Graham Platner bleeding support after rape allegation — Reps. Ro Khanna, Maine Dems and others call on embattled candidate to end Senate bid

Democratic support for Graham Platner cratered Monday after the embattled Maine Senate candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend.   Democrats from across the country, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), one of Platner’s most ardent supporters, and the Maine Democratic Party, called on the former oyster farmer to end his Senate bid amid the disturbing allegation – describing it as “credible.”“I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line,” Khanna wrote on X. “These allegations are very serious and credible.“Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I am withdrawing my endorsement.”Jenny Racicot, Platner’s…

Bitcoin bounces back after Trump calls himself ‘a big crypto guy’

Bitcoin bounced back Monday after President Trump called himself “a big crypto guy” and gave a positive, if noncommittal, answer when asked about the prospect of digital assets becoming part of his newly-launched Trump Accounts. Prior to those remarks, the cryptocurrency fell as much as 2% toward $60,000 after filings…

Want to see France vs. Morocco in the World Cup? Get discounted tickets

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. Well, this looks awfully familiar. As fans may recall, France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup semifinals four short years ago in Qatar.…

Levi’s debuts “couture jeans” in Paris

Can you wear jeans to a black-tie affair? You can now… at least in Paris. That’s because renowned French designer Christelle Kocher just launched a collection of jeans during Haute Couture week in partnership with Levi’s — oui, the same brand where you got a pair of $21.99 cutoffs at…

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…

FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over ‘categorically false’ report alleging excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel threatened to file a lawsuit against The Atlantic Friday over a “categorically false and defamatory” report alleging “bouts of excessive drinking” have negatively impacted his leadership of the bureau.  The “hit piece,” as Patel’s lawyer described the story, claims the FBI director’s “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained…

Knicks need best versions of Miles McBride, Landry Shamet for long playoff run

Miles McBride and Landry Shamet share so much in common.  They are two of the Knicks’ three most important bench players, with Mitchell Robinson being the other. They are two of the Knicks’ best 3-point shooters and point-of-attack defenders. Both, though it’s not their natural position, can handle point-guard duties…

AOC publicly humiliates her former aide running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat

A potential Nancy Pelosi successor who has incessantly bragged of his ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suffered a public humiliation after the progressive Dem darling declined to endorse him in a video interview. Ocasio-Cortez was cornered by a reporter for Drop Site and asked about her opinion of Saikat Chabrakarti, who…

Breaking down Knicks-Hawks matchups ahead of their first-round playoff series

Last year showed that regular-season results often aren’t the greatest indicator of how playoff matchups will go. The Knicks went 1-3 against the Pistons and 0-4 against the Celtics and later eliminated both in the first and second round, respectively. Conversely, they went 2-1 against the Pacers, who eliminated them…

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