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Lightning strikes in the United States a total of roughly 25 million times a year, weather officials said. Most instances take place in the summer, according to the National Weather Service. However, ...

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Watch out…more winter storms are on the way! It’s no secret that ice and snow increase the risk of injuries like slips and falls. But as Consumer Reports says, you can ...

A summer safety advisory explains how electrical faults, overheating and gas leaks can trigger AC blasts or fires. It ...

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In most parts of the country, the arrival of fall foliage signals the start of hunting season, prompting hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to take extra precautions when recreating in the ...

Seniors can enjoy the outdoors safely by preventing falls, being aware of the weather and planning ahead. Get tips for ...

Millions of students are returning to college campuses around the country. On today’s episode of Dateline: True Crime Weekly, Andrea Canning talks to NBC Senior Investigative Correspondent Vicky ...

As the summer season winds down, kids are headed back to school and are back on their bikes. While biking to school isn’t as common as it once was, due to growing cities, expanded transportation ...

Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Education Coordinator Nicole Meier strongly encourages all hunters to have a safe turkey ...