WASHINGTON — Democrats will have as little as two weeks to replace alleged sexual predator Graham Platner as their nominee for the Senate seat from Maine, assuming he agrees to drop out of the race. Privately, Platner is attempting to negotiate with party bosses as he mulls his path forward, demanding a replacement who shares his far-left ideology should he quit the campaign, The Post has learned. While Senate Democratic leadership has refrained from aggressively intervening after supporting the failed primary campaign of Gov. Janet Mills, prominent ex-Platner supporters are casting about for a new champion. If Platner drops out before…
Former Bachelor and Bachelorette producer Julie LaPlaca claims in her new book, The Love Producer, that she was once considered as a possible season lead. In her debut memoir, available Tuesday, July 7, Julie, 41, recalls receiving a phone call from Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss after filming wrapped on Peter…
ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump blasted his fellow NATO leaders Tuesday ahead of the alliance’s annual summit — after receiving an over-the-top reception from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who welcomed Trump on the tarmac before offering his motorcade a horseback escort through the Turkish capital. “I was very disappointed…
For the first time, a physicist has experimentally watched time emerge from within an isolated quantum system — by creating a “mini-universe.” This bizarre experiment raises an intriguing question: If the universe has nothing outside it, where does time come from?In a new study published June 11 in the journal…
Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and…
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…
A draft Treasury Department report is warning that an artificial intelligence bubble could put millions of Americans’ retirement savings at risk if the industry goes through a major downturn — even as leaders from Washington to Silicon Valley tout AI as the engine of a new economic boom. The internal…
Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed the royal tomb of a pre-Roman “warrior-prince” along with the remains of his chariot and weapons. The tomb was just one part of an extensive sixth-century B.C. burial ground and reveals new information about the funerals of elite rulers from this mysterious civilization.The funerary complex…
Cases of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea have quickly quadrupled in Michigan, skyrocketing to 681 people on Monday — which is up rom 170 cases in the state less than a week ago. As of the most recent reported numbers, Michigan is by far the hardest-hit state. New…
In the days leading up to his wedding with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce was dealing with legal issues, according to TMZ. Kelce and his Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes reportedly are being sued in New York federal court by the shoe company 1587 Sneakers over the naming of their steakhouse 1587…
This summer, Belmont Park Village is offering wheels to its designer deals. Starting July 8, the luxury outlet center next to UBS Arena in Elmont, LI, will provide complimentary sprinter vans round-trip from Southampton every Wednesday. That way, Hamptonites hungry for unbeatable prices on European and American designer fashion and…
ANKARA, Turkey — President Trump said Tuesday he was lifting sanctions that bar the sale of certain military equipment to Turkey — potentially paving the way for the provision of advanced F-35 fighter jets. “We don’t want to sanction friends,” Trump told reporters. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President…
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…
It’s the type of tantrum that gets a 15-year-old punished. For Ida Wobker, it was a lot worse than losing her cell phone for a week. While locked in a 5-5 tie in the second set with Valentina Pop, the German teen had a meltdown after missing a backhand long,…
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…
The richest spider is going up the waterspout. On the first day he was eligible, Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cavaliers that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and also a trade kicker. The extension locks the Cavaliers in as…
Dior Creative Director Jonathan Anderson broke his silence about collaborating with Taylor Swift on her wedding dress. “It was a joy to work with her,” Anderson, 41, told WWD at the launch of his 2026 couture collection in Paris on Monday, July 6, adding, “We became very good friends.” Swift’s…
Drink up for better health. What we eat plays a clear role in lowering cholesterol, with nutrient-rich foods like oatmeal, brown rice, high-fiber vegetables, fatty fish and seeds helping out. Beverages help too, as one drink that’s been around for centuries — and is still popular today — not only…
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…
Simone Biles had no time for people questioning why she was invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s lavish wedding. The Olympic gymnast, 29, celebrated that she and her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens, were among the dozens of celebrities to attend Swift, 36, and Kelce’s nuptials at Madison Square…
Around the world, brightly-colored squishy toys marketed as harmless “sensory” gadgets designed to be squeezed, stretched and smushed have surged in popularity. But behind the viral appeal of NeeDoh toys, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe…
After Egor Dëmin became the Nets’ first lottery pick in 15 years, many doubted his shooting. He then went out and set NBA rookie 3-point shooting records. After the young guard’s struggled to get downhill in his first season as a pro, now many are pointing to Dëmin’s inability to…
Details about NHL legend Claude Lemieux’s will have been released following his death at age 60 in May. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly show that Claude left “all of [his] estate” to a trust initially set up alongside his wife, Deborah Lemieux, in September 2008 and last amended in…
More than 50 former staffers have claimed shocking sexual assault allegations against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell are “serious” and “credible.” The ex-employees released a stunning joint letter calling on him to crash out of politics as his career was burned to the ground by the claims from four women,…
Ray starter Drew Rasmussen appeared to feel bad about losing his cool at the Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm. Rasmussen turned and yelled at Chisolm, who was on second after smacking a double, for not so subtly relaying pitches or where the catcher was setting up to Randal Grichuk during the second…
Lindsey Vonn is pulling back the curtain on her rehab after suffering a catastrophic leg injury during the 2026 Olympics. “It’s a lot of rehab,” Vonn, 41, told The Athletic in an interview published on Thursday, April 9. “Wake up at 7:30, breakfast at 8, 9 to 11 is rehab…
A Democratic candidate for California governor has dropped a brutal assessment of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of the state, bucking against others who have shied away from criticizing him. Former state controller Betty Yee said in an interview with KCRA published Sunday the Golden State hasn’t delivered for Californians enough…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — What a week for Rory McIlroy. What a week. He arrived to Augusta National as the defending Masters champion, a year removed from completing the career Grand Slam. He left on Sunday night a two-time Masters winner after what had to be the most volatile week of…
Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem‘s husband, Bryon Noem, is at the center of a growing scandal involving allegations that he’s explored online fetish communities. Byron was accused of speaking with models in the “bimbofication” on online forums, referring to individuals who have undergone surgical enhancements to…
Gavin Newsom has broken his silence on the rape and sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell — before failing to call for him to drop out of the race for governor. “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously,”…
The Indiana Fever are running it back. After re-signing guards Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, the franchise is also welcoming back Sophie Cunningham, the team announced Sunday. It’s a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. Cunningham, 29, was a valuable glue player for Indiana across 30 games, averaging 8.6…
Yellowstone‘s Luke Grimes moved out to Montana — but why was it met with some backlash by locals? Grimes rose to fame playing Kayce Dutton on Yellowstone, which ran from 2018 to 2024. He reprised the role for CBS’ Marshals spinoff, which came years after Grimes relocated from Los Angeles…
Members of Congress are looking to force California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell out of office — and it could dramatically reshape the House. Rep. Swalwell’s political career is on life support after accusations published Friday by four women accusing him of sexual misconduct, including alleged rape. The Democrat is also…
British financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government’s cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority and Treasury officials are in talks with the National Cyber Security…
The Sacramento Kings are retaining head coach Doug Christie after a brutal first full season in charge, according to reports. Christie took over for the Kings on an interim basis in December 2024 following the firing of Mike Brown – putting together a respectable 27-24 finish – but fared far…
There are only three things that are certain in life: death, taxes and celebrities coupling up at the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Since the ever-growing multi-weekend event was cofounded in 1999, A-list couples such as Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, and Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford have…
A Republican businesswoman is seeking to topple two-term Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan in the Hudson Valley’s 18th House District. Kingston native Jackie Auringer, 29, said she’s running because the community where she grew up is being hollowed out as families who can no longer afford to stay. “The results speak…
Baseball lifer Phil Garner, who won a World Series as a player with the Pirates and took the Astros to a World Series as a manager, died Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76. “Phil Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a glamorous date night in Montecito, California. Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, stepped out in style at Netflix’s Beef season 2 “Montecito” Tastemaker” event at a private residence on Friday, April 10. The Duke of Sussex looked dapper in a navy suit, while his…
WASHINGTON — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel revealed that his island nation is bracing for an attack from the US and declared that he is willing to die resisting President Trump. Since last December, the US has imposed a blockade around Venezuela as part of its Operation Southern Spear effort, and used…
The age-old fixation. Hitting 100 rotations around the sun is no small feat, with just an estimated 101,000 centenarians, representing 0.03% of the US population. New research, though, may have cracked the code for why some live to triple digits, and others don’t. Lifestyle habits are often the primary drivers…
Former NFL wide receiver and returner Ted Ginn Jr. has apologized after being arrested for DWI on Saturday. Ginn, now the head coach of the UFL’s Columbus Aviators, was booked into county jail around 3:30 p.m., a Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office (Texas) spokesperson told WSYX. The 41-year-old was allegedly stopped by…
Steve Howey is leaving High Potential but did his character, Captain Wagner, die before season 3? During the season 2 finale, Wagner (Howey) was shot and left bleeding out as first responders were called to help. It wasn’t clear whether he survived before news broke that Howey, 48, was exiting…
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