From bears to sharks to orcas, here’s what to do if...
Animal attacks on humans, such as by bears or sharks, are relatively very rare. But experts recommend specific actions depending on which predator you're encountering. Here's what to do if you run into a bear, a shark, an orca, or other potentially dangerous mammals. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
Ted Cruz accused JD Vance of empowering ‘the radical Green Movement’...
JD Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, proposed the Rail Safety Act in March. On Wednesday, the bill passed the Senate Commerce Committee with unanimous Democratic support. The committee's Republicans largely opposed the bill on grounds it would drive up energy costs. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…
Apple and Google team up to curb stalking and unwanted tracking...
Apple and Google released a proposal with software fixes to unwanted tracking by Bluetooth devices. The system would alert a user's phone if it detects a nearby tracker that has been separated from its owners device. The tags, designed to keep tabs on personal items, have been used to stalk former partners and public figures.…
These Viagra Pills Have Been Recalled for Safety, FDA Says
Photo: Epov Dmitry (Shutterstock)Gear Isle, an “adult novelties” business based in the San Francisco Bay area, is voluntarily recalling some of their viagra pills after the FDA found undeclared ingredients in them that could cause consumers to have health problems if they’re also taking certain medications. The analysis by the FDA found traces of sildenafil…
Melatonin in sleep-aid gummies can be off by up to 350%,...
An eye-opening analysis of common, over-the-counter sleep aids finds they contain wildly variable amounts of melatonin, with some packing up to 347 percent of the amount on the label. The study, published Tuesday in JAMA, found that 22 of 25 melatonin gummy products analyzed—88 percent—were inaccurately labeled. That is, they contained over 10 percent more…
Never Store These Items on a Windowsill
Photo: Augusta16 (Shutterstock)Keeping your home tidy and organized is a chore regardless of where you reside, but it poses a particular challenge to those living in smaller spaces. While people with larger houses may have spare closets or even entire rooms to dedicate to storage, the rest of us have to get creative when it…
FDA gives 2nd safety nod to cultivated meat, produced without slaughtering...
GOOD Meats cultivated chicken fillet cooked in a pot, with asparagus and mushrooms. The dish was created without killing a bird. Brian L. Frank for NPR/Brian L. Frank for NPR hide caption toggle caption Brian L. Frank for NPR/Brian L. Frank for NPR GOOD Meats cultivated chicken fillet cooked in a pot, with asparagus and…
Don’t Rely on Your Pixel Watch to Wake You Up
Photo: Yasin Hasan (Shutterstock)The best alarm clock is the one on your wrist. Smartwatches can wake you with gentle taps, rather than blaring alarms, resulting in a more peaceful morning for you and anyone else your traditional alarm might otherwise awaken. But whatever device you use for your alarm clock, you expect it to go…
Where You Install Smoke Detectors Really Matters
Photo: KANOWA (Shutterstock)Having smoke detectors with working batteries placed throughout your home is an important component of fire safety, but in order for them to be most effective, it also makes a difference where they’re placed.Fortunately, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has some pointers that will take the guesswork out of installing smoke detectors…
Lowe’s says it has taken ‘prompt action’ after a viral TikTok...
A viral TikTok with 2.7 million views shows a Lowe's employee nearly being crushed while struggling to retrieve a large box from a high shelf. In the TikTok, the employee screams in pain and pleads for help when carrying the object down a lift. Lowe's said that the video's actions are "contrary to the training"…
