DETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. Related Articles National News | TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it’s sold National News | Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect National News | Trump migrant deportations could threaten states’ agricultural economies National News | Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated National News | Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver’s seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don’t fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn’t be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver’s seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its five-star auto safety ratings to include driver assistance technologies and pedestrian protection. Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation, which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.Lahore ranked second among world's most polluted cities
Like the misconception that communists shouldn't participate in religious festivals just because they don't believe in god, there seems to be a fallacy that just because a believer holds the almighty to be, well, all mighty, he or she must believe that everything that god created - that is, every thing - belongs to god. As a gentleman devotee of Murugan visiting Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple in Thiruporur near Chennai found to his chagrin, the mandir mandarins had a strict view of divine property rights. As is wont with the practice of keeping your smartphone inside your shirt pocket, it has a tendency to slip out when you bend. Which is exactly what happened, with the devotee's iPhone falling into the temple collection box. Using the finder's keeper's principle, temple officials politely refused to return the phone to its mortal owner - even as they equally politely allowed the man to retrieve data from it. Like Vegas, it seems that what goes in a hundi, stays in a hundi. India's IT Act 2000 certainly provides no avenue to explore any retrieval procedure of an Apple product from Lord Kartikeya's property. Unless Tim Cook nudges higher authorities in India and declares an IPR war. Luckily, the hundi belongs to a Hindu place of worship. In a country where most iPhone-owners belong to the majority community: believers in divine feudalism. ET Year-end Special Reads An Indian's guide to moving abroad as the world looks for 'better' immigrants The year of the HNIs: How India's rich splurged in 2024The CEO presentation from Minesto's Capital Market Day is now available on the company's website and YouTube channel. The Capital Market Day was held on 11 December 2024 at the company's workshop in Gothenburg, Sweden . GOTHENBURG, Sweden , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A presentation was delivered by Minesto CEO, Dr Martin Edlund , on the technology, the way forward, as well as Minesto's work in realising the first tidal energy dragon farm in Hestfjord, Faroe Islands . After the stage programme concluded, the guests had the opportunity to experience power plant components, as well as the workings behind the technology, in the workshop. The Minesto team would like to thank everyone for taking the time to attend the company's Capital Market Day. Recording of the CEO Presentation is available on minesto.com and Minesto Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/llJqdTkvzEM CONTACT: For additional information, please contact Cecilia Sernhage, Chief Communications Officer +46 735 23 71 58 [email protected] This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com https://news.cision.com/minesto-ab/r/video--ceo-presentation-at-minesto-s-capital-market-day-2024,c4082998NoneThiruvananthapuram: Higher education minister R Bindu has emphasised the critical need for collaboration between cutting-edge research and dynamic startup ecosystems to address pressing global challenges. She was speaking after inaugurating the International Conference on Advanced Materials and Startup Ecosystem ( ICAMSE ). The conference was organised by Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park at the College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET). ICAMSE featured an illustrious lineup of plenary sessions and keynote talks by global experts from renowned institutions such as Gdansk University of Technology (Poland), Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), Heriot-Watt University (UK), and leading Indian institutes, including IITs, NITs, IIST, Banaras Hindu University, and others. The event also hosted technical presentations and poster sessions, offering participants a platform to showcase innovative research. It provided ample networking opportunities and fostered meaningful collaborations poised to drive impactful innovations. Interactive discussions explored key themes such as entrepreneurial finance, green innovation, and sustainable business practices. Panel discussions highlighted the transformative potential of interdisciplinary research in addressing challenges across critical sectors, including healthcare, FinTech, climate tech, and education, while tackling hurdles within the startup ecosystem. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
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Signals Market Expansion in the State of Texas ADDISON, Texas , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solis Mammography , the nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has announced its entry into the third largest metropolitan area in Texas with its most recent acquisition of Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers in San Antonio . Avestēe is known for its state-of-the-art imaging expertise and its beautiful and calming patient environment. With Avestēe's six imaging locations, Solis Mammography now has a presence in the major metropolitan areas of Texas , including Dallas-Fort Worth , Houston , San Antonio and Austin . "Growth provides access and access changes lives," said Grant Davies , CEO of Solis Mammography. "Our goal with every market and every community we enter is to advance our mission of early breast cancer detection, and we never want to lose sight of that. We know that when we change the way mammography is experienced through innovative practices, improved technology and patient-centered care, we can make a difference. We hope to build on Avestēe's more than 10-year history of providing an expert and personalized approach to women's imaging." Founded in 2013 by Suzanne Dabbous , MD, Avestēe has provided patients with expert radiologic interpretations in a compassionate, non-clinical environment. The practice has six locations in San Antonio , Boerne and Spring Branch, Texas . "Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers' commitment to expert, compassionate care aligns perfectly with Solis Mammography's mission and vision for the future. We are excited to continue growing by joining the Solis family, a national leader in breast imaging and women's health innovation," said Dr. Dabbous. Solis Mammography combines clinical excellence with cutting-edge AI-screening technology to deliver exceptional patient-centered care – a tradition maintained for 40 years. The acquisition of Avestēe Women's Imaging Centers expands the company's footprint into its 19 th major market. About Solis Mammography Solis Mammography, a premier women's health company and the nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has been dedicated to elevating mammography services and maintaining breast health and peace of mind for 40 years. Headquartered in Addison, Texas , Solis Mammography operates more than 141 centers in 19 major markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth , Houston , Austin , San Antonio , South Louisiana , Utah , Denver , Phoenix , Tucson , the greater Philadelphia area, Columbus , Nashville, North Carolina , Virginia , Miami , Ft. Lauderdale , and Gainesville, Florida . Its affiliated brand, Washington Radiology, operates centers in Washington, D.C. , Maryland , and Virginia . Solis Mammography is pioneering a boutique-style retail healthcare experience. The company operates both wholly owned centers and multiple successful joint venture partnerships with large hospital systems and prominent medical and academic institutions. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solis-mammography-announces-acquisition-of-aveste-womens-imaging-centers-in-san-antonio-302332883.html SOURCE Solis MammographySupreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution caseGeoCue Announces Epotronic as Latest Distributor in Germany
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