Graham Platner reveals he used Planned Parenthood for STD tests: ‘Smart thing to do’

WASHINGTON —  Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner commended Planned Parenthood for helping him get tested for sexually transmitted diseases as he grapples with scandals over his alleged adultery and debauchery. While receiving an endorsement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s president, the horny oyster farmer heaped praise on the controversial abortion provider and recounted needing its services during his youth. “I myself at a younger age … I got STI checks at the Portland Planned Parenthood. And it’s not an embarrassing thing. It’s a smart thing to do, especially when you’re younger,” Platner stressed during an event in Portland, Maine.…

Trump urges hope for finding Nancy Guthrie after ransom note revelation

President Trump said he hopes law enforcement finds Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, noting the NBC News anchor and her family have been through “hell.” “I hope they find her,” he told reporters after he landed in Pennsylvania for a speech. “That family has gone through hell. I hope they find…

New Trader Joe’s replaces Big Lots in Southern California city

Grab your canvas tote bags — Trader Joe’s is expanding its empire. The cult-favorite grocer has confirmed its bringing its everything bagel seasoning and mandarin orange chicken to Anaheim Hills. The new store will be located at 6336 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, taking over a former Big Lots space…

Meta is building a prediction markets app to rival Polymarket, Kalshi: report

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is quietly developing a prediction markets app that could challenge industry leaders Polymarket and Kalshi, according to a report. Zuckerberg recently tasked a small team inside Meta with building the experimental app, which is internally known as “Arena,” the New York Times reported, citing two employees familiar…

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US Supreme Court OKs Exxon’s bid to get compensation from Cuba

The US Supreme Court made it easier on Tuesday for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for property seized decades ago by former leader Fidel Castro’s government, ruling in favor of Exxon Mobil in its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned firm Corporación CIMEX. In a 6-3 decision, the court said a legal defense called…

European Union escalating probe into Meta’s addictive features for kids: report

The European Union is reportedly escalating a probe into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over allegations that its social media apps are intentionally designed to get kids hooked. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, is close to issuing its preliminary findings – including that Facebook and Instagram are built with addictive…

Fox News Channel announces major addition to its roster of correspondents

Fox News Channel has signed Natalie Chuck as a Los Angeles-based correspondent, bringing the award-winning investigative reporter to the network after a career that has taken her from local newsrooms in Colorado and California to some of the West’s biggest stories. Chuck joins Fox from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver,…

Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Around 15% of American kids experience developmental delays, and the number is rising. Now a new study suggests that a specific factor in moms’ health plays a big role in whether her kid will face those challenges. “Pregnancy is not like Vegas, where what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Dr.…

Cam Schlittler outdueled by Trey Yesavage as Yankees fall to Blue Jays

The Cam Schlittler-Trey Yesavage Show lived up to the billing, with both young right-handers dominant through six innings. But once the Yankees got Yesavage out of the game after six shutout innings, their lineup still couldn’t get going in a 2-1 loss to Toronto in The Bronx. While Schlittler and…

Mayors across US vying to keep ‘no strings attached’ cash programs afloat as American Rescue Plan Act funding dries up

Several mayors across the United States are scrambling to keep “no-strings-attached” cash programs alive as the federal pandemic relief funding that triggered the trend officially dries up. In the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, officials recently announced an expansion of the city’s guaranteed income program to burn through the remainder…

Doritos maker PepsiCo to hike prices on small chip bags: report

PepsiCo is preparing to raise prices on some of its smaller bags of chips due to higher expenses in the US, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The planned increases were prompted by higher production, distribution and retail expenses in the US, and are not a direct response to the Iran war, which has caused…

Spencer Pratt fires up the grill and his campaign in South LA

Spencer Pratt traded campaign speeches for barbecue smoke Wednesday, setting up in South Los Angeles as the mayoral hopeful made another food-fueled campaign stop centered on neighborhood concerns and conversation. Roughly 100 people rotated through the event at any given time, a mix of local residents and supporters who drove…

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