Across our screens today:

  • Are Americans about a double dip?
  • A UC Davis student for the scientific use of the slang term “hella” — which he believes should refer to the rare reference to the huge figure of 10 to the 27th power.
  • Airport car rentals to pay for improvements to rental facilities, among other things.
  • Less financial assistance for .

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