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A man has opened fire outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur. Police officers have returned fire; the suspect has been hospitalised and has died, and one officer has been seriously wounded and remains hospitalised. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit and Belleville police have opened investigations and police have increased patrols near places of worship.
Ed Sheeran has addressed the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour and the withdrawal of all remaining supporting acts. Sheeran has said promoters and venue owners, including stadium operators, forced the decision and he has returned to perform solo at Lincoln Financial Field while ticket sales and supporting-lineup stability have declined.
Macklemore has been removed from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after venues objected to his onstage calls for Free Palestine. Messina Touring Group says the move follows discussions with stakeholders and could affect hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will resume in Philadelphia on Sept. 19 with Sheeran continuing as the headlining act.