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It’s Thursday, September 19 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• The potential risks of electronic device explosions

• Amazon’s return-to-office order

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

How dangerous are our devices?

In Lebanon, pagers and walkie-talkies have exploded in attacks targeting Hezbollah members. The Independent says the incident led many to worry the possibility of a foreign actor using other devices in an attack.

Fortunately, The Atlantic assures us it's unlikely for smartphones to be modified with explosives: It's about as likely as any other manufactured good to explode.

But The Conversation says phones aren't without risks: Smartphone tech is tracking you and could be selling your location data -- there's a reason Hezbollah stuck with low-tech alternatives.

Still, a Daily Mail Op says people in Lebanon are living in fear: Phones haven't exploded, but the attacks have made people weary of any tech device -- including fridges and solar panels.

Amazon’s RTO order

Amazon is requiring its employees to return to the office five days a week. CNBC says other big tech companies may follow suit.

Business Insider agreed: Employees don't seem happy about the change, but Amazon's move is part of a wider push to get employees in the office.

Inc.com thinks Amazon's RTO was a bad move, though: The new office policy clashes with its goal to be “Earth's Best Employer”. Employees feeling devalued may exit for remote opportunities.

For what it's worth, Fortune said Amazon's five-day order won't last: Many companies backtrack on their strict office mandates -- shifting to hybrid models instead.

1) Lebanon reels from attacks on Hezbollah, with Israel signaling readiness for war. At least 37 dead amid rising tensions.

2) The husband of Russia's wealthiest woman was arrested for murder after an office shootout.

3) Lasker Awards honored scientists for obesity drug research, paving the way for treatments like Wegovy.

4) US jobless claims have dropped to their lowest in four months, signaling a robust labor market.