Search for Survivors at Collapsed Bangkok Building

In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Collapsed Building

Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.

The New York Times - 3d

As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News

The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.

The New York Times - 1d

Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company

Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.

The New York Times - 2h

Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company

Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.

The New York Times - 2h

Myanmar healthcare facilities overwhelmed, WHO says, and scale of earthquake deaths and injuries ‘not fully understood’ – live

World Health Organization issues flash appeal for $8m of emergency support amid frantic search for survivors. AFP has spoken to relatives anxiously waiting at the site of a collapsed building in ...

The Guardian - 2d

Search for earthquake survivors enters critical phase

Crews in Myanmar and Thailand are sifting through massive piles of rubble for anyone left alive after Friday's catastrophic 7.7 magnitude quake. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey ...

NBC News - 2d

Bangkok Has New Fears About High-Rise Buildings After Myanmar Earthquake

Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety.

The New York Times - 2d

Myanmar Earthquake Toll Surpasses 1,600 Dead Amid Search for Survivors

Aid workers delivered the first shipments of help to Myanmar, but will have to cross a country buckled by the disaster and divided by civil war, arms dealers and drug syndicates.

The New York Times - 3d

'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay

The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.

BBC News - 16h

Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations

A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to sway

ABC News - 5d

‘Wherever I looked I saw collapsed buildings’: Myanmar quake rescuers and medics struggle with size of task

After two days there are still not enough teams to find bodies or sufficient equipment to sift through the debris. The scale of devastation in central Myanmar is unlike anything rescue workers or ...

The Guardian - 2d

Britain's Jones collapses on court in Colombia

Britain's Fran Jones is taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing during the deciding third set of a match in Colombia.

BBC News - 6h

Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

British tennis player Fran Jones collapses on court

British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

FBI searches homes of Indiana University cybersecurity professor

FBI agents executed search warrants last week at two homes owned by Indiana University computer science professor XiaoFeng Wang and his wife.

NBC News - 1d

Search for Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Continues as Crews Work to Extract Vehicle

The search in dense, muddy swampland came after the U.S. Army vehicle disappeared in a waterlogged area on Tuesday.

The New York Times - 4d

3 missing US soldiers found dead, search continues for 4th soldier

Three of the four U.S. Army soldiers who went missing during a training mission were found dead on Monday, but the search is ongoing for the fourth soldier.

ABC News - 1d

A Myanmar Muslim organization says more than 700 worshipers died when earthquake collapsed mosques during Friday prayers

ABC News - 2d

Former African boxing champ Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, 40, dies after collapsing mid-fight

Former African boxing champion Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died after collapsing during a fight on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nine games to survive or build momentum

Nine games for Ipswich Town to try to survive in the Premier League. Nine games to show some character, passion and fight to either achieve the required points to avoid relegation or build some ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

In search of traditional Turkish sweets

In the kitchens and bakeries of Istanbul, the Ottoman Empire lives on, with sugary treats that may date back more than a thousand years. Holly Williams takes a tour of delicacies, from baklava and ...

CBS News - 4d

In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls

Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current population of axolotls in their natural habitat. The numbers are alarming.

Wired - 3h

Search under way for girl, 11, who fell into Thames in east London

‘Large-scale’ emergency response launched but later scaled down, while girl’s next of kin given support. A search is under way to find an 11-year-old girl after she fell into the River Thames in ...

The Guardian - 1d

Scotland must build on 'progress' against elite Germany

Caroline Weir says Scotland must build on the "definite progress" in the Nations League amid a "transitional period" for the manager-less national side.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

9 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2016 Masters, Spieth's collapse leads to Willett's win

Danny Willett becomes the first Englishman since Nick Faldo 20 years earlier to don the green jacket, taking advantage of Jordan Spieth's collapse.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Google searches for ‘how to reduce stress’ are at an all-time high: A doctor explains why and what can actually help

The spike in Google searches for "how to manage stress" are "a population-level cry for help," says Dr. Neha Chaudhary. Here are some expert recommendations.

CNBC - 2d

WATCH: The Empire State Building celebrates Nightline’s 45th anniversary

We go behind the scenes of New York’s most iconic building as it lights up to mark our anniversary.

ABC News - 4d

Inside the Aman Nai Lert, Bangkok: an exclusive

The family home-inspired hotel is an homage to the man who shaped the modern city

Financial Times - 20h

How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok

Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions.

The New York Times - 19h

Brain Implant Helps Stroke Survivor Speak Again

The brain-computer implant works similarly to existing systems used to transcribe meetings or phone calls in real time.

Inc. - 21h

Lego Mario Kart Building Sets Get Nice Discounts At Amazon

Several of the adorable building sets in Lego's new Mario Kart lineup are available for discounts at Amazon . While none of the deals are massive in terms of dollar amount, these offers are ...

GameSpot - 16h

4 Steps to Build a $100 Million Team That Runs Itself

Most business owners believe scaling up requires working harder. But the best leaders know the real secret: building teams that can operate effectively without them.

Inc. - 1d

Housing crisis spurs alternatives to building homes, from 3D printing to walls made from hemp

Businesses and lawmakers are trying to address the U.S. affordable housing crisis by turning to alternative ways to build homes

ABC News - Mar. 26

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings.

Wired - 4d

Marseille’s season is collapsing and Roberto De Zerbi is not helping

If they do not reach the Champions League – which looked certain a few months ago – the manager will pay the price. By Get French Football News . And just like that, has the magic gone? After ...

The Guardian - 1d