8/18/2020: A Bad Deal for American Industry? - During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers

Today's Article: A Bad Deal for American Industry?
From: Mercatus.org
Readability Score: 15.2

Do tariffs help or hurt industries? Consumers? Who pays? Who benefits?

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Today's Alternate Article: During A Lonely New York Summer, Lincoln Center Brings Music To Essential Workers
Readability Score: 8.6

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4/29/2020: Australian University to use facial detection software on private computers for remote exams - The Impact of Recent Tariffs

Today's Article: Australian University to use facial detection software on private computers for remote exams
From: ABC News (Australia)
Readability Score: 13.8

As students prepare for exams at home (or remotely), universities are working on ways to protect the integrity of their exams. In Australia, a student group is protesting the use of facial recognition and tracking software on their personal computers, citing privacy concerns. Should colleges tamper with personal computers for accountability purposes?

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Today's Alternate Article: The Impact of Recent Tariffs
Readability Score: 9.0

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12/12/2019: Senator Rand Paul offering bill to combat student loan debt - December tariffs shadow next year's toy, electronic costs

Today's Article: Senator Rand Paul offering bill to combat student loan debt
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 10.1

College is a huge expense for many American families. Some Democrat presidential candidates have proposed 'free college.' Senator Rand Paul, a Republican, has a different idea for how to help families pay for college. Consider trade-offs and financial wisdom in today's article.

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Today's Alternate Article: December tariffs shadow next year's toy, electronic costs
Readability Score: 9.4

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9/18/2019: Virginia couples challenge laws requiring them to declare their race - Tomato Tariffs

Today's Article: Virginia couples challenge laws requiring them to declare their race
From: BBC News
Readability Score: 11.0

Couples in eight states who want to get married must identify their race on the marriage license application. Now three couples in Virginia are filing suit, asking the state to end the practice of asking them to identify their race. Do you agree with them? Read today's article for more!

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Today's Alternate Article: Tomato Tariffs
Readability Score: 8.3

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