How Tech Can Help Prevent Kids from Dying in Hot Cars

Warnings to check the back seat are a positive step, but the sensors on Genesis and Volvo cars are probably more effective. And where’s that federal legislation? Read More

2 toddlers found dead in Oklahoma hot car tragedy, police say

Two toddlers were found lifeless inside a parked car in Oklahoma as temperatures soared to 90 degrees, according to authorities. Read More

Safety reminders for hot cars

Since 1998, when safety advocates first began tracking, vehicular heatstroke has killed more than 965 children. Each death ... children under one year of age. Why are hot cars so unsafe? Read More

Infant dies after being discovered 'unresponsive' in hot vehicle outside Mass. day care

According to a news release ... murder in baby son's hot car death; grandma says it's a mistake Per Kids and Car Safety, "Approximately 88% of children who die in hot cars are age 3 or younger ... Read More

22-month-old child dies after being left in hot car outside Texas school

The death is the second hot ... In a news release, Kids and Car Safety founder Janette Fennell said her organization continues to push for "occupant detection technology in all cars immediately." ... Read More

U.S. presses the ‘reset button' on technology that lets cars talk to each other

V2X allows cars and trucks to exchange location information with each other ... an interview. Safety advocates say V2X technology could help prevent thousands of crashes a year, and also mitigate ... Read More

Baby, toddler die in hot cars on consecutive days in South Texas as summer temperatures soar

In just two days, a baby and a toddler in South Texas died after being left alone in hot cars. At 1:29 p.m. Tuesday ... the mother of the child, 33-year-old Hilda Ann Adame. Read More

Will Mercedes Be Able to Sell This Technology in Cars?

Until now, Level 4 has mostly been thought of as a technology ... some point in the future vehicle owners could have their car drive them to work with no driver attention or intervention required ... Read More

Why Today's Kids Are Facing a Meaning Crisis

Undoubtedly, today's kids are highly anxious ... Watching the current news cycles, kids often hear about great obstacles to health and well-being, generally out of their control. Read More

New twist in gymnastics drama

📬 The Short List is a snappy USA TODAY news ... up on Monday’s news. But first: Eyes to the sky – it's peak Perseid season! 💫 The best meteor shower of the year showed out over the ... Read More