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Ancient DNA unveils a previously unknown line of Neandertals

Neandertals traveled at least two evolutionary paths on their way to extinction around 40,000 years ago, a new study suggests.…

Stock market today: Stocks fall as annual inflation slows but monthly CPI notches surprise increase

US indexes were mixed on Wednesday as traders took in the latest inflation data. Core inflation rose 0.3% in August,…

This corner of the stock market is set to outperform once the Fed starts cutting interest rates, Goldman Sachs says

Mid-cap stocks are poised for greater growth than small- and large-caps, Goldman Sachs says. Analysts point to lower valuations than…

Trump says Harris debate was ‘rigged,’ ABC should lose license, but ‘we did great’

Donald Trump on Wednesday morning blasted ABC News moderators for hosting what the Republican presidential nominee called a “rigged” debate…

California droughts may help valley fever spread

Long dry spells can give a lethal fungal disease a lift. While California droughts can temporarily keep cases of valley…

Consumer prices rose 0.2% in August as annual inflation rate hits lowest since early 2021

Inflation in August declined to its lowest level since February 2021, according to a Labor Department report Wednesday that also…

Trump Media shares sink to new post-merger low after presidential debate

The share price of Trump Media plunged more than 10% on Wednesday, a day after majority shareholder Donald Trump gave…

Australian field hockey player Tom Craig banned after trying to buy cocaine at the Paris Olympics

CNN  —  Australian field hockey player Tom Craig has been suspended for 12 months by his country’s sport governing body…

Berkshire unloads another chunk of Bank of America as CEO Moynihan lauds Buffett as great shareholder

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway offloaded another chunk of Bank of America shares, bringing its total sales to more than $7…