Lithium-ion batteries have quietly taken over our homes. They run our phones, laptops, e-bikes, and power tools, and as they dominate the rechargeable market, fires linked to them are increasing. InvestigateTV+ examines how these cells can ignite or explode under certain conditions, why safe disposal remains such a challenge, and what safety advocates say needs to change so households across the Suncoast and beyond can charge with confidence.
The episode also carries a serious warning from the FBI: extremist networks are targeting children inside gaming and social platforms, coercing them into self-harm and violent acts. A special agent describes actors driven by nihilistic violent extremism who want to sow chaos and destroy society, and the report lays out the warning signs parents should watch for plus how to report concerns.
On a brighter note, the same episode visits Arizona Sake in Holbrook, where an award-winning brewery near Route 66 blends Native American and Japanese culture, and explores float therapy, the magnesium-dense water experience linked to better sleep and reduced pain. Have you ever dealt with an overheating battery or tried float therapy? Let us know in the comments.
