6/5/2018: Leapfrogs Singapore, Hong Kong to Win World’s Most Competitive Economy - Why are gas prices so high?

Today's Article: U.S. Leapfrogs Singapore, Hong Kong to Win World’s Most Competitive Economy
From: Bloomberg
Readability Score: 11.4

The U.S. dethroned Hong Kong to retake first place among the world’s most competitive economies, thanks to faster economic growth and a supportive atmosphere for scientific and technological innovation, according to annual rankings by the Switzerland-based IMD World Competitiveness Center.

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Readability Score: 7.9

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4/15/2016: Switzerland Shocked by Muslim Teens Who Refused to Shake Hands with Female Teachers - Couple Fights to Evict Woman Residing in Their For-Sale Home

Today's Article: Switzerland Shocked by Muslim Teens Who Refused to Shake Hands with Female Teachers (12.5)
From: Washington Post

It's widespread practice for schoolchildren in Switzerland to shake the hands of their teacher at the beginning and end of each day.

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