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South Koreans mourn 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul

South Koreans are mourning 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul. There has been criticism of the police, who admitted they failed to predict the risks of big crowds.

Mourners in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul pay tribute Monday to the victims of a deadly crowd crush that took place during Halloween celebrations Saturday night.

After Seoul's Halloween tragedy, South Koreans are searching for answers

As the police launch an investigation, the country is mourning the victims of Saturday night's deadly stampede in Itaewon. Eyewitnesses are lamenting the lack of crowd control measures.

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg announced on Wednesday she is stepping down from the company after 14 years at the Silicon Valley giant.

In surprise move, Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook after 14 years

Over a 14 year career at Facebook, Sandberg was a pivotal figure in helping the social network become one of the most dominant social media platforms in the world.

Injured black kites at Wildlife Rescue, a clinic run by brothers Nadeem Shehzad and Muhammad Saud in Delhi. Over the past 12 years, they've treated nearly 26,000 of the raptors. The brothers are featured in a new prize-winning documentary, <em>All That Breathes, </em>opening in the U.S. this month and coming to HBO in 2023.

The story of two bird-saving brothers in India gets an Oscar nom, an HBO premiere

Nominated for an Oscar and debuting on HBO this week, All That Breathes explores the mission of two Muslim brothers: saving raptors cut down by smog and deadly kite strings.

A woman places a bouquet of flowers to pay tribute for victims near the scene of the deadly crowd crush tragedy in Seoul, South Korea.

Survivors recount chaotic scene in Seoul during tragic Halloween stampede

South Korean officials say at least 26 foreign nationals were among the more than 150 people killed in the incident in Seoul's Itaewon district. Many were young adults celebrating Halloween.

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.

Tuesday's rare palindrome date of 2-22-22 also happens to fall on National Margarita Day in the United States.

Today is 2-22-22 ... and a Tuesday. Here's how to celebrate the rare date

The rare palindrome date also coincides with National Margarita Day in the U.S. Wedding venues, airlines, hotels, and fast-food chains are among those marking "Twosday" with limited-time deals.

Facebook and TikTok block Russian state media in Europe

Kremlin-backed news outlets RT and Sputnik have become flashpoints for social media companies that are under pressure to curb the spread of Russian propaganda and disinformation.

Kamilah Castro, 14, J.J. Clark, 14, and Ryan Kha, 13, produced their podcast to offer solutions for people struggling to find high paying employment in the aftermath of COVID-19. The spring break camp for teens is a partnership between the University of San Diego's Jacobs Institute, the San Diego County Office of Education, and Cloudcast Media, San Diego, CA, April 1, 2022.

Teens use podcasts to innovate solutions during spring break

Teens spend their spring break finding solutions to local community problems. They present their plans in a podcast.

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