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Lawsuit: Couple seeks more than $1M in death of unborn child after pregnant mother trampled at Astroworld Festival

A woman who said she was pregnant while attending Travis Scott’s deadly Astroworld Festival is suing Scott, Live Nation and other event partners, claiming the crowd surge caused her to lose her baby.

Astroworld Festival tragedy headliner Travis Scott set to headline again at massive planned concerts at international venues

Astroworld Festival headliner Travis Scott is set to headline another festival for the first time since the tragedy in which 10 people died in Houston.

Coachella Defeated My Cynicism About Music Festivals

Amid the sweat and superficiality of the first Coachella since 2019, the most maligned concert format felt vital again.

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Task force identifies safety failures at the Astroworld Festival (April 21, 2022) – Houston Public Media

On Thursday's show: A task force formed after the deadly Astroworld Festival has presented recommendations on how Texas can avoid future tragedies. And new research suggests attitudes about tattoos at work are evolving.

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Gov. Abbott’s task force on concert safety releases list of recommendations to prevent future tragedies like Astroworld Festival

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the Texas Task Force on concert safety has released their final report, which includes recommendations and strategies to ensure the safety of concertgoers.

Documentary about Astroworld Festival tragedy to be released later this month

“Concert Crush,” a documentary about the Astroworld Festival tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 young rap fans and left dozens of others seriously injured, will open in Texas later this month.

Travis Scott launches event safety initiative after Astroworld deaths and lawsuits

Four months after the Astroworld tragedy, Travis Scott's Project HEAL intends to "take much needed action towards supporting real solutions that make all events the safest spaces they can possibly be."

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‘Project HEAL’: Travis Scott announces Houston community effort months after 10 killed at Astroworld Festival

Rapper Travis Scott announced the launch of a multi-tier community effort in the Houston area in a social media post that references the Astroworld Festival tragedy. Ten people were killed in Houston last November at the festival.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Feb. 4

Here are things to know for Friday, Feb. 4:

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Astroworld Festival lawsuits update: Hundreds of cases combined into single class-action suit

Hundreds of lawsuits are now combined into one massive case against Travis Scott and Live Nation in connection with the Astroworld Festival which turned deadly last year.

Mark your calendars! Tickets to Billy Joel in concert at Minute Maid Park to go on sale soon

Billy Joel fans, rejoice! Tickets to his Texas show at Minute Maid Park will go on sale beginning Jan. 24.

Live Nation defends When We Were Young festival safety concerns

The entertainment company issued a statement to dispel doubts some would-be concert-goers...

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HPD, FBI set up website for public to upload pics, videos from Astroworld Festival tragedy

The Houston Police Department partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigates to create a website where the public can upload pictures and videos taken during the Astroworld Festival in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge.

FBI launches website gathering Astroworld photo, video evidence

The federal agency is asking the public to submit photos and video of the venue on the...

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Astroworld Festival: State task force on concert safety hopes to present recommendations to Gov. Abbott this Spring

In San Antonio on Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott’s Texas Task Force for Concert Safety met for the fifth time in less than two months. Friday afternoon Brendon Anthony, the Chair of the Task Force, spoke with KPRC 2 Investigates, admitting many are watching the recommendations the committee is working on closely.

Congressional panel investigates deadly Astroworld concert

HOUSTON (AP) — A Congressional committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge and at[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Congress launches probe into Live Nation’s deadly Astroworld festival

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has asked Live Nation for information regarding the crowd-crush disaster at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival.

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Congressional panel investigates deadly Astroworld concert – Houston Public Media

A Congressional committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge.

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House committee launches investigation into Astroworld organizer Live Nation following deadly crowd surge

The House Oversight and Reform Committee released a letter announcing its decision to...

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Congressional panel investigates deadly Astroworld concert

A congressional committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge.

House committee launches probe into deadly Astroworld festival

The House Oversight Committee launched a bipartisan investigation into the events that led to 10 deaths at the Astroworld festival.

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Cause of death for all 10 Astroworld Festival victims released

The 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston died from compression asphyxia, officials announced Thursday.

VIDEO: Watch as Astroworld Festival stage dismantled in Houston

KPRC 2 captured drone footage of the Astroworld Festival stage being dismantled more than a month after the event in which 10 people were killed when the crowd pressed toward the stage.

Astroworld Festival stage at NRG Park coming down a month later

Crews are tearing down the Astroworld Festival stage nearly a month and a half after the event.

Travis Scott lays blame on production staff in first interview since Astroworld disaster – Houston Public Media

Travis Scott says he was unaware of the deaths and injuries during his Astroworld Festival concert and blames production professionals for not stopping the show.

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Houston law firm files $10 billion mega lawsuit against Travis Scott

Brent Coon & Associates currently represents 1,547 concert-goers, more than any other...

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Travis Scott requests lawsuits be dismissed, issues general denial following deadly Astroworld Festival

Rapper Travis Scott has requested for lawsuits to be dismissed Monday following the deadly Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5.

Hulu removes Astroworld Festival documentary after receiving backlash online

The 50-minute ABC News special was taken down shortly after it debuted on the...

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‘Out of respect’: Megan Thee Stallion cancels upcoming Houston concert due to Astroworld Festival tragedy

Megan Thee Stallion announced Monday that her Houston concert in December will be canceled after the Astroworld Festival tragedy.

14-year-old boy was trampled to death at Astroworld concert, family’s attorney says – Houston Public Media

The suits alleges negligence and gross negligence on the part of all named defendants, including Apple, Travis Scott, Live Nation, and Scoremore.

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14-year-old boy was trampled to death at Astroworld concert, family’s attorney says – Houston Public Media

The suits alleges negligence and gross negligence on the part of all named defendants, including Apple, Travis Scott, Live Nation, and Scoremore.

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Astroworld Festival victim’s family, attorneys speak at NRG Park

The family and friends of Rodolfo “Rudy” Peña, a 23-year-old Astroworld Festival victim, will visit NRG Park. The family will be accompanied by their attorneys, Rosendo Almaraz Jr. and Valerie Cortinas Fisher.

‘This pain should never be felt by anyone’: Family of Houston 14-year-old killed at Astroworld Festival files lawsuit

Nearly a month after the fatal Astroworld Festival concert, the number of lawsuits stemming from the tragedy continues to rise.

Kylie Jenner shows off lavish holiday decor amid Astroworld lawsuits

After weeks of remaining mum on social media, Kylie Jenner returned to Instagram on Friday to give fans a peek at her holiday decor.

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At least 7 of the 10 Astroworld concertgoers who died were standing in the same small section, according to a Washington Post investigation

The Post's investigation revealed seven of the victims were standing in the same area, which was enclosed on three sides by metal barriers.

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KPRC 2 Investigates: Astroworld tragedy attorney ads skyrocket, warning about your private information

The ads online and on TV from Astroworld festival attorneys are in overdrive. As we see with every tragedy, there are always bad guys who will try to cash in. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know about sending your personal information out and also advice for screening potential attorneys.

Rolling Loud California increases age limit to 18 after Astroworld tragedy

Like Astroworld, the concert series was previously open to all ages.

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Chicago firm files lawsuit on behalf at best friends killed at Astroworld

Former high school teammates Jacob Jurinek, 20, and Franco Patino, 21, died within 21...

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Ezra Blount, 9-year-old victim of Astroworld Festival tragedy, laid to rest Tuesday

Ezra Solomon Blount, the youngest victim of the Astroworld Festival Tragedy, will be laid to rest on Tuesday. The homegoing service is being held at Inspiring Body of Christ Church in Dallas, Texas, beginning at 11 a.m.

‘It all seemed weird’: 2 Astroworld Festival security guards injured during Travis Scott concert announce lawsuit, describe festival conditions

Two security guards who say they were injured during the deadly Travis Scott Astroworld Festival announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit against a number of parties, including the security company who hired them.

Khloe Kardashian slammed for Kyle Rittenhouse comments amid Astroworld silence

Khloe Kardashian is being criticized on Twitter for seemingly commenting on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict amid ongoing controversy stemming from Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival tragedy.

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Parents sue Travis Scott, Live Nation after they say 27-year-old son died trying to save fiancée at Astroworld Festival

A Dallas law firm has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation, rapper Travis Scott, and other defendants on behalf of the family of Danish Baig, 27, who they say died fighting to save his fiancée during the crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival.

Family of man who died saving fiancée at Astroworld sues Travis Scott, organizers

Mirza Danish Baig, 27, died while trying to lead his partner out of a crowd crush at the...

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$2 billion lawsuit filed against Travis Scott, Drake, Live Nation and Apple Music following Astroworld Festival tragedy

A Texas-based attorney filed a $2 billion lawsuit against Travis Scott and others following the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival that left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.

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Astroworld Festival victims’ attorneys hold news conference

Four attorneys working for those who were hurt or died during the Astroworld Festival are holding a news conference on Thursday.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Nov. 18

Here are things to know for Thursday, Nov. 18:

‘Trampled and traumatized’: Dr. Phil to speak with Astroworld Festival concertgoers in new episode

An ICU nurse set to appear on Dr. Phil describes her near-death experience at the Astroworld Festival.

Travis Scott, Drake hit with $750M Astroworld lawsuit

The suit, filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, includes the family of deceased...

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$750 million lawsuit filed for more than 120 people in Astroworld Festival tragedy

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee is now adding to the list of lawsuits filed after the Astroworld Festival tragedy that killed 10 people.

‘Bharti is love’: Family, friends gather to say goodbye to 22-year-old Astroworld Festival victim

It was an emotional day Tuesday for family and friends of Bharti Shahani, the 22-year-old Texas A&M student who died after being injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Nov.5.

Nike postpones launch of Travis Scott's new sneakers in the wake of Astroworld tragedy

The company said it was delaying the launch "out of respect for everyone impacted."

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Head of Astroworld medics said 11 people went into cardiac arrest at the same time during Travis Scott's show

"This is something I have nightmares about for the rest of my life," Alex Pollak, the CEO and founder of ParaDocs, told KHOU 11.

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Medic company hired by Astroworld Festival organizers speaks out

The CEO of ParaDocs, the medic company hired by Astroworld Festival organizers, spoke out for the first time Monday and said more than 70 people worked to save lives during the deadly tragedy.

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NIKE postpones Travis Scott’s sneaker launch ‘out of respect’ for Astroworld Festival victims

Representatives announced Monday afternoon that NIKE will not be releasing their new collaboration with Travis Scott any time soon.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Here’s who was hired to handle ‘crowd control’ at the Astroworld Festival

Their yellow jackets and vests stand out in the seas of people attending Houston’s largest events, but former security guards say the hiring and training practices Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) uses fail to equip personnel with the skills necessary to handle bigger problems.

Astroworld Park and Astroworld Festival: This is what we know about how the festival acquired the beloved Houston Six Flags theme park’s name

How did the Astroworld Festival get its name?

Harris County commissioners to vote to approve in-depth analysis of Astroworld Festival

Harris County commissioners will vote to approve an in-depth analysis of the planning, preparation and execution of Astroworld Festival 2021 on Wednesday.

Watch Live: Closing arguments in Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Rittenhouse, 18, is charged with killing two men and wounding a third in at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Nov. 15

Here are things to know for Monday, Nov. 15:

Getting treatment for mental health following Astroworld Festival tragedy

Trauma can look and feel different for different people.

9-year-old dies from injuries sustained at Astroworld Festival

Attorneys for the family said last week that Blount had been placed in a medically induced coma​ to combat severe brain, liver and kidney trauma.

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9-year-old dies from injuries sustained at Astroworld Festival

Attorneys for the family said last week that Blount had been placed in a medically induced coma​ to combat severe brain, liver and kidney trauma.

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9-year-old Astroworld victim Ezra Blount dies, bringing death toll to 10

Ezra Blount, the youngest person to die from injuries sustained at the festival, had been watching the show from his dad's shoulders and was trampled as the crowd surged, according to his family's lawsuit against Travis Scott and others involved in the event.

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9-year-old dies from injuries sustained at Astroworld Festival

Attorneys for the family said last week that Blount had been placed in a medically induced coma​ to combat severe brain, liver and kidney trauma.

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Funeral details released for Ezra Blount, 9-year-old trampled at Astroworld Festival

Funeral details have been released for Ezra Blount, the 9-year-old who died after he was trampled at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival.

A Teenager's Photos Went Viral After People Claimed She Died At Astroworld. She's Alive — And In Australia

"I was honestly very confused and was wondering how people found my pictures," 17-year-old Amelyun Nguyen told BuzzFeed News.View Entire Post ›

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16-year-old Heights HS student who died at Astroworld Festival to be laid to rest

Friends describe Brianna Rodriguez as a sweet and beautiful person who was always there to support her friends.

Ben Crump and Alex Hillard firms file lawsuits for more than 200 Astroworld attendees

The lawsuits allege that victims experienced various physical and mental injuries at the festival.

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‘Extremely complex’: Lead attorney in 2017 Las Vegas shooting assesses Astroworld Festival case

The Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival on Oct. 1, 2017, was the last major tragedy at a concert in the United States.

KPRC 2 Investigates: HFD’s Official Astroworld Concert Activity Log

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates exclusively obtained internal activity logs detailing what happened, as it happened, at the Astroworld Festival.

One week later: Concertgoers recall experience at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival

Today marks one week since the tragedy at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival.

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Grandmother who attended Astroworld Festival says she bought ‘death ticket’

Personal injury attorneys Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law PLLC and Alex Hilliard of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP held a news conference Friday morning announcing the filing of nearly 100 lawsuits for Astroworld Festival victims.

Bun B hosting food truck event to help raise money for Astroworld Festival victims this weekend

Rapper Bun B and the Eatsie Boys announced Wednesday that the rapper is teaming up with 8th Wonder Brewery to help raise money for the victims of the Astroworld Festival.

Travis Scott’s attorney says ‘finger-pointing needs to stop’

Exactly when did Travis Scott know things had gone terribly wrong last Friday night and does he feel responsible?

Houston Fire Union President appointed to Texas concert safety task force following Astroworld Targedy

Gov. Greg Abbott's office said the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety will review concert safety and develop ways to enhance security at live music events.

Texas A&M student becomes ninth person to die in Astroworld tragedy, attorney says

Bharti Shahani, 22, died nearly one week after the music festival.

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Deaths in Astroworld crowd surge climb to nine after college student dies from injuries, lawyer says

Texas A&M University senior Bharti Shahani, 22, was hospitalized after the festival where rapper Travis Scott performed.

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How to talk your kids about grief and loss following tragedy at Astroworld Festival

Dr. Shana D. Lewis explains what kids are feeling after experiencing trauma, how parents can help navigate conversations and help them cope with feelings of grief and loss.

Astroworld security guard was hit in the head — not injected with drugs, police say

Authorities continue to investigate the music festival, where eight people were killed in a crowd surge.

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No evidence security guard felt prick in neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld Festival, Houston police chief says

During a news conference Wednesday, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there was no evidence a security guard was “pricked” in the neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld festival Friday, despite previous reports to police.

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Astroworld Festival security guard says he had no training or experience ahead of event

KPRC 2 is working to share the stories of people who were at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on the day eight concertgoers tragically died within the crowd.

Astroworld security guard was hit in the head — not injected with drugs, police say

Authorities continue to investigate the music festival, where eight people were killed in a crowd surge.

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Governor Abbott forms special task force for concert safety following Astroworld Festival tragedy

Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the formation of the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety following the tragedy that unfolded at the Astroworld Festival that left eight concertgoers dead and injured hundreds of others.

Astroworld security guard wasn't drugged, Houston police chief says

The chief put the theory forward Sunday.

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‘We’re not going to leave any stones unturned’: Houston police chief says investigation into Astroworld festival tragedy could take weeks or months

Key questions remain unanswered after at least eight people were killed and hundreds more were injured in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival held Friday at NRG Park.

In wake of Astroworld tragedy, Texas creates new task force on concert safety

The state appears to have minimal oversight over events like the Astroworld concert. And some cities are more stringent than others.

Travis Scott was partying at Dave & Buster's after the Astroworld crowd rush when he found out people died, reports say

Scott was unaware of "the severity of the situation" at the time and left the party immediately after he was told, TMZ reported.

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A 22-year-old Texas A&M student injured at Astroworld has no brain activity, family says – Houston Public Media

The 22-year-old student was placed on a ventilator and has shown no sign of brain activity after Friday's Astroworld Festival.

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Everything we know about the Astroworld tragedy so far

At least eight people were killed and hundreds more were injured when a packed crowd of...

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Astroworld concertgoers struggle to make sense of what happened

Several said the crowd got out of control, but they didn’t realize it had turned deadly until much later.

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9-year-old "fighting for his life" after he was trampled at at Astroworld, lawyers say

The boy has been placed in a medically induced coma to combat brain, liver and kidney trauma, lawyers said.

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Travis Scott says he'll cover funeral expenses for those killed at Astroworld festival

Scott, who was performing at the time of the surge, is facing multiple lawsuits.

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The 8 people killed at Astroworld have been identified

Those who died include two Houston high school students.

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Drake releases first statement after deadly crowd surge at Astroworld Festival as more lawsuits are filed

Drake, who performed with Travis Scott during his set, released a statement about the deadly crowd surge at Houston's Astroworld Festival late Friday.

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Astroworld organizers had extensive medical, security plans. Did they follow them?

Music festival goers recount the chaos of that day, when eight people died, two dozen were hospitalized and scores more were injured.

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Houstonians process the Astroworld Festival tragedy – Houston Public Media

We share latest news and firsthand accounts of the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival.

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Travis Scott’s 2019 documentary showcased just how chaotic his concerts can be

In Netflix's "Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly," boisterous crowds and daring stunts emerge as a theme.

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Clips of musicians including Dave Grohl and Adele responding to potentially injured concert-goers resurface after 8 people died during Travis Scott's Astroworld

Following 8 deaths during Travis Scott's Astroworld festival, social media users are highlighting how other musicians have reacted to issues in crowds.

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Kendall Jenner slammed on Instagram for changing Astroworld post

At least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described as a surge of the crowd at Astroworld while rapper Travis Scott was performing.

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