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Fire Incident Commander Bob Houseman, center rear, talks to firefighters at the Whitewater Spike Camp in Gila National Forest, New Mexico.  (Photo by Bruce Palmer / AP) Unemployment takes tough mental toll Research suggests that being unemployed doubles a person’s chance of a major depressive episode, and unemployment is also highly associated with domestic violence and alcohol abuse. CNN Unemployment: a health risk ScienceDaily Matt Cain throws 1st perfect game in Giants history, with a little help Cain pitched the franchise’s first perfect game and the 22nd in major league history, getting help from two spectacular catches to beat the Houston Astros 10-0. NBCSports Umpire behind plate for second perfect game Sports Illustrated   Western wildfires fuel greater urgency for forest restoration As firefighters extinguish blazes, the U.S. Forest Service chief is renewing his call to restore forests to a more natural state, where fire was a part of the landscape. Houston Chronicle Months of drought fueling Colorado wildfires YouTube Divided politics, economy put Egypt on edge Since Egypt‘s revolution, many people have had a hard time getting by. While Egypt’s first real presidential election is about political freedom, many are thinking about their pocketbooks as they vote. NPR Egypt’s Supreme Court ruling on election run-off and parliament YouTube JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon says losses indefensible, still criticizes Washington JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon used his appearance before lawmakers to apologize for the bank’s trading loss, but he also still criticized how Washington tries to curb Wall Street. Reuters Blog: What Jamie Dimon told Congress: four key points from his testimony  (Christian Science Monitor) DC Decoder   NATION Rich international investors target California real estate Wealthy European and Asian investors who have dominated the market for addresses in London’s most fashionable neighborhoods are frequently outbidding locals for assets in the Golden State. Reuters Will credit spoil the housing recovery? Amid all the economic uncertainty over the credit crisis in Europe and slow job growth in the U.S., one sector may be looking up. The U.S. housing market is finally showing more signs of recovery. NPR US security beachhead at foreign airports Travelers flying out of the international airport in Ireland are confronting one of the newest lines of defense in the war on terrorism: the U.S. border. Honolulu Star-Advertiser POLITICS Federal prosecutors drop all charges against John Edwards Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against John Edwards after his corruption trial ended last month in a deadlocked jury. Chicago Sun-Times Your politics stink People on the left and right of politics see the world differently, literally. It is not opinion, it is science. And, as several studies show, it is why the left has dibs on most of the good jokes. The Global Mail BUSINESS Here comes the domain name gold rush An announcement by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is the first time the public had a chance to see all the new domain names sought by applicants. Wired US retail sales dropped in May Americans barely increased their spending at retail businesses in April and May, constrained by weak job creation and paltry wage increases. Seattle Post-Intelligencer HEALTH World’s only cured HIV patient will attend Philly conference In the long, lethal history of the AIDS epidemic, only one human has conclusively beaten the disease: Timothy Brown. Philadelphia Inquirer Jogging can add 5 years to your life Like all exercise, jogging has its benefits. No controversy there. But here are some hard numbers to kick around: 6.2 years. San Francisco Chronicle SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY External airbags could save pedestrian lives in car accidents Thousands of pedestrians die each year in road accidents, but few carmakers have shown interest in developing new safety features. Now Volvo has produced the first external airbag, and it could save lives. Spiegel International Will we ever live on the Moon? Four decades after the Apollo missions, the idea of colonizing the Moon is still the stuff of science fiction. But astronomer Phil Plait argues that it is not an issue of if we can, but why we would. BBC EDUCATION Title IX: new opportunities for girls, but gender gap remains Experts are unanimous that progress has been made toward the elimination of gender discrimination in high school athletics, but they also say there is still plenty left to do. Education Week Friendless in America According to a new study, nearly 40 percent of international students report having no close American friends and say that they wish they had more meaningful interaction with those born in the U.S. Inside Higher Ed   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Conor Friedersdorf): The cult of smartness: How meritocracy is failing America The Atlantic Blog (Allison Benedikt): Do the child-free change their minds?  (Slate) XX Factor Column (Dean Baker): Why middle class has taken a big hit CNN Column (Maura Kelly): Women’s opinions? Guardian Column (Christopher Sabatini and Ryan Berger): Why the US cannot afford to ignore Latin America CNN Column (Mary Angelini): NJ drug court plan will save lives, money Times of Trenton Column (Mary Elizabeth Williams): Cheap chic ruined us Salon Column (Phillip Matier and Andrew Ross): California Insurance Dept. workers getting iPads San Francisco Chronicle   Site edited by: Lavanya Rajagopalan, Harsha Malik, Betse Lyons, Mark Rittenmeyer, Cyra Dixon, Candice Campbell, Lynne Adams, Elizabeth Stoycheff, Kevin Augustine, Laura Olson, Ishwarya Krishnamurthi, Sumi Naidoo, Brooke Coggiano and Kristen Podgurski.   GOOD NEWS Mogadishu losing unwanted label as Somali capital enjoys rare peace Mogadishu is losing a label it never wanted in the first place: The World’s Most Dangerous City. CBC News Irrigation expert crosses lines to win World Food Prize Daniel Hillel developed a system called micro-irrigation, which has opened up dry regions to farming, revolutionizing agriculture worldwide. Christian Science Monitor Got food scraps? Hail a ‘Compost Cab’ Jeremy Brosowsky’s mission is to make composting easy for urbanites and organizations so urban agriculture can thrive in the city. Grist WORLD Going to extra time in Spain The Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy described the pledge of $125 billion from other euro-zone countries as “a loan with very favorable conditions,” but the outcome was less than favorable. Economist Spain’s unanswered questions CNNMoney Syria accused of organized attacks Syria is committing crimes against humanity as part of state policy to exact revenge against communities suspected of supporting rebels, Amnesty International has said in a report. Al Jazeera Reporting developments from a rapidly deteriorating Syria NPR Blog: Syria: live Al Jazeera ENVIRONMENT Pollutant turns fly-traps veggie Predator plants may cut back on flies if they can access key nutrients elsewhere, according to research. BBC Cougars are re-populating their historical range, new study confirms American mountain lions, or cougars, are re-emerging in areas of the U.S., reversing 100 years of decline. ScienceDaily Spiders shed gonads to increase survivability, study Researchers believe male spiders castrate themselves so their manhood does not weigh them down when fighting off competitors. Discovery News LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Kombucha — tea with fungus? At Pig Hill Cafe in Pittsburgh, a pair of business partners are embarking on a journey to turn a fungus-fermented drink into a bar staple alongside wine and craft beers. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Taking a breather from hectic schedules Parents and kids often find themselves racing to work, camps, swim meets, ballgames and other activities. So what can parents do if they want to get more out of their time with their family? Detroit Free Press SPORTS London 2012: American sprinter Allyson Felix faces dilemma over sprint double Allyson Felix will leave the decision over which events she runs at the U.S. Olympic Trials to her coach Bob Kersee. BBC Allyson Felix beats Fraser, Brown in 100m YouTube Matt Cain throws first perfect game in Giant’s history Cain pitched the franchise’s first perfect game and the 22nd in major league history, striking out a career-high 14. NBCSports RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY At national conference, Catholic bishops see a ‘broken economy’ The nation’s Catholic bishops have voted to draft a message on “a broken economy,” but only after some concern that the statement would be perceived as an attack on Republican budget priorities. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mitt Romney’s Mormon roots in England It is well known that Republican contender for the U.S. presidency Mitt Romney is Mormon, but not that his family was converted in England. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Search is on for lost Da Vinci fresco A long-standing Leonardo da Vinci mystery, the fate of one of his frescos known as the “Battle of Anghiari,” might be solved by a camera which can take photographs through a 5-inch-thick wall. Discovery News   Photo of the Day Miami Heat forward LeBron James shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins at Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.  (Photo by Larry W. Smith / 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 So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being. 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