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"It's a very significant problem." That is how Robert Slone, senior vice president and chief scientist at UL Solutions, describes the growing risk tied to everyday devices powered by lithium‑ion ...

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 was reportedly taken out of service after a fire broke out inside the aircraft upon landing at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Authorities reported that the fire ...