Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it’s helping solve the mystery of humanity’s last great extinction

Scientists found new clues about one of the last living Neanderthals. By sequencing the DNA from one of the Neanderthal’s teeth, they discovered a completely new lineage. The DNA indicates recent inbreeding that may help explain why this species went extinct. Scientists are one step closer to solving the mystery of humanity’s last great extinction:…

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LineLeap lets users pay to skip the line at bars

No one likes standing in line. I was reminded of just how awful the experience can be last Saturday, while being herded like cattle through a two-hour queue for a nightclub in unseasonably cold weather. I’d not soon repeat the experience. Fortunately, there’s a startup for that. LineLeap, backed by Y Combinator, lets people pay…

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Trump struggles to find line of attack against Harris: ‘They are literally grasping at straws’

As Republicans rev up their anti-Kamala Harris campaign, they’re having a hard time finding a consistent line of attack. In recent days, Republicans have slammed the vice president for everything from her handling of immigration and her past as a prosecutor to her “terrible,” “horrible” and “mean” demeanor. On Wednesday, Donald Trump called Harris a…

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