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A Bari community member holds the flag of Southern Sudan in Juba, tha capital of Southern Sudan, during celebrations on the eve of their declaration of independence from the north.  (Photo by David Azia / AP) Making cash from leftover fracking waste Marcellus Shale gas wells have proven to be prodigious producers not just of natural gas, but of toxic wastewater, too. Ted Leisenring thinks he can make money off both. Philadelphia Inquirer Feds deny plans to bar hydraulic fracturing on public lands; GOP insists there’s a ban Houston Chronicle Early detection of glaucoma and new treatments for macular degeneration The American Health Assistance Foundation announced that it has awarded 22 new grants to scientists worldwide who are studying glaucoma and macular degeneration. Medical News Today   Celebrating the birth of South Sudan South Sudanese wept openly as they celebrated their independence, cheering, whistling and dancing down the streets in a ceremony fitting for the birth of the world’s newest nation. CNN ‘A dream come true’ as South Sudan launches new nation Christian Science Monitor Young exiles return to South Sudan Newsweek Phone-hacking probe: ‘Thank you and goodbye,’ says News of the World The last edition of the News of the World has been published, its front page declaring: “Thank you and goodbye.” BBC News of the World is no more ABC News Drifting pollution being targeted with new EPA regulations Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson is expected to announce tough new regulations that seek to significantly reduce emissions from many coal-fired power plants. ABC News   NATION Genetically modified food labels don’t sit well in US Activists rejoiced when a hard-fought battle over international standards for labeling genetically modified food came to an end — after decades of debate. Baltimore Sun Restaurants prepare for new FDA rules requiring calories on menus The Patriot Ledger Betty Ford: a pioneer who redefined the role of first lady More than 34 years ago, Betty Ford left the White House, checked into rehab and later announced to the world she was struggling with alcohol dependence. ABC News Betty Ford helped pave road to recovery for stars with addictions Philadelphia Inquirer Funeral services for Betty Ford set MSNBC POLITICS Vitter: Cut deficit via growth, not tax hikes President Obama is expected to meet again with congressional leaders at the White House about hiking the nation’s debt ceiling. CBS News 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 BUSINESS Retailers ditch paper and pen, use email for receipts An increasing number of retailers are offering to send receipts by email, touting it as a convenient, environmentally friendly alternative to paper receipts. USA TODAY Jobs report brings pain and blame The latest jobs report shows that the economy gained only 18,000 jobs in June, while 200,000 people joined the unemployment lines. ABC News 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 EDUCATION CSU, UC students brace for another round of tuition hikes The CSU’s Board of Trustees will vote on a 12 percent hike for a semester that starts in less than three months, along with UC, if that school’s Board of Regents approve a 9.6 percent hike. San Jose Mercury News Raising US graduation rates meet stubborn obstacles While a few efforts have succeeded in identifying barriers to graduation, research shows that they have yet to bring widespread improvement. McClatchy Newspapers HEALTH Children’s personalities linked to their chemical response to stress Basic temperamental patterns are linked to opposite hormonal responses to stress differences that may provide children with advantages for navigating threatening environments. Medical News Today 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 RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Critics hit Texas Governor Perry for prayer day ‘endorsers’ Is Texas Gov. Rick Perry personally accountable for the faith views of everyone who says amen to his Christian day of prayer? USA TODAY Church blocks funeral cost rise The Church of England has thrown out plans to increase the cost of weddings and funerals by nearly 50 percent after hearing of widespread opposition among the clergy. Guardian SPORTS Derek Jeter homers for historic hit number 3,000 A few no-hit games and a rainout looked to stave off Jeter’s record hit until after the All-Star Break. But on a sunny day in the Bronx, Jeter hit a bomb to left field to mark the milestone in no quiet fashion. TIME Appreciating Derek Jeter as he reaches the 3,000-hit milestone Sports Illustrated Special section: Derek Jeter’s quest for 3,000 ESPN Basebrawl breaks out in Boston “Big Papi” hit a three-run homer as the Boston Red Sox scored eight times in the first inning of a 10-3 win over Baltimore. CBS News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Donnis Baggett): Stop bashing the media Houston Chronicle Blog (Martha White): How banks are aiding identity theft  (TIME) Moneyland Editorial: Feds go after baseball, but not bankers CNN Column (Jessica Hewkin): Put legal immigration on the front burner Orlando Sentinel Editorial: China buying up Facebook? Christian Science Monitor Editorial: Sing the separation wall away OneWorld Column (John Wasik): ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ — offshore corporate cash hoard Reuters Blog (Kate Bittman): Summer movies: a literary movie guide The New Yorker   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Sam Dieter, Kevin Nyberg, Brian Lam, Kathie Raikes, Paul Wertheim, Beth Dupke, Valerie Serrano, Cynthia Vidal, Sarah Alender and Shahinaz Ayoub.   GOOD NEWS Baseball charity event is a big hit It’s an annual tradition for Mike Modano to trade out his hockey stick for a bat once every summer. Although he no longer wears a Dallas Stars uniform, he still finds a way to make a positive impact. ESPN Latest free software enables more efficient and reliable results BGI (previously known as the Beijing Genomics Institute), the largest genomics organization in the world, released its latest bioinformatics software, including its Short Oligonucleotide Analysis. Medical News Today In Uganda, American becomes foster mom to 13 girls Four years ago, Katie Davis was homecoming queen at her high school in Brentwood, Tenn. Today, she’s in Uganda, sharing her home with 13 orphaned or abandoned girls, ages 2 to 15. NPR WORLD Panetta: US close to defeating al-Qaida New Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who arrived in Kabul, Afghanistan, on a surprise visit, said that the United States identified 10 to 20 key al-Qaida leaders in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and North Africa. ABC News 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 Over 1,400 arrested, tear gas fired in Malaysia protest Malaysian police fired repeated rounds of tear gas and detained over 1,400 people in the capital as thousands of activists held a street protest against Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government Reuters Blog: Tear gas erupts as Malaysia detains hundreds of protesters  (TIME) Global Spin SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Researchers reprogram brain cells Researchers are the first to demonstrate the direct conversion of a non-heart cell type into a heart cell. ScienceDaily First photo of fish using tools While exploring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, professional diver Scott Gardner found a footlong blackspot tuskfish (Choerodon schoenleinii) holding a clam in its mouth and whacking it against a rock. Science Student brain power turns exercise into electricity during experiment A company called ReRev has retrofitted cardio elliptical machines in a portion of the university‘s gym to generate electricity for that area. NPR ENVIRONMENT Power generation from renewables surpasses nuclear According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, electric power generation from renewable sources has surpassed production from nuclear sources. Environmental News Network Africa drought endangers 500,000 children, study claims The lives of half a million children in the Horn of Africa are at risk, international aid agencies said, as the worst drought in decades forces thousands of people to flee their homes each day. Environmental News Network LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Argentine singer Facundo Cabral killed in Guatemala Facundo Cabral rose to fame in the early 1970s, one of a generation of singers who mixed political protest with literary lyrics. He was on his way to Guatemala’s main airport when gunmen attacked his vehicle. TIME St. Louis police faulted by theft victims who tracked their loot Two days after telling police that thieves broke into his house and stole $7,000 worth of electronics, Alex Van Almsick realized it was technology — not detectives — that would solve the crime. St. Louis Post-Dispatch   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Oysters disappearing worldwide A survey of oyster habitats around the world has found that the succulent mollusks are disappearing fast and 85 percent of their reefs have been lost due to disease and over-harvesting. Discovery News   Photo of the Day A Malaysian activist from the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections is sprayed by a water cannon during a rally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  (Photo by Lai Seng Sin / 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 A single rose can be my garden ... a single friend, my world. Leo Buscaglia 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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