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…

This is Bronny James’ chance to prove that he belongs

This is a golden opportunity for Bronny James.  He can prove himself. He can silence his detractors. He can show the world he belongs.  Or he can stumble backward, making the negative noise louder.  With Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) sidelined, James should get some minutes in the…

Red Bulls, NYCFC set for major faceoff in US Open Cup

The stage is set for an extra edition of the Hudson River Derby in just a few weeks.  New York City FC and Red Bull New York will face one another in the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 29 at Sports Illustrated Stadium,…

This Mets futility isn’t on Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza has the right temperament and will be a very good manager assuming he survives this very Met downturn.  He should keep his job because he has great potential and this start isn’t on him. The belief here is he also has strong support from his bosses (barring a…

Dodgers pitcher snares custom glove with Pokemon card implant

It’s going to be a bit easier for Will Klein to catch ’em all these days. The Dodgers pitcher revealed on Wednesday he recently netted a custom baseball mitt that features an actual Pokemon card implanted inside of it. Klein said the guys over at 44 Pro, who’ve created custom…

PepsiCo says lower snack prices are bringing customers back to brand

PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American…

Got allergies? Trendy drink could help you stop sneezing, says new study

Have sneezing fits finally met their matcha? With a particularly spicy allergy season brewing, people are looking for effective ways to control their symptoms. They might soon be swapping their visits to the pharmacist for stops at the neighborhood cafe. Matcha, the thousand-year-old grass-hued Japanese tea beloved by wellness influencers,…

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