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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Could my power bank start a fire on board a plane? Here are the rules and the risks

Virgin Australia is considering rule changes regarding lithium batteries after a fire on a flight was allegedly caused by a passenger's power bank.
Travel
#electrical-safety
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - here's why

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Police In San Francisco and San Jose Seize Large Hauls of Illegal Fireworks Ahead of July 4th Holiday

Authorities in San Francisco and San Jose seized significant caches of illegal fireworks, preventing potential harm and chaos in urban areas.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords - according to professionals

Extension cords are designed to run power to electronics, but they have limits based on wire gauge. Overloading them with high-demand appliances can lead to fires.
Gadgets
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

MPs urge urgent action to curb illegal electric bikes, especially among gig economy delivery riders due to safety concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Authorities identify two who died in recent Contra Costa County crashes

Fire officials said fire crews were forced to let it burn itself out because the lithium battery from the SUV was sending hydrogen fluoride into the air.
SF parents
#southwest-airlines
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

A TikTok trend led to students and staff being hospitalized due to inhaling smoke from tampered laptops.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Teens are still setting fire to Chromebooks for TikTok clout

The #ChromebookChallenge has rapidly spread across the country, leading to serious health risks for students and alarming consequences from school administrations.
OMG science
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