9/10/2020: Babysitter bidding wars - The psychology of kindness

Today's Article: Babysitter bidding wars
From: The Chicago Tribune
Readability Score: 10.4

What's the going rate for babysitters in your area? With schools closed and child care centers less appealing, Chicago families are looking at increases for qualified nannies and babysitters. Discuss supply and demand and the price system with a job that many teens may identify with.

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Today's Alternate Article: The psychology of kindness
Readability Score: 9.3 

5/31/2019: Maine - No opting out of immunizations for religious or philosophical reasons - Can 50,000 bottle caps promote playground kindness?

Today's Article: Maine - No opting out of immunizations for religious or philosophical reasons
From: CNN
Readability Score: 13.3

Some residents of Maine might find themselves ill when they learn of a new law regarding vaccines recently signed into law by Governor Janet Mills.

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Today's Alternate Article: Can 50,000 bottle caps promote playground kindness?
Readability Score: 9.8

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5/11/2016: Father-Daughter Dance Canceled Following Complaints at Elementary School - Barista Goes Extra Mile for Deaf Customer

Today's Article: Father-Daughter Dance Canceled Following Complaints at Elementary School (10.7)
From: Fox10TV

The move to cancel the dance comes after complaints from a few parents who feel the dance is not inclusive.

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5/9/2016: Medical Errors Are No. 3 Cause Of U.S Deaths, Researchers Say - Sisters Help Special Needs Brother Get Prom Date

Today's Article: Medical Errors Are No. 3 Cause Of U.S Deaths, Researchers Say (12.6)
From: NPR

Medical mistakes that can lead to death range from surgical complications that go unrecognized to mix-ups with the doses or types of medications patients receive.

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