2/5/2017: Facebook admits social media threat to democracy - Watch what you emoji: A compilation of articles on emojis and consequences

Today's Article: Facebook admits social media threat to democracy
From: Digital Journal
Readability Score: 12.5

Facebook acknowledged Monday that the explosion of social media poses a potential threat to democracy, pledging to tackle the problem head-on and turn its powerful platform into a force for "good." 

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Today's Alternate Article: Watch what you emoji: A compilation of articles on emojis and consequences
Readability Score: 9.6

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1/12/2018: Iran restricts social media as anti-government protests enter 4th day - Chocolate Could Be Extinct in 40 Years

Today's Article: Iran restricts social media as anti-government protests enter 4th day
From: CNN
Readability Score: 14.8

Social media has been a vital resource for Iranians participating in the protests, and the government has taken steps to shut down those communication channels.

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Readability Score: 9.1

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4/17/2017: The Father Of The Web Is Worried About How Ugly It's Become - Mission Nearly Impossible this Spring: Finding a Home to Buy

Today's Article: The Father Of The Web Is Worried About How Ugly It's Become
From: NPR
Readability Score: 10.9

Berners-Lee created the Web in 1989 as a way for researchers to share information with each other on the Internet.

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Readability Score: 9.8

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11/17/2016: Your Slow Email Replies Are Causing Serious Anxiety - SMU Volleyball Spikes Invitation to Slain Cop's Daughter

Today's Article: Your Slow Email Replies Are Causing Serious Anxiety
From: BBC
Readability Score: 10.5

The uncertainty that weaves its way into your psyche while you wait can cause angst, sleepless nights and worse.

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Readability Score: 8.3

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