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These medieval graves looked like family burials. DNA told a different story
A Stockholm University study analyzing DNA from medieval graves found that adults and children buried together were often not biological family members, challenging long-held archaeological assumptions.
New soil test could reveal how soil microbes help feed plants
Researchers have developed a simpler, more affordable method to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, potentially improving understanding of how microbes help plants access this critical nutrient.
McDonald’s CEO expects high inflation, lackluster traffic are here to stay
McDonald’s CEO warns that elevated inflation and flat customer traffic will persist as structural industry challenges, not temporary headwinds, as the chain confronts rising costs and weakening sales.
Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
A Dutch court ruled that Lidl must stop selling copycat Birkenstock sandals in the Netherlands, facing daily fines and compensation requirements for trademark infringement.
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Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
Bangkok has declared a flood emergency after 48 hours of heavy rain submerged roads across the Thai capital, with all 50 districts designated emergency zones.
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
The U.S. government acknowledges only 17 thalidomide survivors, but advocates say there are roughly 100 Americans born with the drug’s signature limb deformities, seeking federal recognition and compensation.
Athens explosion: One dead and five missing in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district
An explosion destroyed a building in Athens’ historic Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing at least one person and leaving five missing. Emergency crews are searching rubble at the collapsed structure, with a gas leak suspected as the cause.
Social Security reform plans could sway voters in battleground Senate races, survey finds
A survey finds 81% of voters in competitive Senate states favor candidates with Social Security reform plans over those who promise not to touch the program, with support rising to 91% after learning about projected 2032 benefit cuts.
‘We lost £14,000’: can a new clampdown stamp out cowboy builders?
The UK government has launched a crackdown on rogue builders, introducing a register of trusted traders and a payment protection app designed to shield consumers from fraud and poor workmanship.
Ever wonder how the Fed’s interest rate actually works? We’ve got answers
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point this week to combat inflation, a tool intended to cool spending and prices across the economy.
ImmunityBio (IBRX) Meeting With Turkish President Fuels Expansion Hopes, Shares Climb 10%
ImmunityBio shares climbed 9.94 percent following a meeting between its founder and Turkey’s president, signaling progress on the company’s planned regional expansion.
Churchill Downs (CHDN) Prices $500 Million Loan. Could Interest Costs Rise?
Churchill Downs priced a $500 million senior secured term loan due in 2033 on September 17, carrying interest at SOFR plus 175 basis points, to refinance existing debt and support operations.
BMO Sees Loan Demand Surge as Returns Rise Toward 2027 Targets
Bank of Montreal reported loan closings nearly doubled year-over-year, with third-quarter ROE rising to 14% from 9.8% at end of 2024 as the bank targets 15% ROE by 2027.
Nvidia doubles down on selling to both sides of the AI race
Nvidia has positioned itself as the dominant supplier to competing AI labs, holding substantial stakes in OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX’s xAI while profiting from sales to all of them.
Mark Piznarski, Director of Milestone ‘Gossip Girl’ Episodes, Dies at 71
Mark Piznarski, a prolific pilot director known for helming the first episodes of series including Gossip Girl, Veronica Mars, and Everwood, has died at 71.
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire Biopic as Adele Astaire, Ginger Rogers
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have joined Tom Holland in Sony’s Fred Astaire biopic, with Qualley playing Adele Astaire and Carpenter portraying Ginger Rogers.