Graham Platner’s ex accuses him of rape, says Maine Senate hopeful was ‘very drunk and wouldn’t take no for an answer’

An ex-girlfriend of scandal-scarred Graham Platner said the Maine Senate hopeful broke into her home and raped her almost five years ago. Maine resident Jenny Racicot came forward with the accusations to Politico and had correspondence with her therapist and a former date, whom she told about the incident, as corroboration. She recalled how Platner entered her unlocked home — after she told him she didn’t want to see him. She said Platner was “very drunk and wouldn’t take no for an answer” after telling him “No, don’t.” “And, the look on his face and realizing what was happening, I…

US judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict

A federal judge on Monday rejected Elon Musk’s bid to dismiss a recent jury verdict finding that the world’s richest person defrauded Twitter investors when buying the social media company, despite finding that Musk was not liable for one of his challenged tweets. US District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco also denied Musk’s motion to…

Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to…

How much do tickets cost to see Messi in Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta?

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Two of the World Cup’s most battle-tested clubs are about to meet in the Hollywood of the South. On Tuesday, July 7, Lionel Messi’s defending…

Rui Hachimura leaving Lakers for M deal with Clippers

The Lakers are losing their starting forward to their crosstown rival. Rui Hachimura will sign with the Clippers in free agency. Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, ESPN first reported. Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with the LA Clippers.…

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in. The company…

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition: spokesperson

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical, but stable condition, a spokesperson for the close ally of President Trump said Sunday. “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition, the spokesperson said in a statement. “Mayor Giuliani is…

OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third…

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