Firefighters are warning against a viral internet challenge that has caused Tik Tok users to start fires with their cell phone chargers.

Here are six things that may help keep you and your loved ones safe in a snowstorm.

Are laptops allowed on planes? Federal safety officials have banned some Apple laptops from airline flights after Apple recalled the batteries because they could catch fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Wednesday that it alerted airlines last month about the recall involving batteries for some Apple MacBook Pro laptops.

Inside an Indiana aquafarming complex, thousands of salmon eggs genetically modified to grow faster than normal are hatching into tiny fish. After growing to roughly 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) in indoor tanks, they could be served in restaurants by late next year. The salmon produced by AquaBounty are the first genetically modified animals approved for human consumption in the U.S....

Uber is rolling out new features it says will keep riders safe, and it unveiled the changes exclusively on TODAY Thursday. Tony West, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Uber, told NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk that the Uber app will now prominently display in-app safety notifications and will push out an alert for riders to check...

The Lexington Police Department tweeted out photos showing the officers in various stages of sarcastic grief after the Krispy Kreme truck that caught fire had been loaded onto a tow truck and was being taken from the scene.

Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson was suspended for two games for interference and unsportsmanlike conduct on Monday

Max Domi was given a match penalty for punching Ekblad in the nose in the third period in the Panthers’ 5-2 exhibition victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.

University of Pittsburgh doctors have some tips for planning your outdoor workouts and staying safe during the hottest parts of summer.

Two years ago, IKEA recalled millions of dressers because the dressers could tip over and crush young children. Now, four safety groups say IKEA has not done enough to remove the recalled dressers from consumers’ homes, posing a safety risk for everyone, especially young children.

The Association of Camp Nursing provides tips for keeping your child healthy and safe during their summer camp adventures.

As flames spread through the undercarriage of an SUV on Interstate 4 in Orlando, a woman frantically tried to flag down the driver of the blazing vehicle.

Florida has some of the highest number of recalled vehicles in the country. NBC 6 Responds teamed up with CarFax to randomly check vehicles for recalls.

Despite United Airlines’ high-profile blunder in yanking a passenger from a full flight, the odds of getting bumped from your next flight on a U.S. carrier are very small, CNBC reported. But a lot depends on which airline you choose to fly. According to data from the US Department of Transportation, ExpressJet and Skywest, who removed some 20 passengers per...

Florida was among the most deadly states to drive in last year as motor-vehicle deaths throughout the United States surpassed 40,000 for the first time since 2007.

Police in a small northern Minnesota community have been taking some strange calls about birds that seem to be intoxicated. Citizens in Gilbert on the state’s Iron Range have reported the birds flying into windows, cars and acting confused. In a cheeky Facebook message, the police department says there’s an easy explanation: The birds are ingesting berries that have fermented...