A tree that looked perfectly healthy suddenly snapped at its base and toppled onto a parking lot full of cars at Burien's ...

Over the past few years, thousands of drivers have filed complaints with US auto-safety regulators about their sunroof ...

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Central Maine Power Co. lineman John Baril works to restore electricity March 15, 2023, in Lewiston. In November 2023, Mainers rejected a ballot question to throw out the state's two biggest private ...

When rain arrives and thunder follows, every instinct says run to the nearest tree. Physics says the opposite, and the reason involves side flashes, step voltage, exploding sap, and a return stroke ...

Communities across the Triangle are continuing to clean up after storms brought down trees, power lines and blocked streets. RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Communities across the Triangle are continuing to ...

Toronto’s fire chief used his appearance before City Council on Wednesday to once again raise concerns about lithium-ion battery fires, calling it the greatest public safety risk facing the City of ...

A committee of San Francisco supervisors advanced an overhaul of the city’s street-tree rules Monday after months of opposition from residents and tree advocates who say it will allow more ...

Hear that bump — or bang — in the night? Getting your recommended seven to nine hours of shuteye can come with complications for many, from obstructive sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and more.

Towering flames have filled the skies of Almeria, Spain, with smoke for days (Picture:Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) Wildfires are unpredictable infernos that aren’t planned. The UK has seen ...

The craze over NeeDohs, gel-filled fidget toys, has rendered many store shelves empty, but the viral challenge of putting them in the microwave has resulted in injuries. Parents in Illinois, Indiana, ...

The Estacada firefighter who was seriously injured by fireworks on July 4 has undergone one successful surgery, but has a long road of recovery ahead, according to an update from the Estacada Fire ...