Rabid lefty Stephen King sticks by alleged rapist Graham Platner

Lefty horror author Stephen King is sticking by Graham Platner — even after the Maine Democratic Senate candidate was accused by his ex-girlfriend of breaking into her home and drunkenly raping her. Maine resident Jenny Racicot made the allegations against Platner in a bombshell report published in Politico on Tuesday that threatens to end the Oysterman’s already scandal-ridden campaign. Droves of Democrats have since pulled their endorsements and urged him to bow out of the race –but not King, who said he hopes Platner pushes through because everyone on Capitol Hill has skeletons in their closets. “Graham Platner may drop…

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…

Nikola Jokic sets record straight on Nuggets contract rumors

Don’t worry Nuggets fans, Nikola Jokic isn’t saying goodbye anytime soon.  Following a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday, the Serbian star reaffirmed his desire to extend his contract and finish his career with the Nuggets, though he plans to wait to sign his deal.  “My idea and desire is…

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…

Trump slams Eric Swalwell with brutal three-word response

President Trump spoke about the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct leveled at disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell. “He’s a sleazebag. Always has been,” Trump told the Daily Mail. “He’s a long-timer, and he’s a bad guy. I don’t know anything about the charges, but he’s a bad guy.” Trump was…

Oil titans shred Kamala Harris video whining about gas prices

The US Oil & Gas Association has torn Kamala Harris apart after she posted a video expressing concern about high gas prices in North Carolina and across the country. The prominent trade association that represents over 5,000 members pointed out the failed Democratic presidential pick had used jet fuel to…

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on an ‘unreal’ power show

Two heavyweights went toe-for-toe in a sideshow to the Yankees-Angels series this week before Mike Trout came out on top. Trout out-homered fellow three-time MVP Aaron Judge 5-4 in the four-game set that the teams split, homering in each game (two in one game), including a solo shot in the…

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