Accused rapist Graham Platner was ripped apart on social media Wednesday over his whiny, rambling video message announcing the end of his Senate bid in Maine and blaming everyone but himself. Platner’s pathetic 11-minute-long rant — in which he blamed the “corporate media,” the “political establishment” and even his support for “Medicare for all” as reasons for the downfall of his scandal-scarred campaign — was panned as needless and “narcissistic” by X users tired of the former oyster farmer’s antics. “His campaign literally ended with a whimper,” conservative commentator Ryan James Girdusky said of Platner’s self-pitying monologue. The failed candidate…
A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing United Airlines of charging passengers extra for “window seats” that lacked actual windows, allowing the case to move forward. U.S. District Judge James Donato ruled the plaintiffs plausibly alleged United breached its contractual obligations by selling seats…
For nearly a decade, Christian Pulisic has carried a title few American soccer players have ever worn. Captain America. The face of the United States men’s national team. The player you see splashed across television commercials for Michelob Ultra, Wells Fargo, Gatorade, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Chipotle and Puma. The star player…
The Valley’s Jesse Lally won’t stop ex-wife Michelle Saniei from pursuing a relationship with Dr. Dre. “We are now officially divorced. She can do whatever she wants,” Jesse, 46, exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 8. “As long as she remembers to keep our daughter safe and happy…
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, former nurse and former mayor, is drawing sudden national attention after saying Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner encouraged her to consider taking his place on the ballot in the Maine Senate race. Geiger has not been named the replacement nominee, however, her…
Mackenzie Shirilla shared a new photo featuring her eyebrow slit in a snapshot taken inside of prison as her support team shared a new update amid her attempts to appeal. Shirilla’s team took to her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, to share a selfie that she took behind bars.…
SULLIVAN, Maine — Accused rapist Graham Platner finally bowed out of the Maine Senate race Wednesday with a long-winded video statement, blaming everyone but himself for his campaign’s implosion. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason we are suspending campaign operations,”…
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team’s former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report. The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban alleges Dumont has engaged in “adversarial business…
Mets pitcher Austin Warren’s level of concern is “definitely a 10” after leaving Tuesday’s game with forearm tightness. He’s worried about needing Tommy John surgery, saying his elbow is his “bread and butter.” Warren previously dealt with Tommy John in 2023, but couldn’t compare this injury to his last. “I’ve…
Shoppers hunting for affordable protein options at Dollar Tree may be surprised by just how many choices are available beyond the usual snack aisle staples. From protein drinks and meat-based snacks to nuts, popcorn, and convenient grab-and-go options, budget-friendly finds can vary widely in how much protein they actually provide.…
Star-struck Mainers can stop McDreaming. “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey announced that he will not be running for the Senate — as speculation swirls about who could replace accused rapist Dem nominee Graham Platner. In an op-ed titled ‘Why I’m not running for US Senate’ published in the Portland Press…
The space race is filled with glamorous rockets, astronauts and sparkling new space stations, but people rarely think about all the junk from previous missions left orbiting the earth. As we prepare to fill our immediate galaxy with more satellites and even data centers, somebody’s got to become the interplanetary…
A federal judge on Wednesday approved the Securities and Exchange Commission’s settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares, despite expressing “significant misgivings” about the “red flags” the accord raised. US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, DC., said she had only a limited role in assessing whether the settlement meets…
Ken Rosenthal is firing back at Mike Francesa, who claims the Mets are actively trying to trade Francisco Lindor as the MLB trade deadline approaches. On his podcast earlier this week, Francesa claimed that the Mets aren’t just listening to offers on Lindor but are actively looking for them. Rosenthal,…
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley reportedly separated in July 2026 after three years of marriage. People reported on July 8, 2026, that Antonoff and Qualley had split, calling their dynamic “rocky” as they figured out their next steps. (Us Weekly reached out to both stars for comment at the time.)…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled an $800 million plan Wednesday they said will shorten city bus rides by adding special lanes — and more Big Brother-style traffic cameras to squeeze drivers. The Democrats unveiled the plan at a news conference in Flatbush, claiming new “rapid bus routes”…
Around 100,000 years ago, an early Homo sapiens man was probably stabbed in the face with a sharp stone tool and later buried in a cave in what is now Israel, archaeologists have determined. The Stone Age cold case appears to be the earliest evidence of this kind of interpersonal…
New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for…
SAN FRANCISCO — Technically, both starting pitchers went more than four innings without allowing a hit Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. But, in the Giants’ case, it only came after their guy had put them in a five-run hole. Logan Webb rebounded to retire 13 in a row at one…
Lamar Odom is revealing the surprising way his ex-wife, Khloé Kardashian, found out that he had been unfaithful. “My first stint in rehab was because she took me to the rehab,” Odom, 46, said during a recent appearance on the “Nothing’s Off the Table” podcast, referring to Kardashian, 42. “My…
The companies hired to replace California’s “vulnerable” 911 network with a new cutting-edge system claim the state abruptly abandoned a fully built, deployment-ready system and replaced it with a new plan they say could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions more. The state, which has already spent nearly $500 million building…
The family that founded the largest egg producer in the US pocketed about $320 million from selling part of its controlling stake in Cal-Maine Foods just weeks after federal investigators began probing an alleged scheme to manipulate egg prices that sent grocery bills soaring for millions. The Adams family, which…
The schedule of activities is circulating at this year’s “summer camp for billionaires” in Sun Valley, Idaho – and “knitting” is on the agenda, On The Money has learned. Yes – Allen & Co.’s annual shindig for media moguls and tech tycoons is featuring the usual panel discussions. On Thursday,…
The No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2027, Elijah Haven, committed Saturday to Alabama, giving the Crimson Tide a major recruiting boost. “I will be going to the University of Alabama,” Haven said on his Instagram, where he announced his commitment. “Roll Tide, man. Roll Tide. Wake up. Wake…
Makai Lemon was prepared to be part of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2026 NFL Draft … until he wasn’t. The star wide receiver went viral after the Philadelphia Eagles traded up on the draft board to snag Lemon, as he was on the phone with the Steelers. “I was…
Her view on cops is anything but picture perfect. Kara McCurdy, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s director of photography, has a long history of publicly ranting about her disdain for police — and even her desire to beat some up. “Isn’t it f—-d up that we can’t throw punches at the…
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. The Philadelphia Flyers are writing the story of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Philadelphia, which was a long shot to get…
Cyndi Lauper is clearly not one to be messed with. “I don’t know what the f*** he’s saying,” Lauper, 72, said in the middle of her Friday, April 24, concert in Las Vegas after an attendee shouted at her from the crowd, per footage obtained by Us Weekly. “Please remember…
ATLANTA — The Mets’ hard-to-believe slapstick start to this season has begged a question: Have we ever seen anything like this before? This will surely be an incomplete list because brutality, much like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. And there are two things at work that tend…
Ciara Miller apparently thought she had something special with West Wilson just mere months before he started dating Summer House costar Amanda Batula. “As weird as it is, I do feel like he is my person,” Ciara, 30, tells BFF Mia Calabrese in a Friday, April 24, preview for the…
Spencer Pratt has emerged as a fundraising force in the Los Angeles mayor’s race — outpacing incumbent Karen Bass in the first filing period of the year. Pratt, a former reality TV star on the MTV show “The Hills,” has raised nearly $540,000 since January in campaign disclosures reported this…
Consumer confidence across the United States plunged to an all-time low this month, as Americans grapple with anxiety over the war in Iran, new data revealed. The University of Michigan’s long-running Survey of Consumers tracks how Americans feel about the economy, their personal finances and spending — shaped by factors…
Fernando Mendoza’s mom, Elsa, delivered a touching speech at a party celebrating the quarterback being selected first overall by the Raiders on Thursday night. Speaking in front of a crowd of family and friends, Elsa praised her son’s character as much as his football journey. “You make me so proud…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! April 25 (and the remaining weeks of spring, for many of Us!) might just be the “perfect date” as described by Miss Rhode Island in Miss Congeniality. All you need is a…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to Washington, DC, will include an historic first military review, according to a detailed schedule released by the White House. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will welcome the longstanding allies from across the pond on Monday and host the royal…
Journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas’ new book details cosmetics titan Mary Kay’s rags-to-riches story. Born in Hot Wells, Tex., Mary Kay Ash overcame early hardship to build a billion-dollar empire. Her company, Beauty by Mary Kay, went public in 1968, a first for a woman-chaired firm on NYSE. A new biography…
A mind-bending hallucinogen is moving out of the counterculture and into the clinic. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday greenlit the first-ever human clinical trial of an ibogaine derivative in the US, opening the door to testing the psychedelic drug as a potential treatment for alcohol-use disorder. The move…
Ty Simpson might eventually replace Matthew Stafford — but the latter’s wife, Kelly, had a warm message for the Rams’ first-round draft pick. Los Angeles shocked the NFL world Thursday night when it selected the former Alabama quarterback at No. 13 overall despite his fellow passer, Stafford, 38, winning MVP…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Emily Blunt’s sleek Hollywood curls for The Devil Wears Prada 2 London premiere were crafted with precision and polish. According to celebrity hairstylist Laini Reeves, the secret behind the 43-year-old…
President Trump is set to feast on the “fake news” media Saturday night when he attends his first White House Correspondents’ dinner as commander-in-chief. Despite turning down invitations to the annual event throughout his first term and last year, the president appeared to be eager for dishing out a roast,…
The Steelers are still waiting to hear from Aaron Rodgers, they took a quarterback in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft and those two things aren’t connected, they promise. “I don’t believe that [drafting Drew Allar] has any impact on Aaron,” Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth told reporters…
Running Point returned for season 2 and dedicated the newest installment to Niko Mijailovic. Episode three of the hit Netflix series featured a tribute card for Mijailovic, which read, “In Loving Memory of #6 Niko Mijailovic.” Mijailovic was a varsity volleyball player who died in 2025 at 15 years old.…
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station; and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region.When most people think about national forests, they imagine vast Western landscapes: Alaska, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest. But millions of acres of federal woodlands dot…
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