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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels. The Commission has called on EU nations to stick to promised budget cuts despite voter discontent in France and Greece.  (Photo by Virginia Mayo / AP) Solving some of art’s most enduring mysteries Software developed to recognize terrorist faces is now being adapted to solve the mystery of portraits of unidentified people. The Independent So who is The Girl with the Pearl Earring? Daily Mail Maurice Sendak, author of ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ dies at age 83 Maurice Sendak, the man widely considered to be the most important children’s author of the 20th century, has died at age 83 from complications following a recent stroke. The Independent Stephen Colbert’s must-see interview with Maurice Sendak Cartoon Brew   As coalition bid fails in Greece, instability rises Greece is teetering on the verge of political chaos, with few signs that any party can form a governing coalition and the prospect of the nation leaving the eurozone looming increasingly large. Sydney Morning Herald Greek bailout: 5 key conditions set by EU Christian Science Monitor Special section: Eurozone crisis Guardian Thwarted bomb plot revives concern about terrorist reach The disclosure of a Yemen-based plot to build a potentially undetectable airline bomb is renewing concerns about the danger posed by al-Qaida. BusinessWeek CIA thwarts new al-Qaida bomb plot USA TODAY Bill will cost businesses in cyberwar Business executives and national security leaders agree on the need to improve the security of U.S. computers, but they divide over the question of who bears responsibility for that effort. NPR China seeks equality with US over cyberwar Bloomberg   NATION New study shows obesity could affect 42 percent of US by 2030 If Americans continue to pack on pounds, 42 percent may end up obese by 2030, adding billions of dollars to health care costs, according to a new study. USA TODAY Mothers cling to chubby ideal for toddlers Reuters Showdown over student loan rates looms Interest rates on federal student loans are scheduled to double unless Congress acts. But Democrats and Republicans disagree over how to offset the $6 billion it would cost to keep the rates down. CNN Blog: Student loan rate extension on tap in Senate  (The Hill) On The Money Why are there not more jobs? Mediocre growth, overly cautious corporations and government cutbacks figure to stifle employment gains until there a coherent and comprehensive economic policy emerges. TIME POLITICS Liberals focusing outside money on grass-roots organizing and turnout After months on the sidelines, major liberal donors, including the financier George Soros, are preparing to inject up to $100 million into independent groups to aid Democrats’ chances this fall. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dick Lugar’s political twilight? Dick Lugar, a 36-year GOP incumbent, appears out of sync with the prevailing issues of the day, careening between messages and naively shunning engagement with his opponent. Politico 2012 contest for Senate control headed toward a photo finish The Hill BUSINESS Billion-dollar traders quit Wall Street for hedge funds Wall Street’s biggest banks have lost almost two dozen of their most profitable credit traders in the past 13 months as regulators limit the kind of risk-taking that amplified the housing crisis four years ago. Bloomberg Regulation of financial markets is still spotty 4 years after Wall Street crash McClatchy Newspapers Too broke to go bankrupt Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to be too broke to file for bankruptcy. The average cost to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection is more than $1,500. CNNMoney EDUCATION College credit without college The low profile of prior learning assessment is ending as the national college completion push and the expanding adult student market are driving its growth. Inside Higher Ed Pupils gain social skills in coed classes Researchers have now started to explore how to span the sex divide and are finding that more equitable coed classrooms can have social and academic benefits for boys and girls alike. Education Week LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Painted ads resurface in NYC as urban ‘modern art’ New York is sprinkled with barely visible old ads painted on the sides of buildings — remnants of lost eras of urban life. Now, they are making a comeback as a nostalgic art form. Seattle Post-Intelligencer What will become of the paper book? The digital era is upon us and in many ways, this is good news as books become cheaper and more easily accessible. However, a culture that has defined itself through paper will slowly pass away. Slate RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Sravasti Abbey a dream fulfilled for American Budddhist nuns Sravasti Abbey sits as one of the only monastic communities in the West for those wishing to study the Buddha’s teachings and now has five U.S.-born, fully ordained nuns. Religion News Service Temple discovery reveals Indian Buddhism’s spread to China Ruins of a Buddhist temple dating back 1,500 years have been discovered in China’s largest desert, offering valuable insight for historians studying Buddhism’s spread from India to China. NY Daily News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Eric Klinenberg): Who can solve the aging boomers crisis? TIME Editorial: European voters send US a warning USA TODAY Blog (Jim Taylor, Ph.D.): Personal growth: your values, your life  (Psychology Today) The Power of Prime Editorial: Gay marriage: Biden being Biden? Baltimore Sun Column (Jack Hamilton): How the Beastie Boys united us by never growing up The Atlantic Column (Mona Charen): Extremism in defense of the welfare state Creators Syndicate Cartoon (Glenn Foden): French toast Townhall.com Column (Kevin Horrigan): Superheroes! Assassins! Sequels! Action! St. Louis Post-Dispatch   Site edited by: Laura Olson, Todd Ehresmann, Maria Laverghetta, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Jessica Duncan, Kathie Raikes, Brooke Coggiano, Mark Rittenmeyer, Tamara Dixon, Tina Ulmer, Kevin Augustine, Laura Hardman, Lavanya Rajagopalan and Erkinaz Shuminov.   GOOD NEWS SpaceX prepares to launch on Florida’s new Space Coast The next chapter in U.S. space exploration should begin soon when California-based SpaceX expects to become the first private company to send a rocket to the International Space Station. McClatchy Newspapers Public-private teamwork helps save threatened fish In Connecticut, a coalition of groups is providing fish ladders to help threatened alewives travel up its rivers to freshwater spawning grounds. Christian Science Monitor 86-year-old man turns small island into tortoise sanctuary Back in 1962, Brendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in the Seychelles for about $22,000. Now, he lives there along with 120 giant tortoises for whom Grimshaw’s island is a sanctuary. Grist WORLD Foreign policy tests await Hollande The calm and cautious François Hollande, who dramatically wrested the French presidency from Nicolas Sarkozy, faces immediate foreign policy challenges, analysts say. CNN Hollande will not have long to learn YouTube Special section: What was France like in 1981? BBC Putin takes oath of office as riot police muffle protesters Vladimir Putin took the oath of office in a brief Kremlin ceremony, while on the streets thousands of riot police prevented hundreds of demonstrators from protesting his return to the presidency. CBS News For a 3rd time, Putin returns as president NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Scans reveal Fido’s thoughts Fido‘s expressive face, including those longing puppy-dog eyes, may lead owners to wonder exactly what is going on in that doggy’s head. LiveScience The ultimate quest for mapping the brain Researchers have a goal so ambitious it is almost unthinkable — learning how billions of neurons in the human brain are wired. Guardian So you’re a cyborg — now what? As we become ever more dependent on external sources of memory — using GPS to guide our driving, smartphones to keep our schedules — it’s time to rethink our ideas about what “memory” actually is. CNN ENVIRONMENT Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor Tomari Nuclear Power Plant’s reactor shut down in a much-watched move by government and environmentalists, who are waged in a public battle over the future of Japan’s energy policy. CNN Dinosaur gases ‘warmed the Earth’ By scaling up the digestive wind of cows, British scientists estimate that the population of dinosaurs — as a whole — produced 520 million tons of gas annually. BBC Our view of Earth from space is in danger Wired HEALTH Virtual visits to the doctor catch on Many insurers in the U.S. are getting on board, pushing telemedicine as a way to make doctor “visits” cheaper and more easily available. USA TODAY Aim skin cancer warnings at the young, too, experts say Doctors should take time to counsel children on the dangers of sun exposure and tanning beds, according to recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. U.S. News & World Report Zinc may shorten common cold, but side effects common A new review of past studies suggests that taking zinc may cut the time adults have to suffer with a common cold, but the alternative treatment will likely come with unpleasant side effects. Reuters SPORTS Mickelson joins 5 others in Hall of Fame Phil Mickelson’s love of golf took him on a thrilling ride of championships and a few spectacular crashes, leading to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. St. Louis Post-Dispatch How veteran players become victims The death of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau has raised fresh concerns about concussions in full contact sports. Discovery News Seau remembered in ‘paddle out’ ceremony Reuters   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Parents are reading more with their children at home Today’s parents — especially low-income parents — are more involved with their young children than they were a decade ago, in ways that research has shown could boost children’s academic careers. Education Week   Photo of the Day A Pakistani worker decorates a canal with artificial flowers in Lahore, Pakistan.  (Photo by K.M. Chaudary / 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 Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on. 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