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Right to Know marchers campaigned in Washington, DC for genetically modified food products to carry warning labels. The House last month passed a bill that would nullify any state laws that require labeling. (Photo by Alexis Baden-Mayer) Photo used under CC BY

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Pope Francis joins battle against transgenic crops

In his second encyclical since he became pope – but the first that is entirely his work – Jorge Mario Bergoglio criticises the social, economic and agricultural impacts of GMOs and calls for a broad scientific debate.

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POLL: Most Americans believe GM foods are unsafe

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Pew Research Center

The transgender teddy bear teaching children about friendship and identity

Prompted by her father’s own decision to transition, Jessica Walton is crowdfunding her children’s book which tells the story of a teddy bear who identifies as female.

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Guardian

Pakistan horrified by alleged child abuse ring

Locals believe a blackmail gang filmed some 270 children being sexually abused. The allegations have dominated Pakistani newspapers and television stations.

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TIME

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Pakistan child sex abuse: Seven arrested in Punjab

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BBC

Child abuse scandal: Pakistan has failed its children once again

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The Nation

Michael Brown Sr and the society of grieving families

One year ago, Michael Brown Jr was killed in Ferguson, Missouri. Michael Brown Sr now finds himself one of many parents and children grieving the loss of family members who have died violently and are mourned publicly.

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BBC

Three million gallons of contaminated water turns river orange in Colorado

The Animas River in Colorado has turned orange as a toxic spill continues to flow downstream. The EPA accidentally released 3 million gallons of waste water from the Gold King Mine in Silverton, Colorado.

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ABC News

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

Maximizing impacts of philanthropy is focus of United Way event

In an affluent community that is home to many nonprofits, charitable foundations and deserving organizations, philanthropy has become a regular part of the lives of many.

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Steamboat Today

Poise Foundation lifts message of black philanthropy

For too long African-Americans have been identified primarily as beneficiaries of philanthropy instead of recognized as donors who have provided money, time and talent to ignite change in communities and individual lives.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights for farmworkers: Coming to a grocery aisle near you

Human rights are coming to tomato aisles across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Ahold USA, the corporation behind stores like Stop and Shop, Giant, and Martin’s, has signed onto the Fair Food Program.

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Farmworkers’ rights course extended

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Independent Online

Mali: UN alarmed at release of human rights abusers

The United Nations human rights office expressed deep concern over the reported release of detainees in Mali suspected of involvement in, or formally charged with, serious abuses, including war crimes.

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GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS

The biggest risk to Obama’s climate plan may be politics, not the courts

After releasing the Clean Power Plan the Obama administration must shift from offense to defense. The plan, which set the first national limits on carbon pollution from existing coal- and natural gas-fired power plants.

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Guardian

Obama wants you to think his climate plan Is bold – it’s not

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Slate

Singapore challenges the Idea that democracy Is the best form of governance

Since most theories of governance hold that good performance requires a good Western-style democracy, Singapore’s record over five decades presents a challenge.

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DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

Sustainable development needs sustainable financing – tackling NCDs Is no exception

Each year, 16 million people die prematurely from NCDs. Strikingly, 4 out of 5 of these deaths occur in developing countries, making such diseases one of the major development challenges of the 21st century.

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US trade gap widens 7 percent in June as imports jump

The U.S. trade deficit increased in June as solid consumer spending pulled in more imports, while the strong dollar restrained exports.

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GOOD NEWS

Former President George W. Bush shows up for jury duty in Dallas

Potential jurors who showed up at a downtown Dallas courtroom found a surprise fellow citizen in their jury pool: former President George W. Bush.

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FOX News

China devaluation is good news

For China, a 2% move in one day is a much big deal. It’s the largest daily move in over a decade.

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Huffington Post

NGOs AND NONPROFITS

Facebook co-founder’s foundation awards $25 million to GiveDirectl

The foundation started by the Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and his wife, Cari Tuna, awarded $25 million to GiveDirectly, a nonprofit that awards cash to extremely poor individuals in Kenya and Uganda.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NGOs need to be accountable

A section of Delhi’s elite has closed ranks behind activist Teesta Setalvad, who is under investigation for violation of regulations on funding by NGOs. Some champions see her as a victim of the ongoing drive against NGOs.

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The Free Press Journal

ENVIRONMENT

Massive typhoon in Taiwan turns deadly, threatens China

Typhoon Soudelor barreled toward mainland China on Saturday after downing trees, traffic lights and power lines in Taiwan, where at least six people were killed, four left missing and dozens injured.

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As storm approaches southeast China, authorities order evacuation of over 150,000

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CBC News

The mysteries of the earthworm’s digestive system solved according to latest study

Earthworms have been known for their priceless contribution in recycling dead plant materials and returning the carbon locked in the plants to the soil.

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Benchmark Reporter

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Scientists and tech experts know how to make the perfect high

Now that America’s beginning to legalize marijuana, companies are finally able to study the science of cannabis and develop new technologies for its cultivation and delivery methods.

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Fusion

Neutrino oscillations could pave way for near-speed-of-light communication

The NuMI Off-Axis Electron Neutrino Appearance (NOvA) project made it possible to have observable neutrino oscillations, which could potentially enhance the speed of communication systems.

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A group of fire performers execute their routine in Visby, Sweden. (Photo by Lars Lundqvist) Photo used under CC BY

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