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Libyans hold up their ink-marked fingers that shows they have voted as they celebrate in Martyrs‘ Square in Tripoli, Libya.  (Photo by Abdel Magid Al Fergany / AP) Blood donations decline in the US There’s been a nationwide shortfall in blood donations — down more than 10 percent across the country. One group that would like to help may be moving one step closer to eligibility. Wibw.com Broken America: towns reeling from financial ruin First came the U.S. sub-prime mortgage meltdown and now entire towns are declaring bankruptcy. Some experts say the financial trend can be avoided through fiscal reform. The Independent   Libyans vote in 1st election after Gadhafi Libyans started voting in the first parliamentary election as a major step toward democracy after decades of erratic one-man rule. But the joy was tempered by boycotts and ballot burning. USA TODAY Timeline: Libya — from bloody uprising to elections MSN Money Libyans celebrate free vote despite violence Reuters Calif. high-speed rail gets green light California lawmakers gave the green light to start building the nation’s first dedicated high-speed rail line — a multibillion dollar project that will link Los Angeles and San Francisco. Boston.com Legislature approves high-speed rail spending San Francisco Chronicle Billions of dollars approved for California high-speed rail KCRA Afghanistan made ‘major US ally’ Afghanistan is designated the latest “major non-Nato ally” for the US, Hillary Clinton announces in Kabul, allowing it to buy advanced U.S. weaponry. BBC   NATION Huge swaths of US swelter amid prolonged outages, new storms The forecast for the weekend called for more record-breaking heat across the Midwest and into the eastern U.S., the National Weather Service said. Reuters Torrid heat: 4,500 record highs and counting The Weather Channel How the health care ruling might affect our civil rights Days after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision, lawyers are still teasing out the consequences for other key issues — like civil rights. NPR George Zimmerman freed from jail for 2nd time after posting $1M bond George Zimmerman, accused in the killing of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, was freed from jail as his lawyer asked his supporters to help fund his client’s $1 million bail. Guardian POLITICS Dismal hiring shows economy slump U.S. employers hired at a dismal pace in June, raising pressure on the Federal Reserve to do more to boost the economy and dealing another setback to President Barack Obama’s reelection bid. Reuters How unemployment has dragged on Planet Money (NPR) Mitt Romney’s foreign-policy tour Mitt Romney’s campaign is considering a major foreign policy offensive at the end of the month that would take him to five countries on three continents. Politico BUSINESS Dollar versus euro: dollar gains most The dollar climbed the most since September against the euro as investors sought refuge after U.S. job growth fell short of forecasts and the European economy still faces risks. Bloomberg Regulator begins probe of Deutsche Bank, stock falls German markets’ regulator BaFin is conducting a special probe of Deutsche Bank as part of a wider investigation into possible inter-bank rate manipulation. CNBC Special section: A Libor primer Globeandmail.com ENVIRONMENT Arctic sea ice continues summer retreat A rapid decline for Arctic sea ice extent briefly hit daily record lows in June, led by extensive ice loss in the Bering, Kara and Beaufort Seas, as well as Hudson and Baffin Bay. Environmental News Network Profitable palm oil leaves the Asian environment poor While an initial public offering has been a boon for the company’s coffers, conservationists say the palm oil industry has been a damaging curse for the environment. CNN EDUCATION Applications displayed for i3 The U.S. Department of Education has announced 124 i3 Development pre-applicants who are invited to apply for a share of the $150 million 2012 Investing in Innovation fund. EducationNews.org Finland rethinks factory-style school buildings for student success Education watchers have dissected Finland’s educational leadership on international tests from every angle. But a new traveling exhibit suggests one more: that the buildings support achievement. Education Week HEALTH The highs and lows of illegal drugs People have taken mood-altering drugs since time began, from Europe to ancient civilizations. However, calculating the number of people that have died from drug use is more complicated than it appears. BBC Psych study: People who lack control are more likely to be superstitious Doctor Katharine Greenaway’s study shows that losing control profoundly affects people’s psychological behavior by causing them to change their beliefs and orientation toward others. Medical News Today LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT An art star’s creative crisis As demand explodes for Chinese art, the country’s most expensive living painter copes with fragile health and relevance. Wall Street Journal The lost endings to ‘The Great Gatsby’ Scholars and family members of F. Scott Fitzgerald dropped a bombshell on the literary world, revealing 47 endings to the “The Great Gatsby.” Slate Consumers’ bad math has its costs You walk into Starbucks and see two deals for coffee. The first deal offers 33 percent extra coffee. The second takes 33 percent off the price. Which is the better deal? The Atlantic   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Marcus Padley): Oh, for a grammar-phone: I bet they can’t even spell it now! Sydney Morning Herald Column (Eli Dourado): UN: Hands off the Internet NY Daily News Column (Zoe Williams): Why women love ‘50 Shades of Grey’ Guardian Column (Jessica Irvine): Need more life-work balance? Maybe there’s an app for that The Age Column (Rich Galen): Jobs, taxes and penalties Townhall.com Editorial: Fines, regulations, studies must add up to oil spill prevention Detroit Free Press Editorial: Detroit Public Schools contract reflects tough new reality Detroit News Editorial: Homeless camps are bad for all Denver Post   Site edited by: Laura Olson, Kevin Augustine, Tamara Dixon, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Sumi Naidoo, Kathie Raikes, Patrick Frierson, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Maria Laverghetta, Lavanya Rajagopalan and Shahinaz Ayoub.   GOOD NEWS Summer learning takes root in Baltimore School hasn’t closed for about 30 Baltimore City middle school students. They arrive with enthusiasm for a shorter and laid-back school day that enhances their academic and athletic skills. Baltimore Sun Man finds $1,500 in savings bonds, tracks down owners When Nick Miranda began clearing out the clutter in the basement of his new home, he was expecting cobwebs and dust, not to come across a stack of savings bonds. Huffington Post Man acquitted of assaulting retired priest in Calif. A man who beat up a priest who allegedly molested him as a child was acquitted Thursday of assault, a surprising verdict that allowed the defendant to escape a prison sentence. Houston Chronicle WORLD Afghanistan ‘major non-Nato ally’ of US Afghanistan is designated the latest “major non-Nato ally” for the U.S., announced Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, allowing it to buy advanced U.S. weaponry. BBC Special section: Afghanistan: the way forward CBS News Syrian clan’s defection strikes at regime The Tlass family, a linchpin of the Assad regime that bound ruling Alawites and the Sunni elite, helped bridge their divide. Their departure has major implications for the government and the war. Guardian Special section: Syria: the war within Al Jazeera Student leaders arrested in Myanmar Over 20 leaders have been arrested in Myanmar, the most arrests since the dissolution of the junta. These arrests come on the eve of a rally to commemorate a crackdown on a student movement. Al Jazeera SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Swirling currents fuel huge blooms in North Atlantic The North Atlantic is currently bursting with color as blooms of microscopic plants erupt on the surface of the chilly sea. But these expanses of plankton wouldn’t be possible without swirling currents. Msnbc.com Earth from space: phytoplankton spring bloom YouTube Could the Internet really shut down? Thousands of users around the world are likely to lose Internet access thanks to a virus called DNS Changer — how bad could things get? Telegraph.co.uk Bribery, porn and spam are the path to riches in the app world Makes of apps are paranoid that the competition is playing dirty better than they are — tricking users out of their time and investors out of their money. Wired RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY China ordains bishop China has ordained a bishop in the state-run Catholic church despite Vatican protests that he lacked papal approval. Seattle Post-Intelligencer Presbyterians reject call to divest over Israel’s West Bank occupation By a two-vote margin, the Presbyterian Chuch declined to divest funds from three firms whose products help Israel enforce occupation of the Palestinian West Bank. Christian Science Monitor SPORTS Serena Williams wins 5th Wimbledon title Serena Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title, and 14th major championship, by beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2. CBSSports Ray Allen going to Miami Heat, leaving Boston Celtics after 5 seasons Ray Allen lingered on the court to congratulate the Miami Heat after his Boston Celtics lost to the team in the Eastern Conference finals. Now, the Heat will officially welcome Allen to their club. ABC News   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT USDA: Increased food aid kept national hunger rate steady Despite the bad economy, the number of Americans who struggled to get enough to eat did not grow last year, and in some cases declined, according to new government data. NPR   Photo of the Day A woman practices ribbon twirling near the iconic titanium and glass dome National Grand Theater of China in Beijing, China.  (Photo by Ng Han Guan / 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. 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