SAFETY

Red Cross warns Thanksgiving is a peak day for cooking fires – follow these tips to prevent disaster

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Red Cross warns Thanksgiving is a peak day for cooking fires - follow these tips to prevent disaster

Don’t be a turkey. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires can become three times more likely than the daily average on Thanksgiving. “Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries,” said American Red Cross regional disaster officer Jonathan Seibert. Thanksgiving is the most common day for cooking-related fires, agencies … Read more

Here’s how to tell if your phone is listening to you – and how to stop it

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Here's how to tell if your phone is listening to you - and how to stop it

Listen. Experts from NordVPN have outlined a four-step process anyone can follow to find out if their phone is listening and using private conversations for targeted advertising, the Daily Mail reported. Some smartphone users worry that their device is eavesdropping when they least suspect it. wachiwit – stock.adobe.com The first step in the test is … Read more