11/4/2020: Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest - Canned Corn Shortages

Today's Article: Crews vacuum ‘murder hornets’ out of Washington nest
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 11.4

Several months ago the story of 'murder hornets' reaching our shores got a lot of press. Scientists have located and eradicated a large nest in Washington state, making progress in eliminating the threat. Discuss news hype and/or ecosystems with today's article. These hornets are one of many threats to bees; you may want to follow up with izzit.org's Bee the Change.

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Readability Score: 6.7

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10/9/2020: The search is on for a nest of murder hornets in Washington state - Being a Good Sport Helps Kids' Mental Health

Today's Article: The search is on for a nest of murder hornets in Washington state
From: CNN
Readability Score: 10.4

On the hunt to kill a killer: Scientists search for 'Murder Hornet' nest.

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Today's Alternate Article: Being a Good Sport Helps Kids' Mental Health
Readability Score: 9.7 

5/21/2020: University of California president urges multi-year suspension of SAT, ACT requirements - Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype

Today's Article: University of California president urges multi-year suspension of SAT, ACT requirements
From: The Washington Post
Readability Score: 12.0

In the wake of suspended tests, many colleges and universities are considering the idea of not requiring SAT or ACT scores for the incoming class of 2021. The president of the University of California system wants to go further, suspending any test requirements until 2024 and looking to replace the traditional tests with one more tailored to California students. Good or bad idea? Are standardized tests worthwhile? Learn more in today's article.

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Today's Alternate Article: Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype
Readability Score: 9.6

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