Now physicists from the University of Washington are taking a big swing at answering that question. All matter exerts gravitational force. The more mass the object has, the greater the force. Yet, a ...

Many windows were covered, preventing residents from seeing the fire and smoke, one survivor said. By Joy Dong Reporting from Hong Kong Lau Yu Hung said he and his wife had barely escaped in time.

A 14-year-old boy was rescued on Thursday after heavy smoke filled a public housing block in Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung, prompting more than 50 residents to evacuate the building. Police said they had ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, when clocks will "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m., granting most people an extra hour of sleep. While many will remember to change their clocks, the ...

As Marylanders prepare to turn their clocks back for the end of daylight saving time, Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray is urging residents to check their smoke alarms. The time change, which ...

If you’ve bought a smoke alarm from Amazon recently, you may want to double-check that it actually meets U.S. safety standards. The Wirecutter recently uncovered that several of the best-selling smoke ...

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — The FDNY’s campaign to help save lives is returning for the tenth year. The “Get Alarmed NYC” program offers free smoke detectors and installation by officials ...

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Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with a massive theft ring involving more than $800,000 worth of smoke detectors stolen from Home Depot stores across Florida, authorities said. Florida ...