10/6/2020: Tiny robots coax nerve cells to grow connections - NFL Postpones First Game Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Today's Article: Tiny robots coax nerve cells to grow connections
From: Sciencenews.org
Readability Score: 11.3

Can we grow new neurons & brains?

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Readability Score: 9.4 

10/19/2018: Democrats saying “nyet” to Russian Probe on Campaign Trail - Grocery store refused to sell Pepsi until they remove NFL logo

Today's Article: Democrats saying “nyet” to Russian Probe on Campaign Trail
From: LA Times
Readability Score: 12.4

The Russia investigation has been grist for endless news coverage and talk-show speculation, but it’s been mostly absent from campaign advertisements, stump speeches and debates. Democrats have occasionally sold themselves as a counterweight to Trump in Washington, but they’ve talked little about how, if they retake control of the House of Representatives, they could quickly rev up congressional probes.

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Readability Score: 7.6

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5/31/2018: NFL owners reach a 'compromise' about the national anthem. How bad is it? - Acing your first week on a new job

Today's Article: NFL owners reach a 'compromise' about the national anthem. How bad is it?
From: SB Nation
Readability Score: 9.9

NFL owners, worried about upset fans, agreed on a 'compromise' that allows players to skip the national anthem, but if they're on the sideline they must stand or face team punishment. Is this a good or bad idea?

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Readability Score: 5.8

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5/18/2018: The US can't keep up with demand for medical workers - NFL Player Makes Medical Marijuana History

Today's Article: The US can't keep up with demand for medical workers
From: CNN Money
Readability Score: 10.5

The US will need to hire 2.3 million new health care workers by 2025 in order to adequately take care of its aging population, a new report finds. A shortage exists and is likely to remain, which means innovation may be a possible solution.

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3/29/2018: Commentary: The Ideal Female Body Type is Getting Even Harder to Attain - Ex-NFL Player Declines Honor, Says Football 'Destroyed My Life'

Today's Article: Commentary: The Ideal Female Body Type is Getting Even Harder to Attain
From: TheConversation.com
Readability Score: 12.0

A study suggests that women are no longer expected to just be thin in order to be considered beautiful; now they must look muscular as well. Is this a healthy trend promoting health, or an unhealthy, impossible ideal? And check out Today's basic article for an interactive quiz/survey asking students to consider what risks are acceptable in order to attain football fame and fortune.

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Readability Score: 9.3

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