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Over 150 people died after a crowd surge on Halloween in Seoul

More than 150 people were killed after a crowd pushed forward in a narrow alley during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. Many of the dead are teenagers.

Medical staff transport a victim of a Halloween crush on a stretcher in the district of Itaewon in Seoul on October 30, 2022.

Over 150 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

Dozens more were injured, officials said, after a stampede took place in a narrow alley near a major party spot on Saturday night in the South Korean capital.

Google has been rocked by activism among employees who have grown increasingly critical of the company in recent years over issues ranging from sexual harassment to contracts with the U.S. government.

Google Illegally Fired And Spied On Workers Who Tried To Organize, Labor Agency Says

The National Labor Relations Board accused the tech giant of violating federal law when it fired two employees involved in worker organizing last year.

Coal-fired power plants, like the Longview Power Plant in Maidsville, W.Va., have struggled financially in recent years.

The Supreme Court handed coal power a win. But experts say that won't save it

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices sided with coal companies in a recent case over the EPA's authority. But market forces have pushed the ongoing decline of coal power.

Experts worry about the accuracy of online posts depicting the war in Ukraine

A torrent of satellite images and cell phone videos are shaping the public's view of the war in Ukraine. The speed and scale at which the information spreads is powerful, but it can also be deceiving.

Average gas prices have topped $4 nationwide, prompting some remote workers to question whether they really need to return to the office.

High gas prices present another hurdle in bringing workers back to the office

Gas prices have soared just as workers who have been remote for two years return to their commutes. Some are asking for companies to wait until prices come down to bring people back.

In a newly public letter, TikTok's top executive, Shou Zi Chew, tried to allay the concerns of several U.S. senators about the Chinese-owned company's data security practices.

TikTok says it's putting new limits on Chinese workers' access to U.S. user data

TikTok addressed Republican senators who have raised concerns that the Chinese-owned app could be sharing Americans' data with the Chinese government. TikTok says this is not happening.

Cover of Running While Black byAlison Mariella Desir.

'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport

In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.

Espionage case involves a giant sculpture, a fake art patron and a Chinese spying ring on U.S. soil

The U.S. has charged 7 people with spying on behalf of China. One target was in an unlikely venue for Chinese politics: A remote sculpture park in the California desert.

Facebook is revamping its default feed to include more recommended posts and videos from strangers, picked by artificial intelligence.

Facebook is making radical changes to keep up with TikTok

Facebook is overhauling its flagship app and Instagram to be more like the video platform that's so popular with Gen Z. Some people, like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, say it's trying too hard.

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