Debit cards rise in use among young adults in place of checks
Young adults prefer debit and credit cards for fast transactions, boosting merchant acceptance while raising risk of overdraft fees if spending outpaces deposits. Visa data show over a quarter of purchases by under-45s are card paid, with 84 percent tracking expenses better using cards.
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Big Ten Network fights for placement in cable lineups
Cable firms balk at price and placement as Mediacom resists adding the Big Ten Network to basic packages. The network seeks wide carriage for max viewership and ad revenue while operators push a surcharge only for interested customers. Industry debate stresses potential churn and high per subscriber fees amid past disputes with ESPNU and NFL Network.
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Editorial Supports Abused by Clergy Says Davenport Diocese
The Catholic Messenger editors discuss reactions to clergy abuse cases noting sympathy for victims and critique of money seeking lawsuits. Arland-Fye says the piece praises abuse victims while Uhde asserts lawyers seek truth and accountability.
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Hearing tests hint at SIDS risk in infants
Seattle researchers report that Delaware newborn hearing screenings show a distinct pattern of partial right ear hearing loss in 4 points across 1,000 to 4,000 Hz among 31 SIDS cases versus 31 controls. The finding suggests a potential link between inner ear function and respiratory control during sleep.
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Aquafina Label Changes Clarify Water Source
PepsiCo will relabel Aquafina bottles to state the water comes from a public water source. The change responds to consumer and regulator concerns about marketing implying spring origins. Aquafina is purified through a seven step process and the label will read Public Water Source.
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