Tuition Soars as States Cut Budgets Hit Public Colleges
Average in-state tuition and fees at four year public colleges rose $631 to 8.3 percent, with full credit loads topping $8,000 and room and board pushing state school costs over $17,000 annually. California led with a 21 percent jump, while federal aid kept net costs lower for many families. State cuts, reduced per student funding, and broader debt concerns accompany an Obama administration plan to ease repayment.
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Google Faces Rising Global Demands for User Data
Google released its six month summary showing more than 15,600 government requests affecting over 25,400 user accounts worldwide. The snapshot covers January through June and marks the fourth disclosure since the reporting began last year after China censorship tensions.
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Panel backs HPV vaccine for boys to curb cancer
An advisory panel recommends routine HPV vaccination for boys amid low uptake by girls since 2006. Officials cite cancer prevention and broader herd immunity, noting parental safety concerns and worries about encouraging sexual activity as ongoing hurdles.
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Confidence sinks to March 2009 low ahead of holiday season
New York Americans voice gloom about the economy with the Conference Board showing October sentiment at 39.8, six points lower than September and seven below estimates. Despite bleak mood, spending trends show mixed signals as retail activity and big-ticket purchases shift with the holiday rush.
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