At least 120 people were killed in a crush during a Halloween celebration in South Korea’s capital Seoul late on Saturday. Here are details of some of the worst stampedes …
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How and Why do Crowd Surges Turn Deadly?
It happened at a music festival in Houston, a soccer stadium in England, during a hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, in a Chicago nightclub, and countless other gatherings: Large crowds …
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Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are grappling with the possibility that some once-profitable species that have declined with climate change might not come back. Several marketable species harvested by …
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Marine archaeologists in Sweden say they have found the sister vessel of a famed 17th century warship that sank on its maiden voyage and is now on display in a …
your ads here!Study: Heat Waves Cost Poor Countries the Most, Exacerbating Inequality
Heat waves, intensified by climate change, have cost the global economy trillions of dollars in the past 30 years, a study published Friday found, with poor countries paying the steepest …
your ads here!Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis Dies at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ …
your ads here!YouTube to Help Users Make Informed Health Care Decisions
YouTube announced Thursday it wants to help people make informed health care decisions by allowing more medical sources to share videos on its platform. “At YouTube, we’re working to make …
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Tuberculosis case numbers increased from 2019 to 2021, reversing years of progress as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted access to treatment and testing, the World Health Organization said Thursday. “For the …
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Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt. Scientists say an eruption isn’t imminent, …
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A Nigerian robotics engineer has designed a bra she says can save lives by helping to detect breast cancer early. For VOA, Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja. …
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How satellite imagery and artificial intelligence helped the government of Togo deliver COVID-19 relief to its neediest citizens. …
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The world’s first reusable satellite is set to launch next month. Plus, communication satellites galore, and the U.S. military test-launches weaponry that shatters the speed of sound. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi …
your ads here!UN: Greenhouse Gas Cuts Needed to Prevent Climate Catastrophe
GENEVA – A U.N. report warns the window for preventing a climate catastrophe is fast closing. The U.N. Environment Program’s latest Emissions Gap Report urges unprecedented cuts in greenhouse gas …
your ads here!MSF Warns of Measles, Cholera Outbreaks at Kenya Refugee Complex
The charity Doctors Without Borders said Thursday that Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Complex faces a high risk of measles and cholera outbreaks as thousands of new refugees arrive from areas of …
your ads here!Germany to Become One of Europe’s First Countries to Legalize Cannabis
Germany on Wednesday unveiled plans to legalize cannabis, potentially making it one of the first countries in Europe to make marijuana legal. Presenting his plans to the cabinet of Chancellor …
your ads here!Biden Urges Americans to Get COVID Boosters, as Funding Hangs in Balance
President Joe Biden got his third COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday and urged Americans to do the same before major holidays and winter flu season. But with no more congressional funding …
your ads here!Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over Antisemitic Remarks
Adidas ended its lucrative partnership with the rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over his offensive and antisemitic remarks, which drew widespread criticism from Jewish groups, celebrities and others …
your ads here!Ukraine War Art Exhibit Opens in New York City
A New York City charity art exhibition includes more than 150 war-themed posters designed by Ukrainian artists to show the true impact of Russia’s war on their country. Nina Vishneva …
your ads here!CDC Warns of Possible Surge of Flu Cases
After two years of low influenza case numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a possibly harsh flu season. “The United …
your ads here!Europe’s Bees Stung by Climate, Pesticides and Parasites
Bees pollinate 71 of the 100 crop species that provide 90% of food worldwide. They also pollinate wild plants, helping sustain biodiversity and the beauty of the natural world. But …
your ads here!Leslie Jordan, Versatile Emmy-winning Actor, Dies at 67
Leslie Jordan, the actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including “Will & Grace” and “American Horror Story,” has died. …
your ads here!Kenyan Museums, Farmers Conserve Indigenous Seeds as GMOs Are Legalized
Kenya’s museums and partners are conserving and promoting indigenous seeds after the government lifted a ban on genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, for farming. The museum says the native seeds …
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