New U.S. Vehicles Must Have Rear Seatbelt Alarms by Late 2027

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed an existing rule to expand and enhance seatbelt warning requirements.

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Rear seat belt reminders to be required in 2027

The Department of Transportation is going to mandate rear seat belt reminder systems to be implemented by late 2027 in all new cars as part of ongoing efforts to reduce traffic crash deaths and ...
The Hill - 10h
Civil servants must work differently, says new boss

The cabinet secretary backs Sir Keir Starmer's call for a "rewiring" of the way government operates.
BBC News - 1d
Concerning new data on U.S. inflation

New inflation data shows concerning consumer trends and sticky high prices for food and shelter. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
CBS News - 6d
Buoyed by Trump, U.S. dealers are optimistic on everything except electric vehicles sales

Cox reports there's a "renewed optimism" among U.S. car dealers heading into 2025, fueled by Donald Trump's election and positive trends in interest rates.
CNBC - 6d
Pokemon And Wallace & Gromit Studio Teaming Up For New Project Due In 2027

Pokemon and Aardman are teaming up for... something. The two companies announced a partnership today, saying whatever they're making together is coming in 2027.. A teaser image showed a Poke Ball ...
GameSpot - 6d
New alarming Boeing whistleblower concerns

A Boeing worker is making new claims about potentially defective parts that he says appear to be missing. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the impact of the allegations.
CBS News - Dec. 9
U.S. raises alarm over Russian interference in Romania’s election

The Biden administration and lawmakers in Congress are raising alarm over Russian interference in presidential elections in Romania, a NATO ally that borders Ukraine and the Black Sea. Romania’s ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says

The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.
NBC News - Dec. 5
3 Climbers From the U.S. and Canada Have Gone Missing on New Zealand’s Highest Mountain

Two Americans and a Canadian were climbing Aoraki/Mount Cook before failing to show up to a prearranged flight on Monday.
The New York Times - Dec. 3