Study links car phones to higher crash risk
Rochester NY AP reports a study finding drivers using cellular phones in cars face about 34 percent greater crash risk. Researcher John Violanti notes distraction from calls, lighting cigarettes, or coffee reduces attention even on open highways. The study, in Accident Analysis and Prevention, calls for cautious use and pulling over for intense business calls.
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James Marshall
State University of New York At Buffalo
New York
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State Department of Motor Vehicles
United States
Scam Targets Checking Accounts in Automated Payments Wave
Officials warn about a fraud pattern where telemarketers obtain checking account numbers to debit unauthorized charges from consumer accounts. FTC rules bar debit without express authorization while two firms face charges for up to 800 thefts via misrepresented subscriptions.
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Geraldine O'Donnell
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Jodie Bernstein
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UCLA admits VIPs undercuts fair process says Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times reports that UCLA has long practiced backdoor admissions for influential donors and officials. VIP requests accessed by development staff and top officials led to admissions favorable to relatives and associates, with cases including donors, politicians, and notable figures.
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