Accused rapist Graham Platner was ripped apart on social media Wednesday over his whiny, rambling video message announcing the end of his Senate bid in Maine and blaming everyone but himself. Platner’s pathetic 11-minute-long rant — in which he blamed the “corporate media,” the “political establishment” and even his support for “Medicare for all” as reasons for the downfall of his scandal-scarred campaign — was panned as needless and “narcissistic” by X users tired of the former oyster farmer’s antics. “His campaign literally ended with a whimper,” conservative commentator Ryan James Girdusky said of Platner’s self-pitying monologue. The failed candidate…
A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing United Airlines of charging passengers extra for “window seats” that lacked actual windows, allowing the case to move forward. U.S. District Judge James Donato ruled the plaintiffs plausibly alleged United breached its contractual obligations by selling seats…
For nearly a decade, Christian Pulisic has carried a title few American soccer players have ever worn. Captain America. The face of the United States men’s national team. The player you see splashed across television commercials for Michelob Ultra, Wells Fargo, Gatorade, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Chipotle and Puma. The star player…
The Valley’s Jesse Lally won’t stop ex-wife Michelle Saniei from pursuing a relationship with Dr. Dre. “We are now officially divorced. She can do whatever she wants,” Jesse, 46, exclusively shared with Us Weekly on Wednesday, July 8. “As long as she remembers to keep our daughter safe and happy…
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, former nurse and former mayor, is drawing sudden national attention after saying Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner encouraged her to consider taking his place on the ballot in the Maine Senate race. Geiger has not been named the replacement nominee, however, her…
Mackenzie Shirilla shared a new photo featuring her eyebrow slit in a snapshot taken inside of prison as her support team shared a new update amid her attempts to appeal. Shirilla’s team took to her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, to share a selfie that she took behind bars.…
SULLIVAN, Maine — Accused rapist Graham Platner finally bowed out of the Maine Senate race Wednesday with a long-winded video statement, blaming everyone but himself for his campaign’s implosion. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason we are suspending campaign operations,”…
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team’s former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report. The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Cuban alleges Dumont has engaged in “adversarial business…
Mets pitcher Austin Warren’s level of concern is “definitely a 10” after leaving Tuesday’s game with forearm tightness. He’s worried about needing Tommy John surgery, saying his elbow is his “bread and butter.” Warren previously dealt with Tommy John in 2023, but couldn’t compare this injury to his last. “I’ve…
Shoppers hunting for affordable protein options at Dollar Tree may be surprised by just how many choices are available beyond the usual snack aisle staples. From protein drinks and meat-based snacks to nuts, popcorn, and convenient grab-and-go options, budget-friendly finds can vary widely in how much protein they actually provide.…
Star-struck Mainers can stop McDreaming. “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey announced that he will not be running for the Senate — as speculation swirls about who could replace accused rapist Dem nominee Graham Platner. In an op-ed titled ‘Why I’m not running for US Senate’ published in the Portland Press…
The space race is filled with glamorous rockets, astronauts and sparkling new space stations, but people rarely think about all the junk from previous missions left orbiting the earth. As we prepare to fill our immediate galaxy with more satellites and even data centers, somebody’s got to become the interplanetary…
A federal judge on Wednesday approved the Securities and Exchange Commission’s settlement with Elon Musk over his purchase of Twitter shares, despite expressing “significant misgivings” about the “red flags” the accord raised. US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, DC., said she had only a limited role in assessing whether the settlement meets…
Ken Rosenthal is firing back at Mike Francesa, who claims the Mets are actively trying to trade Francisco Lindor as the MLB trade deadline approaches. On his podcast earlier this week, Francesa claimed that the Mets aren’t just listening to offers on Lindor but are actively looking for them. Rosenthal,…
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley reportedly separated in July 2026 after three years of marriage. People reported on July 8, 2026, that Antonoff and Qualley had split, calling their dynamic “rocky” as they figured out their next steps. (Us Weekly reached out to both stars for comment at the time.)…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled an $800 million plan Wednesday they said will shorten city bus rides by adding special lanes — and more Big Brother-style traffic cameras to squeeze drivers. The Democrats unveiled the plan at a news conference in Flatbush, claiming new “rapid bus routes”…
Around 100,000 years ago, an early Homo sapiens man was probably stabbed in the face with a sharp stone tool and later buried in a cave in what is now Israel, archaeologists have determined. The Stone Age cold case appears to be the earliest evidence of this kind of interpersonal…
New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for…
SAN FRANCISCO — Technically, both starting pitchers went more than four innings without allowing a hit Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. But, in the Giants’ case, it only came after their guy had put them in a five-run hole. Logan Webb rebounded to retire 13 in a row at one…
Lamar Odom is revealing the surprising way his ex-wife, Khloé Kardashian, found out that he had been unfaithful. “My first stint in rehab was because she took me to the rehab,” Odom, 46, said during a recent appearance on the “Nothing’s Off the Table” podcast, referring to Kardashian, 42. “My…
The companies hired to replace California’s “vulnerable” 911 network with a new cutting-edge system claim the state abruptly abandoned a fully built, deployment-ready system and replaced it with a new plan they say could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions more. The state, which has already spent nearly $500 million building…
The family that founded the largest egg producer in the US pocketed about $320 million from selling part of its controlling stake in Cal-Maine Foods just weeks after federal investigators began probing an alleged scheme to manipulate egg prices that sent grocery bills soaring for millions. The Adams family, which…
The schedule of activities is circulating at this year’s “summer camp for billionaires” in Sun Valley, Idaho – and “knitting” is on the agenda, On The Money has learned. Yes – Allen & Co.’s annual shindig for media moguls and tech tycoons is featuring the usual panel discussions. On Thursday,…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aaron Judge stood at third base as the go-ahead run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning Saturday when the Rays intentionally walked Ben Rice to bring up Randal Grichuk. Aaron Boone let Grichuk hit for himself in the right-on-right matchup against reliever…
UPDATE 4/11/26 at 5:32 p.m. ET— Sabrina Carpenter addressed the backlash to her 2026 Coachella set, where she called a fan’s cultural chant “weird.” “My apologies I didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly,” Carpenter wrote via X on Saturday, April 11. “My reaction was pure…
President Trump attended UFC 327 Saturday night and received cheers and applause from the Miami MMA crowd as he entered the arena. Trump strolled into the Kaseya Center just after 9 p.m., flanked by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UFC boss Dana White and his youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump,…
It’s a girl! Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt was seen wearing pink shoelaces on the mound during their 4-3 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. Though it was a bold uniform choice for shoelaces, this was no ordinary game for the right-hander. Pfaadt wore them to deliver a gender reveal for…
Conservative provocateur and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly claims Kristi Noem’s husband, Bryon Noem, “attempted” to complete a rehabilitation program for an alleged sex addiction before his so-called “bimbofication” scandal. “I can report that he was — he texted — I have been reliably told by a source and…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Vice President JD Vance said an agreement was not reached with Iran to end the six-week war that has rocked the Middle East following marathon peace talks in Pakistan. Throughout the roughly 17 hours of talks, very few details were made available — leaving the world to…
Nobody should be surprised that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into the NFL’s antitrust exemption — but it’s far from clear how this game will end. For the record, I’m not a big fan of the NFL’s business model. Among the aspects I find loathsome (its embrace of…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The son had just completed his day’s work, one of the best days of work he’s ever produced, carding a career-low score at a Masters and leading the tournament when he finished his round. The father, who’s been his son’s coach for all of his son’s life,…
April is loaded with great options for movies and TV shows on the major streamers. The hard part is going to be finding the time to watch them all, especially considering the logjam that began this week. Watch With Us has taken the time to narrow down this month’s numerous…
Since the start of spring training, Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell has faced nothing but questions about his lingering shoulder injury. This even includes his Twitch video-game streams –– where one of his recent exchanges with a commenter went viral on social media this week. When told by the user to…
The husband of one of the women who have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault and harassment has responded to the congressman’s video denying the allegations. “My wife’s name is Ally Sammarco. Obviously you know that, but she’s not named anonymous,” Adam Parkhomenko, a Democratic strategist and former DNC…
The season finale at MSG means nothing for the Knicks. They’re locked into the third seed. No wiggle room. Not surprisingly, they’re sitting four of their five starters Sunday — minus consecutive-games king Mikal Bridges — against the Hornets, who are more motivated to win to secure the ninth seed. But…
Tennis champ Coco Gauff responded to online criticism after the athlete’s sizzling photoshoot highlighting her natural hair. “So, I deleted TikTok and Twitter for a month,” Gauff, 22, began in a Thursday, April 9, TikTok video. “[When I returned, I saw] thousands of people talking about the way that I…
Rep. Eric Swalwell denied allegations of rape and sexual assault in a social media post that was filmed Friday at the Beverly Hills mansion of his eccentric billionaire benefactor, The Post has learned. Multiple sources confirmed that the video Swalwell recorded of his full-throated denial was taken from a room…
The Lakers are wounded. They’re ravaged by injuries and playing without their top two scorers. They’re weak and vulnerable as they limp toward the finish line of the regular season. And now, the rest of the Western Conference smells blood in the water. When Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters…
Congressman Eric Swalwell, a Democrat representing California’s 14th congressional district, is addressing claims he sexually assaulted and harassed numerous women, including former coworkers, while in office. “A lot has been said about me today through anonymous allegations. I thought it was important that you see and hear from me directly,”…
Embattled California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently fighting off allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, has lived a public-facing life for two decades — but his wife of nine years seems to prefer privacy. After Swalwell’s previous marriage ended in divorce, he and 31-year-old Brittany Watts were set up…
The hits just keep on coming for the Blue Jays. Just not the ones they’d want. George Springer exited Saturday’s game against the Twins with a left big toe fracture, the team announced. The four-time All-Star, facing Twins starter Joe Ryan in the third inning, fouled a ball off his…
The grind never stops for Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods — but apparently McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll, wanted it to… at least overnight. “I’m drawn to him, yeah,” McIlroy, 36, said of Woods in 2022, according to the new book, Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf’s Most Human Superstar.…
Mayor Mamdani is scrambling to secure NYC Council support for his choice to head the city’s government watchdog agency. Hizzoner’s team is working hard to set up private sit-downs with Council members and Nadia Shihata, a former federal prosecutor he nominated as commissioner of the Department of Investigation — all…
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