WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December as imports surged to a record high against the backdrop of tariff threats, which might have prompted businesses to ...

A massive sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, highlights the risk posed by Japan's ageing pipes. Emergency workers have been ...

On Feb. 7, 2010, Kleen Energy workers were cleaning pipes with natural gas at the plant when a welding torch caused a pool of gas to catch fire. A massive explosion followed and shook the ground ...

Pipes are particularly vulnerable to bursting during cold weather because water expands as it freezes, which progressively puts more pressure on whatever container is holding that water inside.

The victims who died in the wind-driven fires that have decimated the Los Angeles area in January include a man who was found holding a garden hose as well as an 82-year-old man who died in his ...

Learn an easy method to connect water pipes of different diameters, even under high pressure. This simple approach ensures a secure and efficient connection, making the task quick and hassle-free.