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- 1Israel releases footage of strike that killed Noa Argamani's abductor▼Watch: Israel releases footage of strike killing terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani
Israel has released footage of an airstrike it says killed the terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani during the October 7, 2023 attack. Argamani, a hostage taken from the Nova music festival, was rescued by Israeli forces in June 2024, making her one of the most high-profile former captives. The strike footage has drawn wide attention across Israeli and international media.
- 2More Music Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Hits Live Events●More Festivals Cancel as Climate Crisis Upends Live Music
Several music festivals have cancelled their events, with the climate crisis being cited as an increasingly disruptive force for the live music industry. Extreme weather, including heatwaves, floods and storms, is making outdoor events harder and riskier to stage, prompting organisers to call off or postpone festivals. The trend raises questions about the long-term viability of large outdoor gatherings and the growing costs of insurance, safety measures and scheduling changes across the sector.
- 3Ocean City assesses damage as nor'easter cancels music festival▼‘They made the right call on this one’: Ocean City assesses storm damage after nor’easter cancels music festival
A nor'easter battered Ocean City, Maryland, forcing organisers to cancel a scheduled music festival as officials began assessing damage along the resort town. Early reactions suggest the cancellation is being seen as the right decision given the dangerous conditions, with local crews now working to gauge the impact of the coastal storm before the resort can return to normal operations.
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The Mercury News has published its events calendar for the Bay Area covering the week of October 2-8, listing fairs, concerts, festivals and other local activities across the region. The roundup gives residents a guide to what is happening over the coming week, from music and arts to family-friendly events, as the autumn season picks up.