Author: Henry

It can be difficult for passengers to keep track of what is and is not allowed in a checked bag and a carry-on bag when flying commercially. Now, after a recent announcement, passengers have another important item to pay attention to.

The TSA and the FAA recently announced a ban on lithium and lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage. 

According to the U.S. Sun, the ban was officially implemented on March 1, 2025, after a power bank caused a fire on an international flight in South Korea.

The FAA and the TSA recently warned passengers that “all lithium-ion batteries are capable of overheating” and undergoing a process called thermal runaway.

“Thermal runaway can occur without warning as a result of various factors, including if the battery is damaged, overheated, exposed to water, overcharged, or improperly packed. Thermal runaway can also occur on its own due to manufacturing defects,” the FAA wrote in its announcement banning lithium batteries in checked luggage.

The ban covers spare lithium metal and spare rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for personal electronics such as cameras, cell phones, laptop computers, tablets, watches, calculators, etc. This also includes external battery chargers that contain a lithium-ion battery.

Passengers may still bring such items on the plane, but they must be in carry-on luggage – not in a checked bag.

“Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit,” the FAA wrote.

As for why passengers may bring lithium batteries in a carry-on bag but not in a checked bag, the answer is simple: flight attendants are trained to recognize and respond to lithium battery fires in the cabin. However, if such a fire occurs in the cargo hold of the aircraft, flight attendants will be unable to put out the fire.

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If you start putting all of your lawn gear in your garage, it’ll eventually become so clogged up with yard equipment that you won’t be able to park your car in it. A strong outdoor shed can help expand your storage and keep your tools organized in a central location. If you’re starting to see that this is what you need, you really ought to check out this storage shed that Walmart has discounted by nearly 70%.

The Elposun 6×4.5 Resin Storage Shed is marked down to $280 in both gray and beige from its regular price of $900. You can also get a 6×6 model marked down to $530 or a 5×3 shed marked down to $190, but be warned that other sizes have already begun to sell out. Elposun Resid Sheds are a Walmart bestseller and have earned over 225 five-star ratings on the platform.

Elposun 6×4.5 Resin Storage Shed in Gray, $280 (was $900) at Walmart

This waterproof and UV-resistant shed is made of a hard resin material, features two swing-open doors, and has a window on the side. Additionally, there’s a small vent at the top, under a slanted roof that discourages debris buildup. Finally, there’s a small sliding lock mechanism on the two doors, keeping petty thieves and pesky teenagers out of the shed.

One shopper who described the 6×4.5 as the “perfect size” for their small yard mentioned that it “holds more than expected.” Despite the manufacturer recommending two people be involved in the shed’s construction, this shopper finished by saying that “one person assembled it in 4 hours.”

Elposun 5×3 Resin Storage Shed in Gray, $190 (was $570) at Walmart

Another shopper had a few short words about the overall experience of using an Elposun shed. “The price, appearance, and ease of assembly are all appealing. Additionally, it is completely impermeable. I employed two of them to safeguard my outdoor furnishings. It functions flawlessly. I am grateful.”

To get your Elposun shed and save around 70%, be sure to act now. While the 5×3, 6×4.5, and 6×6 sizings are still available, other sizes of this bestselling shed have already sold out, and the size you want could easily be the next to go.

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The department store has been a part of American culture for years. As for a little history, the first American department store was Arnold Constable, which was founded in New York City in 1825 as a dry goods store, so department stores have been alive and well in the U.S. for two centuries now.

But, times change, and retails stores have been struggling as online shopping has pushed some shoppers to stay home and shop and scroll in their pajamas. Now, one of America’s most well-known department store chains has announced that it will close more stores by May 25.

According to USA Today, JCPenney is coming up on closing dates for seven of its stores that were selected to close earlier this year. “The latest JCPenney closures, which were initially announced in February, come after more than 200 U.S. locations shuttered when the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2020,” USA Today adds. “The chain was later acquired by Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. in December 2020.” So, these closings are part of a larger reorganization that has been taking place since JCPenney filed for bankruptcy roughly five years ago.

According to USA Today, the stores that will close on or before May 25 include The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno, California; The Shops At Northfield in Denver; Pine Ridge Mall in Pocatello, Idaho; West Ridge Mall in Topeka, Kansas; Fox Run Mall in Newington, New Hampshire; Asheville Mall in Asheville, North Carolina; and Charleston Town Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

On the up side of things, an eighth JCPenney location in Annapolis, Maryland, that was scheduled to close will now remain open through August, if not longer.

Regarding the closings, a Catalyst Brands spokesperson told USA Today that “the umbrella company is ‘optimizing’ its structure, resulting in the cut of about 9% of its corporate roles.”

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