Cheat Sheet - China’s Last Foot-Binding Survivors

Read This, Skip That .... July 02, 2014 PAIN OF THE PAST 1. China's Last Foot-Binding Survivors The survivors of foot-binding had long been buried as one of the traces of "Old China." Photographer Jo Farrell has determined to make sure these women, some as old as 100, are not forgotten. Nina Strochlic reports. Read it at The Daily Beast SAFETY FIRST 2. Target: No More Guns in Stores After photos of gun activists carrying assault weapons in the baby-clothes section of a Target store in Texas surfaced, and a loaded handgun was found in the toy section in a South Carolina location, the company officially asked customers Wednesday not to bring guns into the stores. "This is a complicated issue, but it boils down to a simple belief: Bringing firearms to Target creates an environment that is at odds with the family-friendly shopping and work experience we strive to create," said interim CEO John Mulligan. Mulligan even addressed the fact that in many open-carry states, it is legal to bring guns into stores, saying it is asking customers "even in communities where it is permitted by law." Read it at BuzzFeed NOT SO FAST 3. Can a Socialist Stop Clinton's Cakewalk? Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders may be the one politician who can derail the Democrats' Chosen One. Sanders tells David Freedlander that he is "giving serious thought" to running for president in 2016. But even if he doesn't, his workingman approach to economics and socialist ideals will seriously challenge Hillary Clinton's attempts to plead poverty and win the masses. Read it at The Daily Beast OH MON DIEU 4. Sarkozy 'Shocked' to Be Investigated Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president of France, says that he is "deeply shocked" by the corruption investigation announced Wednesday. In what was supposed to be his first major broadcast interview since his 2012 loss, Sarko denied that he broke the law. "I have never committed any act contrary to the values of the republic or the rule of law," he said. Sarkozy has been accused of trying to obtain information from a judge about investigations, among them the accusation that he took as much as €50 million in illegal campaign donations from Muammar Gaddafi in 2007. Sarkozy was questioned for 15 hours by police on Tuesday, which was the first time a former French president had been detained by the authorities. He had been rumored to be seeking a comeback in the 2017 election. Read it at The Daily Beast SHARING ECONOMY 5. How Airbnb Is Jacking Up Your Rent It may be illegal in big cities, but Airbnb is having a major effect on millions. April Sises writes that when tenants can make a ton of money by renting out their homes, landlords and property owners will squeeze renters for more. Airbnb isn't sharing what's valuable–it's making the valuable even more expensive. Read it at The Daily Beast HYPOCRITES MLB Allowed A-Rod to Use Testosterone For "therapeutic use." PROGRESS Navy Gets First Four-Star Female Admiral Adm. Michelle Howard has history as trailblazer. CRACKING DOWN China Bans Ramadan in Muslim Region Students and civil servants prohibited from taking part. CHEERIO Andy Murray Bounced Out of Wimbledon He was the defending champ. SASQUATCH SQUASHED DNA Tests: Bigfoot Just Another Animal Bears, dogs, even porcupines. The Cut Cheap and Safe Birth Control from Hobby Lobby GQ Greetings from Cliven Bundy's Revolutionary War Political Wire Who Is To Blame for the Worst Congress Ever? GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Viral Video of the Day: One Singer, 29 Voices YouTuber impersonates celebs while singing original tune. More Videos The Brave Colostomy Bag Selfies by Charlotte Lytton Cara Delevingne's Bisexual Revolution by Amanda Marcotte Sex, Lies, and Craft Supplies by Sally Kohn

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