Graham Platner once mocked teen’s suicide attempt in Reddit posts

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner appeared to cruelly mock a teen’s suicide attempt in a newly resurfaced Reddit post. The May 2012 Reddit thread begins with a photo of a teenage girl hanging out of an upper-story window, with a young man gripping her arms in an apparent attempt to save her, screenshots of the post showed. “A girl at my old highschool [sic] tried jumping from a window because her cousin died the day before,” the post’s caption read. These students saved her. I have hope.” An account belonging to the Nazi-tattoo sporting Maine Senate candidate wasn’t sympathetic.…

Mamdani scores free, exclusive World Cup tickets to multiple matches

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored exclusive high-priced tickets to multiple World Cup matches for free, his reps confirmed Saturday, while insisting he’s not snubbing city ethics rules. “Given the unique nature of the World Cup and the once-in-a-generation opportunity for New York City to serve as a host city, the…

Exclusive | NYC Councilwoman failed to disclose free rent on luxe Queens pad, records show: ‘Raises conflict of interest concerns’

An NYC councilwoman running for Congress could be skirting city conflict-of-interest laws by failing to disclose that a political consultant provided her a free, long-term apartment at a swanky Queens condo complex, government watchdogs told The Post. Councilwoman Julie Won (D-Queens), her political strategist husband Eugene Noh and their two…

Restaurant owners in World Cup cities take matters into their own hands’ over fears customers won’t tip

As restaurants in several FIFA World Cup host cities welcome an influx of international visitors this weekend, some operators are adding automatic gratuities to customers’ checks — citing concerns that guests from countries without a strong tipping culture may unknowingly undercompensate workers.  Fox News Digital reported last month that the Missouri Restaurant…

Exclusive | NBA All-Star James Harden arrested with gun in Houston

NBA superstar James Harden was arrested in Houston on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old was taken into custody by the Houston Police Department at 3:41 a.m., according to court records obtained by The California Post, and booked on one misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying weapons. Harden, a former Los Angeles Clippers…

How to eat carbs like a biohacker — without gaining weight

They’re one of the most demonized food groups in America. For decades, carbohydrates have been blamed for everything from expanding waistlines and diabetes to heart disease and digestive problems. But according to Dave Asprey, the founder of the biohacking movement, carbs shouldn’t be public enemy No. 1. In fact, the…

How to win your World Cup pool: Which favorites should you fade?

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Two things are true about the World Cup. One of the favorites will likely win the tournament, but there’s almost always a heavyweight that…

World Cup 2026 Group E preview: Prediction, odds, full team overviews

Germany is the heavyweight in Group E, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be straightforward. Ivory Coast and Ecuador won’t make it easy, though Curaçao certainly looks like the underdog. The Post previews Group E at the World Cup. Teams listed in predicted order of finish. * indicates third-place team predicted…

4 key takeaways from South Carolina and Maine primary contests

Embattled Senate hopeful Graham Platner survived his Democratic primary in Maine Tuesday night, setting the stage for a November matchup against longtime incumbent Sen. Susan Collins that could decide which party controls the upper chamber next year.  Meanwhile, Senate and gubernatorial primaries in South Carolina demonstrated once again how crucial…

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