2/2/2017: Retailers Blame Soda Tax; Mayor Kenney Responds With Harsh Words - 98-Year-Old Poster Child for Yoga and Wellness

Today's Article: Retailers Blame Soda Tax; Mayor Kenney Responds With Harsh Words
From: CBS News Local
Readability Score: 11.2

Philadelphia shoppers have been finding steep surcharges on grocery bills since the sweetened beverage tax kicked in...

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Readability Score: 9.3

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11/18/2016: Putting Sugary Soda Out of Reach - Couple Learns True Value of Mysterious Wedding Present

Today's Article: Putting Sugary Soda Out of Reach
From: New York Times
Readability Score: 11.8

Can public health officials force Americans to break their soda habit?

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Readability Score: 7.9


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