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Millions in Texas and across the southern U.S. are still without power amid record-breaking winter storms and sub-freezing temperatures, leading some residents to turn to high-risk heat sources to try to keep warm.

The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Stephen Hahn, on Saturday assured Americans that no corners were cut in the vaccine’s emergency use authorization. He also urged people to continue wearing masks while the vaccine rolls out over the next year.

With coronavirus cases surging across the U.S., kids and parents are being reminded to celebrate Halloween safely. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann joins LX News to provide social distancing tips you should consider to have fun and stay safe this weekend.

Dr. Cat Begovic is back on E! with a reboot of “Dr. 90210” that features an all-woman cast of plastic surgeons. She talks about the importance of bringing more women into her field and about how she’s continuing to perform plastic surgeries with extra protections against COVID-19.

After a probe that took over six years, U.S. auto safety investigators have found no apparent defect with the passenger air bag seat sensors in thousands of older General Motors sedans. The probe stems from an incident that killed a Texas man. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration denied a petition filed in 2013 by a private crash investigator seeking…

People in Collin County are being told to stay at home Tuesday in a stay-at-home order that mirrors those of Texas’ largest metro areas.

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

Winter brings cold weather and potentially slick roads, but many families still need to travel every day. They bundle up their children to keep them warm, but as Consumer Reports explains, a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous combination. In winter, the extra bulk of a puffy winter coat can make the safety seat harness too…

The safety of Uber is being questioned after the company released an eye-opening new report. It details nearly 6,000 reports of sexual abuse over two years.        Some customers in Deep Ellum say they’re pumping the brakes on Uber because of what the report reveals. “If your by yourself it’s scary kind of thing and it’s even more scary now,”...

The safety of Uber is being questioned after the company released an eye-opening new report. It details nearly 6,000 reports of sexual abuse over two years.

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

A new electric bike company plans to roll out 4,000 new bikes and scooters in Dallas, and a city council member says residents can expect to see more bike lanes and facilities added in the near future.

Our favorite plant guy is teaching us about what plants are safe for your fur babies. Many of you may hae brought home a new furry family member over the Clear the Shelters weekend and we want to make sure you know what plants are safe around your precious animals and which could cause them serious harm.

Wayne Carter looks at the content seen on some of these platforms and talks to gamers who are parents about how they police what their children play.

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....

Pipeline safety bill to increase safety and reduce the risk of another life being lost in a pipeline explosion passes.

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 Dallas Independent School District released a statement regarding students who were robbed at gunpoint on multiple occasions.

Frisco ISD has started a pilot program at its elementary schools to add another layer of security for students and staff.