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1. This is what we lose when only rich kids can play sports.
By Linda Flanagan in the Atlantic
2. Nearly vanquished on the battlefield, ISIS is still thriving online.
By Bennett Seftel in Cipher Brief
3. Can special swim lessons protect children with autism?
By Leah Samuel in STAT News
4. The self-driving cars of the future will need ‘eyes’ like ours.
By Ephrat Livni in Quartz
5. The crisis in Puerto Rico makes a solid case for statehood.
By Kriston Capps in CityLab

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