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Smoke from the Las Conchas fire fills the sky near the Los Alamos Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M. Burning in the mountains in northern New Mexico, the fire drove thousands of people from their homes as officials at the laboratory tried to dispel concerns about radiation.  (Photo by Jae C. Hong / AP) Scientists thrilled by over 1000 new species in Papua New Guinea A frog with fangs, a blind snake and a round-headed dolphin are among more than 1000 new species that have been recently found in Papua New Guinea, the environment group WWF said. NEWS.com.au New species found in New Guinea National Geographic A new report outlines a cure for the nation’s ailing parks America’s national parks are threatened by unchecked human development, voracious invasive species and climate change. The government has failed to protect them, according to a newly-released report. Salt Lake Tribune 6 new natural landmarks named National Geographic   Testing for radiation in New Mexico The wildfire that surrounds the nuclear lab in Los Alamos, N.M., has grown causing concerns about the smoke, and prompting the Environmental Protection Agency to check for radiation levels. ABC News Blog: Fire chief: Los Alamos lab safe from fire  (CNN) This Just In Wildfire Burns in NM YouTube Obama urges deal on debt ceiling talks President Barack Obama said that both Republicans and Democrats need to “take on their sacred cows and do tough things” in order to reach an agreement. CNN Greek parliament passes austerity bill Greece’s lawmakers approved a key austerity bill, paving the way for the country to get its next vital bailout loans that will prevent it from defaulting on its debts next month. Salt Lake Tribune Snacking clue to obesity epidemic The influence of bigger portion sizes and excessive snacking outweighs the shift towards high-calorie foods, say experts. BBC   NATION New generation of ‘DREAMers’ go public A journalist‘s recent disclosure that he’s an illegal resident has highlighted a growing number of activists “coming out,” effectively sending a pointed message to authorities: Come and get me. NPR Both sides square off as Senate hearing weighs DREAM Act Houston Chronicle Grocery store rids itself of packaging That environmentally friendly canvas shopping bag you proudly lug to the grocery store is about to get a lot more full, if you shop in Austin, Texas. ABC News The fading era of big solar: Will budget woes swamp the industry? The solar boom is being driven chiefly by U.S. Treasury grants which have helped fill the gap created by the evaporation of private capital after the recession. TIME POLITICS Rep. Michelle Bachmann’s husband got $137,000 in Medicaid funds While Rep. Michelle Bachmann has forcefully denounced the swelling of “welfare rolls,” the mental health clinic run by her husband has been collecting annual Medicaid payments totaling over $137,000. MSNBC Breakthrough on trade could clear the way for vote The Senate Finance Committee will take up three stalled free trade agreements after chairman Max Baucus said agreement was reached on extending a program that helps U.S. workers displaced by foreign trade. Forbes BUSINESS Homebuyer reality check: Buyer’s market Although lower prices encourage true bargain hunters to look for deals, they can also scare off homebuyers. And, between the two, anxiety is winning. San Francisco Examiner Blog: Housing prices 64 percent below peak  (PBS) The Rundown Ditch your 401(k) for vodka, habaneros? A growing number of investors are losing faith, emptying some or all of their traditional retirement funds and reinvesting their money into “alternative investments.” CNNMoney Blog: Why reduce your 401(k) contributions?  (Forbes) Financial Finesse EDUCATION When the boss is in a tricky spot, what’s a general counsel for a university to do? General counsels who learn of potential wrongdoing by high-ranking college officials find themselves in a delicate position. Who should be told? When does attorney-client privilege apply? Chronicle of Higher Education Philadelphia schools post test-score gains for 9th straight year Philadelphia schoolchildren’s state test scores are up for the ninth straight year, according to preliminary data released by the Philadelphia School District. Philadelphia Inquirer HEALTH Snacking clue to obesity epidemic A team from the University of North Carolina analysed data from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the last decade. The conclusion: Snacking and super sizing are two of the dieter’s worst enemies. BBC UNC study shows Americans eat more, snack more — weigh more MSNBC Coffee may ward off Alzheimer’s It’s likely that complex factors influence the development of Alzheimer’s, a disease degrading a person’s memory, personality and language skills. But scientists have found clues to halt its development. Discovery News SPORTS Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes 4 Longtime Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars goalie Ed Belfour was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on his first try. He will enter the Hall with Doug Gilmour, Joe Nieuwendyk and Mark Howe. ESPN Hall of Fame class of 2011 USA TODAY Sharapova, Kvitova join Lisicki in Wimbledon semifinals For exactly one hour of excellence, Maria Sharapova played — and sounded — exactly the way she did when she was a teenager, when it seemed nothing could stop her. Sports Illustrated   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Colin Freeman): Somalia: What is it like to be kidnapped? BBC Cartoon (Jimmy Margulies): Overruled USA TODAY Column (Esther Dyson): Turning privacy threats into opportunities Al Jazeera Cartoon (Tom Meyer): My summer vacation San Francisco Chronicle Column (Thomas Sowell): Is democracy viable? Creators Syndicate Column (Bryan Gardiner): Internet IDs are a terrible idea Popular Science Blog (Harold Pollack): Blagojevich — good riddance to him  (The New Republic) Jonathan Cohn Editorial: Protecting kids from violent video games is parents’ responsibility San Jose Mercury News   Site edited by: Laura Hardman, Jodi McMaster, Harsha Malik, Sam Dieter, Diana Shaw, Kathie Raikes, Shahinaz Ayoub, Tanya Flowers, David Barer, Cat Van Le, Beth Dupke, Sara Stewart, Anuja Seith, Sarah Alender and Joanne Pelton.   GOOD NEWS After 80 rejections, inventor comes up with a winner Some collect stamps, but George Weiss tinkers. For the past 50 years, Weiss has spent much of his free time dreaming up new inventions and building them. HappyNews.com Minds, machines merge to offer new hope for overcoming impairments Scientists are creating a new generation of artificial body parts to help people with disabilities see, walk, swim, grip and run. PBS GM Foundation gives Detroit’s College for Creative Studies $2.5M donation The General Motors Foundation is donating $2.5 million to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit to strengthen a longstanding commitment to the world’s leading educator of automotive designers. Detroit News WORLD Ex-Israeli spy chief’s comments on Iran spark controversy As head of Israel’s spy agency, Meir Dagan has been credited with raising the prestige of the agency. So it came as a shock to many when he talked about one of the most sensitive issues: Iran. NPR Attack on hotel in Kabul ends with deaths of 7 Taliban, 11 others Seven Taliban attacked Kabul’s Hotel Inter-Continental in a brazen operation. The attack ended with their deaths and those of 11 other people some six hours after it began, police said. CNN Languages are dying off world wide Some linguists believe languages are disappearing at a rate of two a month. Half of the remaining 7,000 or so languages may be gone in 100 years, replaced by other dominating languages. McClatchy Newspapers Texting ‘may help save world’s languages’ Herald Sun SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Google tries to take on Facebook again with new social network Google has tried several times, without much success, to take on Facebook and master social networking. Now it is making its biggest effort yet. New York Times Google goes all-in with social networking San Francisco Chronicle NASA: Space station crew seeks safety from debris in ‘lifeboat’ The six-person crew of the International Space Station was forced to take shelter in a “lifeboat” when space debris came dangerously close to the orbiter. Computerworld ENVIRONMENT Closed-source crops An unprecedented monopoly on food seeds is taking root, particularly in developed countries, that may decide farming’s success or failure in an era of wrenching climate change. Conservation Magazine Blog: UN food boss brings street cred to new job  (Globeandmail.com) The Global Exchange National Climatic Data Center: Extreme weather is a product of climate change Scientists at the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C., have been following the patterns of recent natural disasters and predict that extreme weather will become far more common. Scientific American RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Pope Benedict tweets Using new media to spread his message and keep his followers informed, the Pope has sent out his first ever tweet. CBS News Facing a faith’s glass ceiling: Trailblazing female rabbi is losing her job Charni Flame Selch is in rare company. She’s the only female senior rabbi in Conservative Judaism in Minnesota — and at least three other surrounding states. Star Tribune LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Buying art that you can’t take home Are the collectors who spend thousands on conceptual works crazy — or on the cutting edge? Newsweek Retirees at work Officially, almost all of us will stop working by our mid-sixties, and those of us lucky enough to have pensions will be able to draw them. However, the reality is likely to be rather different. BBC Recipe for safe food: clean, cook, chill and separate A new government campaign launched just before the barbecue-heavy Fourth of July hopes to remind home chefs to use food safety precautions. Seattle Times   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Proficiency eludes US students on science, according to report Most American students are not performing at a level deemed “proficient,” according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, which is also known as “the nation’s report card.” Education Week   Photo of the Day A model covered in glittery makeup poses during a creative design contest at the China 2011 Hair and Beauty exhibition in Beijing.  (Photo by Anonymous / 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 Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. 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