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Paris has introduced driving restrictions for the first time since the 1970’s in effort to mitigate excessive air pollution.  (Photo by Damián Bakarcic) Parisians revolt by car ban against pollution The famously testy Parisians have one more reason to grumble after the French government announced that half the cars in the city would be banned from the roads, in an effort to combat smog pollution. Guardian Paris car ban set to start after pollution hits high BBC 25 countries now helping search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 The number of countries involved with the search and rescue operation for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has increased from 14 to 25. Authorities are checking on ground staff, crew and passengers. CBS News Australia to lead hunt for missing jet in southern Indian Ocean San Francisco Chronicle   Putin recognizes Crimea as a nation Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognizing Crimea as a sovereign state, paving the way for it to be absorbed into Russia. BBC Ukraine penalty: US, Europe order Russia sanctions Hutch News Ukraine’s surrounded soldiers in Crimea await their orders Los Angeles Times Crimea votes to break from Ukraine, join Russia. What happens next? CNN 6.7 earthquake strikes off Chile’s Pacific coast A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Chile‘s Pacific coast. The quake’s epicenter was 60 kilometers west-northwest of Iquique, Chile, and its depth was 20 kilometers, the USGS said. CNN Thailand to end state of emergency as protests ease Thailand announced the end of a state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas, hoping to lure back foreign visitors following an easing of deadly political protests. Yahoo! News   PHILANTHROPY AND AID ‘Pint-size philanthropy’: Kids swap gifts for donations Nonprofits say they are being helped by pint-size philanthropists who are willing to give up their gifts from birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other celebrations to donate to a good cause. Christian Science Monitor Billionaires with big ideas are privatizing American science From Silicon Valley to Wall Street, science philanthropy is hot, as many of the richest Americans seek to reinvent themselves as patrons of social progress through science research. Times of India HUMAN RIGHTS China backs North Korea on human rights China has dismissed a U.N. report that compared human rights abuses in North Korea to those in Nazi Germany. A Chinese diplomat said the report lacked credibility, suggesting that Beijing will block further action. BBC Blog: Time for world to work together over North Korea atrocities CNN UN: North Korea’s crimes as bad as the Nazis, Khmer Rouge NEWS.com.au Gunmen reportedly kill 200 in Nigerian village attacks About 200 people are thought to have been killed by gunmen in attacks on three villages in central Nigeria, the news website Naij and other local media reported. Bellingham Herald DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE Poaching and illegal wildlife trade threatens tourism and development in Africa Panelists convened at an event in Berlin, Germany, and agreed that record poaching levels of rhinos and elephants are not only threatening tourism but also development in Africa. e-Turbo News Over 140 experts to attend World Halal Assembly Over 140 will attend the World Halal Assembly in Islamabad. The Halal Association of Pakistan and Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority are jointly organizing the meeting. The Nation POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE US gives up its last bit of control over the internet – but really, it’s just a PR stunt The U.S. government will give up control it still exerts over the internet, and will hand over control for DNS maintenance and the assignment of new global domains to others. Extreme Tech Israel says might not carry out Palestinian prisoner release Israel told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that it might not carry out a final stage Palestinian prisoner release unless he commits to prolonging peace talks beyond a U.S.-set deadline. Reuters SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Your contact lenses may soon give you infrared vision Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a room-temperature, light detector small enough to fit into contact lenses. The State Column Stunning star factory captured by Hubble telescope Though 6,400 light years away, given the infinite reaches of outer space, the star factory that NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured in action is relatively nearby. CNET News Shhhh! Don’t disturb the baby stars Time   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Fair pay for working overtime Star Tribune Blog (Kira Kariakin): “People of the World, Help Us!” Global Voices Editorial: Chaos over Ukraine: The major powers need to turn down the heat Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   Site edited by: Daniel Acosta, Jordan Littell and Amy Marie Phillips.   GOOD NEWS Government-funded relationship education can work Nearly a billion dollars has been spent on marriage promotion as part of welfare reform. Dozens of programs have sought to teach couples how to break the cycle of family instability and poverty. The Atlantic Aquarium pumps saving babies’ lives Newborns in Africa have survived thanks to aquarium pumps from students at Rice University in Houston, which increased infant survival rate with respiratory distress from 44 to 71 percent, according to a clinical trial. CNN NGOS AND NONPROFITS Techies find fulfilling work at nonprofits When Zac Halbert left a gig at a successful startup, he was searching for more meaning in work — not exactly, say, volunteering in a hospital in Africa, but perhaps coding to support those who do. San Francisco Chronicle Corporations assist NGOs In employing the homeless Co-creation between the business and social sectors can enable the emergence of models that meet societal needs, create new markets, generate public savings and create jobs. Forbes ENVIRONMENT Somerset flood: fund launched to help prevent future flooding With the rising floodwaters came rising tensions, arguments about who is to blame for the flooding in Somerset, and incredible community spirit. Wells Journal Somerset flooding aftermath: ‘it’s total devastation’ in pictures Guardian Civilization could crash in 15 years — NASA study Digital Journal ‘Stable’ NE Greenland ice sheet is melting away A new study shows the NE section of the Greenland ice sheet has been losing ice since 2006 with increasing speed and has huge implications for global sea level rise. The Ecologist   Photo of the Day A girl eats an ice cream cone at Sydney, Australia’s Africultures Festival.  (Photo by Eddy Milfort)	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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