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Rossen Reports update: Safest glasses for viewing the solar eclipse, hotel price spikes

TODAY investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shares what glasses are safe to wear to view the solar eclipse and the recent price spikes from hotels situated...

Eclipse fever sends prices skyrocketing along its path

Homeowners and businesses alike are cashing in on next Monday's highly anticipated eclipse, hiking up prices on everything from flights to hotels to rental...

Find out which glasses are safe to use to watch the upcoming solar eclipse

TODAY investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen lets you know what glasses are safe to wear to view the solar eclipse and warns against dangerous counterfeits....

Rossen Reports update: How to stay safe from lightning

Twelve people have died this year due to lightning strikes. National investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shares tips on how to stay safe during a dangerous...

Purse bursting into flames spurs new concerns about batteries

Dramatic video shows a woman's purse suddenly bursting into flames during a recent city council meeting in Nevada, and officials say a battery in the bag malfunctioned....

Back-to-school safety: How to tell if your child's backpack is too heavy

Rossen Reports: Want to know if your child's backpack is too heavy? Here's the formula you need to check.

How to survive a robbery: Learn tips that could save your life

If you were caught in the middle of a robbery, would you know what to do? A survival expert shares tips to boost your chances of survival.

Here's how to protect your computer from dangerous viruses

If there were a dangerous virus lurking inside your computer, would you know? Learn these simple tips to protect yourself from cyberattacks.

Will these 3 popular weather apps really keep you out of the rain?

The Rossen Reports team tried out three popular weather apps that make predictions minute by minute: RainAware, Dark Sky and Fresh Air.

Cutting-edge technology aims to prevent deadly train derailments

At a giant research center in Pueblo, Colorado, cutting-edge technology to prevent train crashes and save lives is under development.

Hidden camera experiment: If you saw something suspicious, how would you react?

If something suspicious happened right in front of you, how would you react? Rossen Reports stages a revealing hidden camera experiment.

Cops harness new technology to catch package-stealing 'porch pirates'

Some police departments are harnessing new technology to catch "porch pirates" who brazenly steal packages right off victims' doorsteps.

Learn how to refill wiper fluid, jump your battery, change a tire

Hitting the road this summer? First watch Jeff Rossen demonstrate how to deal with three of the most basic tasks a motorist can encounter.

See how Air National Guard scrambles to protect presidential airspace

What happens when a rogue aircraft violates presidential airspace? Jeff Rossen was given rare access to present a dramatic demonstration.

Rossen Reports: How to stay safe when enjoying water sports

There are new water-safety warnings after reports of common water sports including wakeboarding, water skiing and even tubing resulting in severe injuries....

New products aim to foil cameras at red lights, but do they really work?

Police are warning about new products on the market designed to make your license plate invisible to cameras at red lights.

Rossen Reports Update: New guidelines limit screen time for kids

Now that summer is in full swing kids may want more screen time, but new guidelines recommend limiting time in front of those devices considerably.

Rossen Reports: How the 'textalyzer' can tell if you were texting while driving

The textalyzer could be a tool in the fight against distracted driving, but critics argue it's an invasion of privacy.

Rossen Reports: How to avoid having your deck collapse

Following a large deck collapse in Montana, TODAY's Jeff Rossen offers tips on how to prevent your own deck from causing a dangerous situation.

Rossen Reports update: How to survive or escape a shark attack

In light of recent shark attacks, TODAY's Jeff Rossen demonstrates the basics of how to defend and protect yourself from a shark attack.

Why writing your name with the wrong hand could cure your fear of flying

More than 20 million people have aviophobia: fear of flying. But there are simple (and surprising) tips that can help.

Beach tech: 3 new products to keep you, your family and your stuff safe

Jeff Rossen tries out three new products to keep you, your family and your valuables safe at the beach: Beach Vault, BuddyTag and Kingii.

How ATM skimmers can steal your credit card info without you knowing it

All over the country, cases are popping up of crooks installing "skimmers" on ATMs and getting your debit and credit card information.

New teen alcohol warning: Deliveries captured on hidden camera

Police across the country are reporting a surge in teenage drinking parties, but how are teens getting alcohol? Hidden cameras show what happens when a 13-year-old...

Shark sightings in shallow water have experts racing to learn why

New sightings of sharks have led to beach closures on both coasts. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen joins researchers racing to tag the...

Cars crashing into stores: New barrier technology aims to save lives

Each year, up to 500 people are killed and over 5,000 are injured when vehicles crash into buildings. Now new technology aims to save lives.

Lyft seeks to safeguard your ride with new color-coded lights

In this web-exclusive video, TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen explains that Lyft will now display color LED lights called Amp to let you...

Victim of alleged Uber impostor recounts her sexual assault

Police say that dangerous predators are posing as Uber drivers, waiting for you to get in their cars so they can drive off and attack you. One victim shares...

Would your child know how to call 911 in an emergency?

In an emergency, would your child know how to call for help? When real moms put their kids to the test on camera, the results are revealing.

How to stay safe when dangerous turbulence hits your plane

In the wake of more than two dozen passengers being injured when their flight from Moscow to Bangkok hit severe turbulence, TODAY national investigative correspondent...

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Rossen Reports update: 'Knock knock' robbers dressing up as utility workers

Burglars are trying to trick their way into your home disguised as utility workers. TODAY's Jeff Rossen shows how easily they can fool you.

Dust in your home can make you sick: Here's how to get rid of it

The average home collects 40 pounds of dust every year. Jeff Rossen shows how to get rid of it instead of letting dust mites make you sick.

Hidden breeding grounds for bacteria in your home revealed

Armed with test swabs and a bacteria meter, TODAY's Jeff Rossen ferrets out hidden breeding grounds for germs — in his own home!

Pee in swimming pools and hot tubs: Lab tests reveal the dirty truth

Jeff Rossen goes undercover to learn if there's urine in swimming pools, water parks and hot tubs. The truth lab tests reveal isn't pretty.

An AED saved Bob Harper, but could you find one in an emergency?

Celebrity fitness trainer Bob Harper says an AED - an automatic external defibrillator - helped save his life when he suffered a heart attack at his gym. But...

Are you prepared for a carbon monoxide leak in your home?

Odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide can be deadly. In the wake of a deadly carbon monoxide leak that left one child dead at a Michigan hotel, TODAY national...

Rental car fees: Secret ways to save money revealed

From prepaying for gas to mysterious fees to whether to pay for extra insurance, Jeff Rossen has money-saving tips on your next car rental.

New escalator warning: How to avoid injury if one malfunctions

At least 18 people were injured when an escalator in a Hong Kong shopping mall suddenly reversed direction. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff...

How to escape if you're locked in the trunk of a car

Recently a kidnapped woman made a daring escape from the trunk of a moving car. If you were locked in a trunk, would you know what to do?

Soon the middle plane seat may be the BEST one: Take a sneak peek

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shares a sneak peek at a new airplane seating design that could change the way you fly and save airlines...