3/21/2019: White Privilege and the College Admissions Scandal - A tax on how much you drive—could it happen?

Today's Article: White Privilege and the College Admissions Scandal
From: US News and World Report
Readability Score: 14.8

Wealthy and famous parents have always looked for ways to help their kids. A recent scandal has revealed just how far some are willing to go to get their kids into elite colleges. Why are some parents so desperate for this particular status? What are the consequences? What can be done to limit such behavior?

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Readability Score: 9.1

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5/1/2017: How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating - Conjoined Twins Show Double-Minded Determination

Today's Article: How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating
From: NPR
Readability Score: 10.2

Sometimes scientists adopt sloppy practices that can lead to false conclusions.

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Readability Score: 9.7

Our final release of the school year is out! Watch Sneaker Money and find out how one creative entrepreneur is solving a problem in his neighborhood, today!

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1/27/2016: Evidence of Suspected Tennis Match-Fixing Revealed - How the N.B.A. 3-Point Shot Went From Gimmick to Game Changer

Today's Article: Evidence of Suspected Tennis Match-Fixing Revealed (12.6)
From: BBC

Secret files exposing evidence of widespread suspected match-fixing at the top level of world tennis, including at Wimbledon, can be revealed by the BBC and BuzzFeed News.

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