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14-year-old burn victim shares warning after nail polish remover ‘explodes'
An Ohio teenager sustained severe burns over 13% of her body after a candle ignited nail polish remover vapor. She’s now using her story to warn others.
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Local school leaders discuss security after guns found on campus
Broward and Miami-Dade school superintendents discuss school security after several recent incidents involving weapons on campus. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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Millions of furniture tip-over anchor kits recalled — see the list
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Alliance4Safety and 31 furniture companies are recalling millions of plastic anchor kits made by New Age Industries.
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Safety tips after shoppers scramble due to unfounded shooter at Sawgrass
Officials give safety tips for shoppers after an unfounded shooting report caused panic and the Sawgrass Mills Mall. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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Keeping your kids safe: New regulations to prevent furniture tip-overs
When it comes to the safety of your children, what’s inside your home can make a world of difference. Recent regulations now aim to prevent a hidden danger that has caused grief to many: furniture tip-overs.
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New regulations to prevent furniture tip-overs
When it comes to the safety of your children, what’s inside your home can make a world of difference. Recent regulations now aim to prevent a hidden danger that has caused grief to many: furniture tip-overs. NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports
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Lyft's new feature lets women and nonbinary riders request drivers of the same gender
Lyft says it is ramping up its efforts to provide women and nonbinary users worry-free rides, whether they’re the rider or the driver. On Sept. 12, the ride-hailing company shared that it will roll out a new feature called Women+ Connect, that gives women and nonbinary riders the ability to request women and nonbinary riders. “Just for your own peace…
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US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people.
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Protect your children from hot car deaths with these three tips
Young children face the highest risk of fatality from heat-related incidents in the car. Here are three tips to ensure the safety of your child and prevent any potential incidents.
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.
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‘Burglar bars' installed over windows, doors pose challenge for firefighters, safety risk for residents
A Miami Gardens man died in a house fire after firefighters faced barriers getting into the home. Now this incident is raising concerns about the safety risks for residents.
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Renewed safety concerns over ‘burglar bars' after deadly house fire
A Miami Gardens man died in a house fire after firefighters faced barriers getting into the home. NBC6’s Chris Hush reports
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7 tips for safe swimming this summer
Here are some important swimming and pool safety tips to make the most of your summer while staying safe.
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UPS reaches contract with 340,000 unionized workers, averting potentially calamitous strike
UPS has reached a contract with its 340,000-person union, averting a potential strike that would have disrupted deliveries for businesses and households nationwide. The Teamsters called the tentative agreement announced Tuesday “historic” and “overwhelmingly lucrative.” The agreement, which must still be ratified by union members, includes a provision to increase starting pay for part-time workers, which had been a sticking...
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Follow these 5 tips for safe swimming in rivers or lakes
With people flocking to the lakes and pools to beat the heat this summer, the swimming season is in full force.
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Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles Will Be Required
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years. The announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration represents its latest move toward regulating electronic systems that take on certain tasks that drivers themselves have normally done. NHTSA...
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Utah Officials Issue River Warning After Rescuing Father, Son From Sandbar
After rescuing a father and son from a river in Utah, officials warned people in the area to proceed with caution due to an increased risk of flooding and fast-moving water.
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‘Don't Risk It': Broward Leaders Hope Safety Initiative Will Reduce Train Accidents
“Don’t risk it” is the message behind a new educational campaign in Broward County focused on train and rail safety.
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Millions of Drivers at Risk of Dangerous Airbag Blast From Inflators Manufacturer Refuses to Recall
More than 33 million people in the United States are driving vehicles that contain a potentially deadly threat: Airbag inflators that in rare cases can explode in a collision and spew shrapnel.
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E-Bike Batteries Spark Safety Concerns
E-bikes are a popular way to get around, but there are concerns about their safety and what powers them. NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports