CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some parents are raising concerns about the lack of seat belts on buses in light of the fatal bus crash Thursday. But are these safety devices actually required in the Carolinas?

The change came into force on 1 April. The minimum wage has gone up by 77p (6.7%) to £12.21 an hour for people aged 21 and over. This is the equivalent of £1,400 a year for a full-time worker.

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