AP Spotlight US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts ASSOCIATED PRESS Dec 18, 2024 Dec 18, 2024 Updated Jun 23, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DETROIT — Starting in September 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don't buckle up.kAm%96 }2E:@?2= w:89H2J %C277:4 $276EJ p5>:?:DEC2E:@? 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Iran strikes Gulf refineries; drivers see gas prices jump | Hot off the Wire podcast 🎧 Get the latest national, international and sports news on our daily podcast.Â
Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire Israel has killed a string of senior Iranian leaders in airstrikes, aiming to weaken or topple the Islamic Republic. But past targeted killing…
US Mint can produce Trump commemorative gold coin after arts commission approves design The members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him this year.
Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department It's a first step toward shedding management of all student loans as Trump administration officials dismantle the federal education agency.Â
