40 elite colleges are being sued over accusations they colluded to increase tuition by $6,200 — primarily by overcharging divorced parents

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Cornell University is among the schools accused of colluding to raise tuition.

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  • Forty elite colleges are targeted in a new lawsuit accusing them of colluding to increase tuition.
  • The lawsuit claims the schools are factoring in the incomes of divorced parents, even if one of the parents cannot contribute.
  • This has led to students paying about $6,200 more than necessary, the
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2 simple diet tips helped a 41-year-old office worker transform his body in the gym

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41-year-old Alec Knebeg, who works at a bank, said he was able to burn fat and build muscle by sticking to a calorie and protein goal.

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  • A UK man transformed his physique by following a calorie deficit and protein goal.
  • He measured portion sizes instead of guessing to help burn fat for better muscle definition.
  • To get enough daily protein, he started eating more fish and eggs and

The best times to book travel for the holidays, according to Google Flights

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Google Flights says the best time to book Christmas flights is 54 days before travel.

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  • Google Flights recently shared its 2024 travel trends report.
  • According to the report, the best time to book plane tickets for Thanksgiving is early October.
  • The cheapest time to book Christmas flights is late October or 58 days before departure.

It may seem like the holiday season

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Engadget Podcast: Hunting data center vampires with Paris Marx

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This week, we’re joined by tech critic Paris Marx to discuss Data Vampires, his latest Tech Won’t Save us podcast series. We chat about how data centers suck up vast amounts of power, water and other resources, and why the AI boom is exacerbating those issues. Also, Devindra and Ben dive into a few news stories, including the DOJ inching closer towards a Google antitrust breakup; Nintendo's

Dylan O'Brien says he was ignored when he raised safety concerns about a stunt that left him 'broken'

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Dylan O'Brien as Thomas in "The Maze Runner."

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  • Dylan O'Brien told Men's Health his safety concerns over a stunt in "The Maze Runner" were ignored.
  • He was hit by a vehicle in a "life-changing" incident.
  • O'Brien needed reconstructive surgery.

Dylan O'Brien claimed his concerns that a stunt on "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure" wasn't safe were ignored, resulting in an accident that

Steam Deck comes to Australia in November

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Australian gamers won't have to buy Steam Deck at exorbitant prices from a reseller anymore or to import them into the country with help from a friend overseas. At PAX Australia, Valve has announced that it will start selling the handheld PC gaming device in the country starting in November. Currently, the Steam Deck is still only available in the US, Canada, UK and EU, as well as in Japan, South