Understanding the dangers of lithium-ion batteries By Brian Kabateck Laptops, smartphones, tablets, portable power packs, wireless headphones, power tools, drones, scooters, e-bikes, and electric vehicles are the top Christmas items on this year’s wish list. If you’re shopping for holiday gifts — a big-ticket surprise or a little stocking stuffer

What you should know about kratom, the controversial herbal supplement sparking numerous wrongful death lawsuits By Brian Kabateck It’s good to take care of your health—to move your body, eat right, and find ways to calm and focus your mind in these busy, overstimulated times. “The concept of wellness has

What you need to know about assault incidents in Uber and Lyft By Brian Kabateck It’s hard to remember life before ridesharing apps—before a tap on your smartphone screen could show you all the available rides around you and get a driver to you in moments. A time before drivers

States weaken child labor laws, putting kids at risk By Brian Kabateck “A troubling trend is brewing underneath America’s strong employment market: more children are working in dangerous jobs, violating the nation’s labor laws and putting their lives at risk,” CBS News reported in July. In just ten months, the

By Brian Kabateck As climate change brings on more frequent and severe natural disasters, homeowners in several hard-hit states, including Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Colorado, Oregon, and California, are facing a related crisis: difficulty getting and renewing insurance coverage for their property. Over the last few years, California has endured the