Dem Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to conceal divorce docs because they would hurt election chances, cause ‘irreparable reputational harm’

WASHINGTON — Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to seal the court docs about her divorce — as her lawyer admitted that they could hurt her election chances and cause “irreparable reputational harm.” Earlier this month, Scholten (D-Mich.), 44, publicly revealed that her husband of 20 years, Jesse Holcomb, “suddenly left our family home and then filed for divorce,” without giving any details. The mother of two also indicated that she has continued raising their boys and that they are “overcoming every day.” Michigan court records, first reported by the Detroit Times, indicate that Holcomb filed for divorce on Jan. 26…

Ex-USC receiver, top NFL prospect, arrested days ahead of draft

Just days before the NFL draft, one of the top wide receiver prospects has been arrested on two possible misdemeanor charges. Former USC and Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a consensus Day 2 pick in the draft, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets, prowling and obstruction of a law…

Menstrual blood could be the key to treating osteoarthritis

Talk about a bloody genius treatment. A study published in Scientific Reports has identified a promising, unconventional source for treating the more than 600 million people living with osteoarthritis. While plenty of women deal with the downsides of menstrual blood ruining underwear, there could be a benefit to the monthly…

Dodgers place Freddie Freeman on paternity list, activate Ryan Ward

DENVER — The Dodgers have officially recalled outfield prospect Ryan Ward to their MLB roster. The awaited corresponding move: Freddie Freeman going on the paternity list. While news of Ward’s first career (and long-awaited) big-league call-up came late Friday, the corresponding move with Freeman wasn’t announced until 36 hours later.…

Dexter Lawrence gets new Bengals contract after blockbuster Giants trade

Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals have struck a deal. After the Giants agreed to trade the disgruntled defensive tackle Saturday night, Lawrence is getting a one-year, $28 million contract extension from Cincinnati, multiple reports said Sunday morning, citing the 28-year-old’s agency. The Giants are getting the No. 10 pick in…

Exclusive | Eric Swalwell billed 100+ booze delivery charges to campaigns

Disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell — who is accused of raping and sexually assaulting multiple women after nights of heavy drinking — billed an eye-watering amount of booze deliveries to his campaigns, including charges during a series of jaunts to Las Vegas.  Over a four-year period starting in 2020, Swalwell’s donor-funded…

Trump impeachment star witness kicks off campaign for Senate in Florida

WASHINGTON — A star witness in President Trump’s first impeachment launched a campaign for the US Senate in Florida on Tuesday, seeking to follow his identical twin brother’s footsteps to Congress.  Alexander Vindman is an underdog attempting to dispatch GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, who took Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s…

Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

Three of the world’s biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms — Meta’s Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube — deliberately addict and harm children. Jury selection starts this week in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. It’s the…

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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 Big Game is upon us, with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots punching their ticket to Super Bowl 2026 with wins during…

Ilhan Omar to huddle with constituents in Minneapolis as chaos engulfs city

WASHINGTON — “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar is planning to hold her first in-person town hall of the year in Minneapolis later Tuesday, as chaos grips the city and she faces deepening scrutiny over her finances. Omar (D-Minn.) has been a fierce critic of ICE’s sweeping Operation Metro Surge across Minneapolis and…

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