Interesting Links for Thursday, 5 January 2017: Ancients' DNA, Rednecks' Dilemma, Kleptocracy Unleashed and More

Sears Holding (SHLD) Sells Craftsman Brand to Black and Decker (SWK); Announces 150 More Sears To Close   

(Boston.com)

Astronomers are baffled by "fast burst" cosmic radio waves which are brighter than a half-billion of our suns
(Scientific American)


Driverless trucks threaten millions of jobs, and we aren’t ready       (Red Orbit)



Dust to Dust: Scientists Find DNA Of Human Ancestors In Cave Floor Dirt
(NPR)

US Dollar Records Biggest Fall in 2 Months Due to Fed Meeting and Yuan Rally   (Bloomberg)

Chris Hedges on "Defying Trump's Kleptocracy"     (Truthdig)

Potential Conflicts Around the Globe for Trump, the Businessman President     (New York Times) 

An Open Letter To American Rednecks      (The Daily Banter)