9/3/2020: China Fires in Disputed Waterway; US Sanctions - College Students Push Back on Safety Measures

Today's Article: China Fires in Disputed Waterway; US Sanctions
From: Bloomberg (via MSN News)
Readability Score: 15.0

China has been encroaching on the South China Sea by building artificial islands. Now they have fired missiles in the area in a show of strength. What should be the US response?

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Readability Score: 10.2

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8/21/2020: Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai released - Pandemic wrecks Class of 2020’s hopes

Today's Article: Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai released
From: Fox News
Readability Score: 10.9

Have you heard of Jimmy Lai? His story is amazing. Smuggled from communist China to Hong Kong, alone, at the age of 12, he became a very successful person. He's now taking a stand for freedom in Hong Kong. Would you do the same?

Learn about Jimmy's story by watching A Taste of Chocolate, and learn about Lai's stance for freedom in today's current events lesson.

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Readability Score: 9.6

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8/5/2020: Chicago's City Colleges will wipe out debt of former students who return - Coin Shortages

Today's Article: Chicago's City Colleges will wipe out debt of former students who return
From: The Chicago Tribune
Readability Score: 12.5

The city of Chicago will assume the debts of many students at their City College campuses - if they return to school and finish their degrees. Mayor Lightfoot believes this will help the city in the long run. Who pays? Who benefits? Do you think this is a good program?

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Readability Score: 8.7

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