Today's Article: A 21-year-old man has made history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon
From: CNN
Readability Score: 11.4
From Special Olympics to just Special, 21 year old man inspires as he becomes first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon
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Today's Article: Seattle Landlords Sue Mayor, Governor to End Eviction Moratorium
From: The Epoch Times
Readability Score: 13.2
Today’s two brief articles examine two different approaches to an issue — the suspension of evictions during the pandemic. We encourage you to have your students read both articles to consider multiple perspectives before discussing the topic. Then have them study more about private property rights and limits with Unintended Consequences: Eminent Domain!
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Today's Article: President signs order backing 1 Trillion Trees effort
From: The Washington Examiner
Readability Score: 15.0
The White House recently supported an initiative called One Trillion Trees, an effort to address climate change by planting a huge number of trees over the next decade. Discuss various efforts to address climate change and provide power in this article; then help your students see why reliable energy makes a huge difference in people's lives in People, Power, & Prosperity!
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