remove the rapper from their Spotify playlists

Dozens of clips posted by people at the show will be used in the investigation… but what everyone wants to know… is why did the show go on?

Social media users are now resurfacing clips of when artists stopped their shows because of fan safety.

The event wasn’t overcrowded for the venue, and there was enough police… but Scott does have a history of encouraging fans to engage in dangerous behaviour.

Ireland Baldwin has compared Travis Scott’s deadly festival show to her father Alec’s fatal Rust shooting.

She is among many who are taking to socials to share their thoughts, all while the criminal investigation unfolds into what exactly went wrong.

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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17 hours ago

October 31, 2025

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

In Short:
– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

Author: Tilman Ruff

Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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18 hours ago

October 31, 2025

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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18 hours ago

October 31, 2025

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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