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Your lookahead horoscope: February 8, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A Venus-Uranus link on your birthday suggests you will be attracted to people and causes that are out of the ordinary over the next 12 months. That’s fine, but take care you don’t get swept away by passions you may not be able to control. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): It’s never nice being told you are wrong but on this occasion the person doing the telling is doing you a favour. If you carry on along your current path you will inevitably hit a wall, so listen to what they have to say. It’s good advice. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You seem to be wasting a lot of time and energy on minor matters that can probably be safely ignored and that is something you will need to deal with over the next few days. There are far more important things that need looking at. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Do what you want to do this week rather than what other people expect you to do. You have gone out of your way of late to make life easier for family and friends and now you...

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Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna: Suspects Planned Mass Casualties

In a chilling turn of events, authorities in Austria have thwarted a plot to attack Taylor Swift’s upcoming Eras Tour shows in Vienna. The prime suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian with North Macedonian roots, confessed to planning a suicide attack. His horrifying intentions included not only taking his own life but also causing mass casualties among concertgoers using knives and explosive devices.

The suspect had downloaded bomb-building manuals and was found in possession of hydrogen peroxide, homemade explosives, detonators, and detonator cables at his apartment. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner emphasized that a tragedy was prevented thanks to the authorities’ intervention.

Additionally, a second suspect, a 17-year-old Austrian citizen with Turkish and Croatian roots, had Islamic State and al Qaeda material at their home. A third suspect, a 15-year-old Austrian national with Turkish roots, is currently being questioned by authorities.

The cancellations of three sold-out concerts devastated Swifties worldwide, many of whom had invested significant resources in travel and lodging for the now-canceled shows.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and security measures at large-scale events. Thankfully, authorities acted swiftly to prevent a potential tragedy, ensuring the safety of concert attendees and the community at large.

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