Accused rapist Graham Platner lists demands to Dems as he weighs dropping out of Maine Senate race

Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner is furiously debating with his campaign team and advisers whether to abandon the US Senate race challenging incumbent Republican Susan Collins — and has issued a list of demands to members of his own party for his preferred replacement candidate if he does. A source familiar with the campaign discussions told The Post that Platner, his campaign and political strategist Morris Katz are deliberating about the Maine Democrat dropping out but only if a successor emerges with the same values and policies. The New York Times first reported on the talks. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign…

Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

Doctor calls creatine ‘promising but not definitive’ as a complement to depression care. A systematic review, published in Genomic Press’ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary. The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled…

That USA no-show let down everyone who got fired up about their World Cup

The default position in international competitions like this is pride. Win or lose, each player representing his nation should feel honored. Win or lose, all fans should be proud when their country takes the main stage and earns the world’s attention and perhaps its admiration. But man, it was tough…

Colorful ‘painting-like’ ripples cover an ancient seafloor structure the Bahamas — Earth from space

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Great Bahama Bank, Bahamas [23.547188707, -76.46352937]What’s in the photo? Submerged sandbanks and seagrass beds in shallow waterWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was it taken? Feb. 15, 2020This ethereal satellite snap shows beautiful, “painting-like” folds within an ancient underwater structure in the Bahamas.The Great Bahama…

Shohei Ohtani hits 299th career home run as Dodgers down Rockies

Another milestone is within Shohei Ohtani’s reach. Ohtani’s next home run will be his 300th in the major leagues. No. 299 came in a wild 11-inning, 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night — the Dodgers’ first extra-inning game of the season. The game had everything. A middle-inning…

Belgium exposed the defensive cracks USMNT showed all World Cup long

SEATTLE — The United States men’s national team finally showed the cracks along the fault lines that had been there from the beginning. Their vulnerable defense that bent through friendlies, shined and survived in the group stage, and escaped against Bosnia and Herzegovina, finally fractured Monday night. “Today wasn’t a…

Trump creates retirement accounts for those without 401(k)s

President Trump has signed an executive order to create retirement accounts for workers who don’t currently have access to a 401(k) or another workplace plan. “I promised to make the same types of retirement accounts enjoyed by federal employees available to all Americans, and that’s what we’re doing. It only…

Knicks vs. Hawks Game 6 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bets Thursday

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. What a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, after back-to-back nail-biting losses, every flaw of this Knicks team was being questioned. Every move was scrutinized,…

New odds show shocking movement in LA mayor’s race — as Karen Bass tanks

Spencer Pratt’s odds beating incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming election have surged, according to a popular prediction platform. As of Thursday morning, Kalshi had Pratt’s odds of winning at 25% compared to Bass’ 18%, marking a nearly 10% surge for the independent since April 24. Democratic…

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high as gas prices spiked on Iran war

US inflation accelerated in March as the Iran war raised gasoline prices, bolstering financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates unchanged well into next year. The personal consumption expenditures price index jumped 0.7% last month, the largest gain since June 2022, after an unrevised 0.4% rise in February, the Commerce Department’s Bureau…

I was a pro soccer player — an unusual trick helped me run better

Run, Sébastien, run!  During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for…

Dodgers Post podcast: How the Dodgers can fix their offensive problems

On this episode of The Dodgers Post, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández break down the Dodgers’ surprising series loss to the Marlins, and the recent struggles from their star-studded offense. They discuss the slow starts the team’s top hitters have gotten off to, and whether it’s cause for concern despite…

Louisiana suspends May House primaries after Supreme Court ruling

Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry has stopped the May 16 congressional primaries from going ahead after the Supreme Court struck down the Pelican State’s House map Wednesday. “The State is currently enjoined from carrying out congressional elections under the current map. We are working together with the Legislature and the…

US economy grew 2% despite Iran war — but Americans’ spending slowed

The US economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdown. But the outlook is clouded by the Iran war. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product — the nation’s output of…

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