 from improper use of generators. In some years, those hazards have claimed more lives than direct impacts from hurricanes and tropical storms. Greg Allen, NPR News, Matagorda, Texas. U.S. futures contracts are trading higher this morning. Dow futures up about one-tenth of a percent. NASDAQ futures are up about four-tenths of a percent. This after the S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed at fresh records yesterday. You're listening to NPR News from Washington.