The U.S. House approved legislation Wednesday mandating federal safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and scooters, with the goal of preventing fires. The bill passed ...

Safely disposing of household batteries is good for the home and good for the environment. Dead batteries can leak heavy metals into soil and water once they reach the landfill.

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...