Graham Platner’s first accuser blasts NY Times after rape claim against Dem Senate candidate

WASHINGTON — The first woman to publicly accuse Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of abuse and other violent behavior excoriated the New York Times Tuesday for its reporting of her claims, alleging the Gray Lady played up her story and political views to boost the Platner campaign. Lyndsey Fifield, who told the outlet that Platner twisted her arm behind her back and locked her in a room against her will, among other physical acts of aggression, charged in a lengthy X post that Times reporters Katie Glueck and Lisa Lerer declined to speak to people best-placed to corroborate her…

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…

Bears’ Caleb Williams gifts Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV autographed jersey

Pope Leo XIV’s closet keeps getting more full with Chicago sports gear.  This time, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Leo, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.  Gifted by Williams’ Caleb Cares foundation, the jersey was presented to…

Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution 

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has reportedly referred at least two former Intelligence Community members to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over their roles in advancing the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.  Former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who was found by Gabbard’s office to not…

Breaking down 10 most intriguing storylines in these NBA playoffs

After the NBA closed a season with rampant tanking and record ratings — wait, those things can coexist? — now comes the postseason. With the attention mercifully turning away from lottery positioning to playoff competition, here are 10 storylines that will define the next month or two. 1. Are the…

Morgan Stanley traders see massive wins as bank posts record results

Morgan Stanley posted record first-quarter revenue on Wednesday and a 29% jump in profit as its trading desks cashed in on Wall Street’s volatile start to the year. The New York banking giant reported net income of $5.57 billion, or $3.43 per share, easily topping the $3.02 analysts expected. Revenue…

Anxiety drug Xanax recalled nationwide: How to check if your prescription is included

Bottles of Xanax – one of the most widely-prescribed medications for anxiety – have been recalled after failing a quality-control test, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Viatris, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical firm, in March initiated a voluntary recall of its 60-tablet bottles of Xanax, citing “failed dissolution specifications,”…

Eric Swalwell quietly scrubbed from powerful PAC supporting ‘young Dems’

Congressional candidates across the nation will have to navigate what they will do with endorsements and money from disgraced former congressman Eric Swalwell, now considered politically toxic after accusations that he sexually assaulted multiple women. Swalwell’s own political action committee recently scrubbed mentions of him on his website. In 2015,…

Mark Mobius, ‘Indiana Jones of emerging markets,’ dead at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn page. Known as the “Indiana Jones of emerging markets” for his willingness to unlock new, sometimes hazardous jurisdictions, Mobius relished the challenge. “Volatility,” he wrote in “Passport…

One-way star: Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not DH against Mets

Shohei Ohtani will be the Dodgers starting pitcher Wednesday night. But in a surprise, the two-way star will not serve as designated hitter in the team’s series finale against the New York Mets. The reason behind the lineup decision wasn’t immediately clear. Since joining the Dodgers and returning from a…

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