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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Century-old practice of writing graffiti in Mount Ashland lichen has to stop, forest officials warn ... AIFF hires new executive director ... AHS to host financial aid information night ... Century-old practice of writing graffiti in Mount Ashland lichen has to stop, forest officials warn ... AIFF hires new executive director ... AHS to host financial aid information night ... 10 things to know for Tuesday Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Aug. 2, 2016 at 6:49 AM Updated Aug 3, 2016 at 6:54 AM Posted Aug. 2, 2016 at 6:49 AM Updated Aug 3, 2016 at 6:54 AM » Social News Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: Click here for more national and international news. 1. DELVING INTO TRUMP'S TRAP His persistent criticism of a Muslim-American military family fits a familiar pattern: The Republican nominee can't let go of a perceived slight, no matter the political risk. 2. SINGAPORE MARKS MILESTONE WITH US The prime minister of the Southeast Asian city state joins Obama in Washington to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the contentious Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal will be high on the agenda. 3. SNAPPING UP CHEAP SPY TOOLS, NATIONS 'MONITORING EVERYONE' Governments known to stifle dissent are buying off-the-shelf surveillance software that can monitor the phone conversations and track the movements of thousands, an AP investigation finds. 4. CIRCUMCISION OF GIRLS A BATTLEGROUND IN TINY INDIAN MUSLIM SECT At least 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone some form of female genital cutting, according to the U.N. — 70 million more than in 2014 because of increases in both population and reporting. 5. FLOSSING BENEFITS DEBUNKED Despite years of study, the use of dental floss is not backed up by scientific proof. And after questioning by the AP, the federal government dropped its longtime guidance. 6. WHERE PREGNANT WOMEN NEED TO AVOID The CDC advises expectant mothers to avoid a part of Miami where mosquitoes are apparently transmitting Zika directly to humans. 7. OVERSIGHT GAPS SEEN IN BALLOON INDUSTRY If Skip Nichols, pilot of the hot air balloon that crashed in Texas, had been a commercial airplane pilot, he probably would have been grounded long ago. 8. PAID FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS RISING Despite the absence of a federal law mandating it, these perks are rising in some business sectors and regions thanks to company policy and state laws. 9. BILL WOULD END BIKE BAN IN US WILDERNESS More than 100 million acres of America's most rugged landscapes designated as primitive spaces are off-limits to mountain bikers, but two Utah senators are trying to change that. 10. LOOK WHO'S BACK IN JAPAN After a 12-year absence, Godzilla returns to its homeland and the AP notes four ways "Shin Godzilla," or "New Godzilla," breaks from its past, and other ways it is reassuringly familiar. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Aug. 2, 2016 at 6:49 AM Updated Aug 3, 2016 at 6:54 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501