Sen. Mark Kelly gets skewered for wearing Mexico jersey at World Cup game

WASHINGTON — The internet is giving him a red card. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) was ruthlessly skewered on social media for donning a Mexico jersey during a watch party in Tucson for the country’s big World Cup game against England. “Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on England. Tucson and La Rosa sure know how to do the World Cup!” Kelly posted on X with images of himself in a Mexico jersey. Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on England. Tucson and La Rosa sure know how to do the World Cup! pic.twitter.com/XFqZLXC7Xv—…

Schumer and Gillibrand call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately withdraw’ from Maine Senate race after rape allegation 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chairwoman Kirsten Gillibrand called on Graham Platner to “immediately withdraw” from the Maine Senate race Monday after the embattled Democratic candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend.   “The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing – violence, abuse and…

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…

Voodoo Doughnut suddenly shutters after short run in Venice

VooDoo Doughnut, the quirky Portland-based doughnut chain known for its wild flavors and cult-like following, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach location after just one year in business. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the storefront appears to have quietly ceased its operations sometime in June. While the company website still…

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…

Dow surges, oil drops nearly 10% after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

Stocks surged as oil prices plunged sharply on Friday, with US crude for May delivery falling 9.8% to $85.37 a barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open.” The oil selloff came as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes that disrupted supply could return to market,…

Trump vows answers on 10 ‘missing’ scientists: ‘I hope it’s random’

WASHINGTON — President Trump declared Thursday that his administration will have an answer within the next few days to questions about 10 scientists who have mysteriously died or disappeared over the past three years. Theories about the scientists have spread online, but there is no known evidence of a connection between those deaths and disappearances. “I hope it’s random, but we’re…

Beyond the memes: Understanding the unique roles of gold and Bitcoin

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Inflation panic has a very specific vibe.  On cable news, trustworthy-sounding anchors try to sell you gold coins for your IRA. On YouTube, guys with laser eyes in their…

Your hour by hour guide to getting the best night’s sleep

Eight hours of nightly sleep might seem like an unattainable dream. Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of slumber for better physical, cognitive and emotional health, but over 35% of US adults don’t consistently log that much time in Snoozeville. Instead of focusing on the time you spend in…

Eagles lineman Jordan Mailata officiates teammate Lane Johnson’s wedding

Jordan Mailata spends most of his days working with his fellow offensive linemen on the field, but the Eagles tackle found himself in a different role recently — wedding officiant.  Mailata helped marry teammate and fellow tackle Lane Johnson and his now-wife, Kelsey Holmer, over the weekend during their outdoor…

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