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An Egyptian mummy’s silent ‘scream’ might have been fixed at death

An ancient Egyptian mummy, dubbed the “Screaming Woman” for what appears to be an open-mouthed look of pain or fear,…

U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Amazon, Intel, Snap and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Apple — Shares of the iPhone maker inched higher, as the…

Stock market today: Indexes tank as data paints a negative picture for the economy

US stocks nosedived on Thursday after several discouraging economic data points. Jobless claims soared past estimates to the highest level…

Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s big jobs report

The U.S. labor market may have cooled some in July, as a gradual slowdown in the economy and Hurricane Beryl…

Simone Biles’ brilliant comeback and other takeaways from the individual all-around gymnastics final

Paris CNN  —  Simone Biles is once again the Olympic gold medalist in individual all-around gymnastics after winning one of…

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro cancels Hamptons trip, days before expected Harris VP reveal

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has canceled a trip to the ritzy New York beach enclave of the Hamptons, as he is…

Four-time French Open champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek loses in semifinals of women’s tennis singles tournament

Paris CNN  —  Iga Świątek, the Polish world No. 1 and top seed in the Olympic tennis tournament, lost in…

Kamala Harris has a murky antitrust record. Wall Street sees an opportunity

Wall Street dealmakers said they believe Vice President Kamala Harris, if she were to win the November presidential election against…

Algeria boxer who had gender test issue wins first Olympic fight in Paris when opponent quits

Villepinte, France AP  —  Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout Thursday when opponent Angela Carini of…