Nov 01 Officials admit responsibility in South Korea’s Halloween tragedy By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The government is facing growing public scrutiny over whether the crush Saturday night in Seoul’s Itaewon district, a popular nightlife neighborhood, could have been prevented and who should take responsibility for the country's worst disaster in years. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: Biden and first lady Jill Biden host White House annual Halloween event By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, doled out Halloween candy Monday to trick-or-treaters dressed up as everything from Spider-Man to a flamingo to a monk to a zombie founding father at a soggy celebration on the south side of… Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 3:32 News Wrap: South Korea mourns victims of Seoul crowd crush In our news wrap Sunday, South Korea grieves after a fatal crowd crush in Seoul, terrorist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for Saturday's bombings in Somalia's capital, at least 80 people died in a bridge collapse in India, polls have closed… Continue watching
Oct 15 The science of keeping your jack-o’-lanterns mold free this Halloween By Matt Kasson, The Conversation Don’t let microbes and insects turn your Halloween masterpiece into a horror show before the big night. Continue reading
Oct 14 Why this expert says ‘rainbow fentanyl’ is no real threat to your Halloween this year By Joel Best, The Conversation Trends in recreational or illicit drug use often make the jump to exaggerated Halloween warnings. Continue reading
Oct 31 Halloween in the pandemic: Costumes and candy, at a distance By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Like with everything else this year, the pandemic also left its mark on Halloween. Parades, parties and haunted houses were canceled due to bans on large gatherings and concerns that spooky celebrations could spread the coronavirus. Continue reading
Sep 16 Halloween during a pandemic likely a mixed trick-or-treat bag this year By Leanne Italie, Associated Press So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many. Parents and governments are weighing whether door-to-door trick-or-treating can safely happen. Continue reading
Oct 29 Not all candy is candy, at least for tax purposes By Hayes Holderness, The Conversation What's the difference between Hershey’s milk chocolate bars and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme bars? In Illinois tax law, one of them is considered a candy and the other is not. Continue reading
Oct 28 Debate erupts over Halloween costumes crossing racial lines By Terry Tang, Associated Press The issue has reverberated across social media, from magazine articles about white children wearing Black Panther costumes to protests against costumes that perpetuate Native American stereotypes. Continue reading
Oct 27 The 5 classic horror films you need to watch this Halloween By Alison Thoet Early films like the 1929 "Nosferatu" set the archetype for today's horror movies, said Jacob McMurray, curator for a new exhibit on horror cinema. These classics are guaranteed to send chills down your spine. Continue reading