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A youth holds the flag of South Sudan as he waits for the start of independence celebrations in Juba, South Sudan. South Sudan became a separate nation from Sudan, as thousands of South Sudanese citizens swarmed the capital of Juba to celebrate the country’s birth.  (Photo by David Azia / AP) Betty Ford, champion of women’s rights I will never forget when I asked Betty Ford to be a co-chair for the Equal Rights Amendment Countdown Campaign. I thought it would be a long process but she immediately said she would be honored. CNN Betty Ford: An American original CBS News Youth expressing loss and anger through ‘slam’ poetry A nonprofit youth poetry program — run entirely by volunteers — helps youth in Philadelphia find their voices through spoken word and literary expression. CNN   South Sudan becomes world’s newest nation Thousands gathered for a ceremony celebrating independence for south Sudan after decades of war with the north that left millions dead. A delegation including foreign dignitaries attended. Al Jazeera World leaders, South Sudanese celebrate world’s newest nation CNN Special section: South Sudan country profile BBC South Sudan celebrates independence YouTube Obama: Political sacrifices needed for US debt deal President Barack Obama said political sacrifices will be needed by both Democrats and Republicans to avoid a looming U.S. debt default. Reuters Blog: Obama, GOP duel over taxes and debt  (USA TODAY) The Oval Night raids curbing Taliban, but Afghans cite civilian toll United States Special Operations forces have carried out an extraordinary number of night raids over the past year, turning them into one of their most effective tools against the insurgents. New York Times   NATION Uncertainty sets in as roar of rocket fades Less than 24 hours after space shuttle Atlantis’ final ascent Americans awoke to a sobering truth: No one has any idea of when they might again see such a sight or where it will be going if they do. Houston Chronicle Planetarium uses dome to watch Atlantis YouTube Effects of ‘extreme drought’ could be felt at supermarkets soon The price of beef is set to skyrocket in the fall as a cattle shortage takes shape. Pastures are dying from the drought and ranchers are selling their cattle rather than buying costly feed. Christian Science Monitor More 8th graders trying illegal drugs, but teen births drop The number of eighth graders who reported trying illegal drugs increased from 2009 to 2010, according to data released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ABC News Teen birth rates decline, but drug use on the rise among youth HealthNews POLITICS UK, US and Canada step up travel curbs on Iran government Britain, the United States and Canada are increasing travel curbs on members of the Iranian government over Iran’s disputed nuclear program, Britain’s Foreign Office said in a statement. Reuters House votes to halt same-sex unions on military bases Intent on delaying a new policy allowing gays to serve openly in the armed forces, the House voted to prohibit military chaplains from performing same-sex marriages on the nation’s bases. Forbes Talk of Social Security cut is being hit by both sides A proposal to cut Social Security costs and raise tax revenue by changing the way the government measures inflation ran into opposition from Democrats and Republicans. Bloomberg BUSINESS Why overusing your Social Security number is risky If you‘ve ever suspected that your Social Security number has fallen into way too many hands, you’re probably right. Social Security numbers have become universal identifiers these days. MSNBC Obama’s housing scorecard The Department of Housing and Urban Development will extend the time period unemployed homeowners with FHA-backed mortgages could skip their payments to a minimum of 12 months. CNNMoney BofA, Citigroup, JPMorgan must submit foreclosure plans to US Bloomberg Foreclosure rules to ease for unemployed YouTube EDUCATION Degrees of gravity Edward T. Larkin, a professor of German at the University of New Hampshire, exposed himself to a woman and her daughter. After the exposure, Larkin was placed on paid administrative leave Inside Higher Ed Report cards on overweight kids don’t make a difference School policies that let parents know when their children are overweight or obese appear to have little impact on the problem, a new study finds. MSNBC HEALTH Southerners, poor have highest rates of obesity nationwide The percentage of obese adults increased in 16 states over past year and didn‘t decline in any state, a report says. The South still has the highest percentage of people who are too heavy. USA TODAY ‘Genetic dimmer switch’ regulates wiring in the developing brain The gene Foxp2 acts like a “genetic dimmer switch” that regulates wiring in the developing brain. It does this by controlling the products of other genes. Medical News Today SPORTS Yao calls it a career A sports career unlike any other is over. Yao Ming, who became the face of China’s outreach to the West and the NBA’s growing popularity around the globe, has expressed his intent to retire. Houston Chronicle Ohio State vacates wins from recent 2010 football season An “embarrassed” Ohio State University is wiping its stellar 2010 football season from the record books as self-imposed punishment for major NCAA violations. Columbus Dispatch   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Blog (Kate Bittman): Summer movies: a literary movie guide The New Yorker Column (Paul Krugman): Budget fight reveals a shift to the right for Obama Seattle Times Cartoon (Jeff Stahler): Assorted cartoons Christian Science Monitor Column (James O’Shea): Not just the tabloids: Media ethics sliding downhill CNN Column (Robert Zeliger): Foreign policy: news’ top ‘journalism’ moments NPR Blog (Katy Steinmetz): America sees its obesity rates and raises them  (TIME) Healthland Column (Lane Wallace): As the Shuttle mission ends, analyzing the cost of exploration The Atlantic Editorial (Steven Johnson): Belt-tightening may squeeze economy, markets Reuters   Site edited by: Valerie Serrano, Beth Dupke, Brian Lam, Cynthia Vidal, Sam Dieter, Shahinaz Ayoub, Cristina Petrut, Joe Nicolini, David Barer, Harsha Malik, Paul Wertheim, Kevin Nyberg, Sarah Alender and Joanne Pelton.   GOOD NEWS New device charges cell phone with a boiling teakettle A practical solution to help recharge cell phones and other portable electrical devices in remote villages and huts around the world was unveiled in Denver by Traverse City-based Tellurex Corp. Denver Post Federal government set to help direct Detroit’s rebuilding U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced a plan for Detroit officials to lend expertise in efforts to improve the city. Detroit News Putting ambient energy to work Researchers from the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering have devised a new way to harness energy from radios and satellite communication networks. Earth Times WORLD US summons Syrian ambassador over ‘protest filming’ The U.S. State Department has summoned Syria’s ambassador after receiving reports of Syrian diplomats filming people protesting peacefully in the U.S. BBC Syria’s ‘secret doctors’ risk their own lives to help protesters CNN Malaysia fires tear gas at protest, 924 have been arrested Police fired tear gas and detained activists as more than 20,000 demonstrators massed across Malaysia‘s main city demanding electoral reforms in the country’s biggest political rally in years. Seattle Times SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Japanese silicone-skinned robot that flinches and gags like a dental patient Here’s one more reason to dread going to the dentist — you could run into a super-creepy robot that flinches and gags like a real patient. Popular Science Causes of alcohol’s memory impairment A night of drinking and dancing can end in some fuzzy or missing memories of the evening, and researchers have long wondered why. LiveScience Holes in fossil bones reveal dinosaur activity compared to mammals New research from the University of Adelaide has added to the debate about whether dinosaurs were cold-blooded and sluggish or warm-blooded and active. ScienceDaily ENVIRONMENT Shell’s drilling off Australia could ‘devastate’ endangered marine life Conservation groups in Australia say a decision to allow Shell to carry out drilling near Australia’s newest world heritage site, Ningaloo Marine Park, could devastate the area if there was a spillage. Guardian Land of the ‘freegan,’ home of the brave “Freeganism,” as the movement is known, is an attempt to live off the waste of capitalism — to salvage those consumer goods that are abandoned when they are slightly worn or even untouched. Grist RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY In Israel, diggers seem to unearth the Bible’s bad guys Archeological digging is helping scholars paint a more nuanced portrait of the Philistines, the biblical enemies of the Israelites. Sci-Tech Today Church of England faces being wiped out, report warns The Church of England faces being wiped out as a significant national force without an “urgent” campaign to recruit more believers, a report warns. Telegraph.co.uk Volunteer ministry used to giving is now in great need The San Jose Home Makers ministry has been storing its donations in an old convent. The property will be sold soon to Redlands Christian Migrant Association, which plans to demolish the building. Tampa Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Kate and William head for Los Angeles The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were headed to Tinseltown, though the quick trip was hardly going to be a honeymoon for the newlyweds. Yahoo! News ‘A cappella extravaganza’ brings 5,600 barbershop singers to KC Judging from a couple of hours of quartet competitions at the Sprint Center, barbershop singers appear to favor suits, often dark with ties, as they try to impress judges. Kansas City Star   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Autistic adults may not understand People with high-functioning autism have difficulty understanding others’ intentions, new research shows. This lack of understanding tends to make adults with autism judge others more harshly. HealthDay   Photo of the Day An man prays at sunset on the helipad following a rain storm at Forward Operating Base Bostick in Kunar province, Afghanistan.  (Photo by David Goldman / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the proper use. Thomas J. Watson Daily Quote Archives Email Newsletters Daily headlines Friends of the DailySource DailySource Archives Scroll through recent items from your favorite sections: News Top Stories Columns and Op-ed The Daily Quote Photo of the Day Email this edition Ways to Help Volunteer Spread the word Donate Shop Search Give feedback Other ways

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