Grim-looking Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner was spotted for the first time Tuesday after bombshell rape accusations against him were revealed. Platner, 41, who is negotiating with Democratic Party leadership to drop out ahead of a Monday deadline, was seen outside his house next to a security guard and a woman believed to be his wife, Amy Gertner, who is on the campaign payroll. The oyster farmer has vehemently denied the damning rape accusations that Jenny Racicot publicly lodged against him on Monday. She said that he broke into her home and forced her to have sex while heavily drunk. Platner’s…
Amanda Batula is ready to blend her worlds in the upcoming In the City finale — which means a possible double date with boyfriend West Wilson, estranged husband Kyle Cooke and his rumored flame Salley Carson. Following the Tuesday, July 7, episode of the Bravo series, the network dropped its…
Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom, will learn this fall whether she’ll go to prison after pleading guilty in a corruption scheme that siphoned $225,000 from a campaign committee tied to Xavier Becerra, the Democratic frontrunner to succeed Newsom. A federal judge has scheduled Williamson’s…
Folarin Balogun knows the United States men’s national team exited the 2026 World Cup earlier than it wanted. But the star striker is not giving up hope. In fact, he’s of the belief that the USMNT will be back and better than ever in four years. Balogun, who emerged as…
Tavia Hunt, wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, is shutting down what she says are “false” rumors regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding. “This is such a false narrative. They did not run out of champagne. There were not long lines. Every single…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has traded press conferences for polished videos after announcing last month that he and his wife are under FBI investigation, fueling questions about his increasingly controlled public appearances. The media savvy and gel-shellacked California governor — known for seeking out TV cameras and soliloquizing ad infinitum —…
Amon-Ra St. Brown is adding a ring to his hand in 2026. The star Lions receiver and girlfriend Brooklyn Adams announced Tuesday that they got engaged after St. Brown proposed on a boat. Adams shared the news on her Instagram with a series of photos, showing St. Brown getting down…
Senator Mitch McConnell‘s team is sharing an update on the Kentucky politician nearly three weeks after he was hospitalized for a medical emergency and amid reports he’s brain dead. “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital,” McConnell’s office said in…
The US military launched “powerful strikes” against Iran on Tuesday in response to Tehran’s attacks on three commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, which American officials view as violations of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. “US Central Command forces have begun launching a series…
Gotham FC is moving to the big city — from New Jersey to Queens, where starting in 2028, the reigning NWSL champion will play home games at New York City FC’s soon-to-be-opened Etihad Park. But the move to New York City’s first soccer-specific stadium, officially announced Tuesday at a City…
Ariana Grande has been spending time with ex Ricky Alvarez. “They’ve always shared a close bond,” an insider exclusively tells Us Weekly of Grande, 33, and Alvarez, 34, after they were seen leaving a Whole Foods in Boca Raton, Florida, on Saturday, July 4. “There was a period in time…
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom was the latest prominent Democratic figure on Sunday to embrace candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as socialists dominate primary elections. Newsom told Jack Cocchiarella during a livestream on his YouTube channel that he rejects the idea that socialist candidates are a “threat” to the…
J.J. Watt accomplished plenty on the football field as a five-time All-Pro. Now, the sack master is trying something different as a shark. Watt, 37, is joining “Shark Tank” for its 18th season as a guest investor in something that is almost a fitting dream come true. “Been a Shark…
Mackenzie Shirilla is behind bars at the Ohio Reformatory for Women — and she is not going anywhere for a long time. She was convicted in a 2023 bench trial of 12 felony charges, including murder, after driving her Toyota Camry at over 100 mph into a brick wall in…
One of Graham Platner’s ex-girlfriends alleged Tuesday that the embattled Maine Democrat repeatedly removed his condom during sex without asking permission. “He would pull condoms off,” Lyndsey Fifield said in an interview with the Washington Post. “He would do it in a sneaky way. He wouldn’t tell me.” “I confronted…
Bachelorette’s Rachel Recchia is a summer lover. Recchia, 30, showed off her bikini body while working on her tan in one of her new Instagram photos shared on Monday, July 6. In the bikini-clad pic, the former Bachelorette rocked a teal triangle top featuring gold stitching and halter straps. She…
California lawmakers are sending to Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would allow about a dozen counties and cities to seek higher-than-usual sales tax increases — and critics aren’t happy about two Republican leaders’ roles in the potential tax hikes. Cities and counties can ask the Legislature for special exceptions…
Ford is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles in the US across two separate safety campaigns after federal regulators identified defects involving windshield wipers and a rear drivetrain component that could increase crash risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker is recalling 110,626 vehicles in two separate actions affecting…
Los Angeles Lakers legend and two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol turned 46 years old on July 6. While Gasol will always be beloved among Lakers fans because of what he accomplished on the basketball court, he has also earned endless respect for stepping up as a father figure in Natalia…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor is giving fans a glimpse of her new romance after coming out as bisexual. In a Tuesday, July 6, Instagram video, Layla, 25, posed for the camera before reaching out to grab a hand that appeared in the clip. No further…
House Republicans have launched a probe into allegations that American Federation of Teachers’ dues were spent to help the union’s president, Randi Weingarten, write and promote a controversial book. The investigation by the GOP-led House Committee on Education and Workforce comes after The Post’s exclusive report in May that Weingarten…
Wall Street on Tuesday revealed hugely bullish calls for Elon Musk’s SpaceX after it started equity research coverage on the space firm, even as the stock largely trades on AI enthusiasm – not actual earnings. More than a dozen brokers including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs unveiled emphatic “buy”…
Tom Sandoval is weighing in on whether West Wilson should be the next Bravo star to join House of Villains amid his ongoing scandal. Tom, 42, admitted to Us Weekly that he hasn’t “been following” the controversy surrounding West’s romance with Summer House costar Amanda Batula. However, when it comes…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday pointed fingers at President Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for volatile energy bills hitting London, saying he was “fed up” with global conflicts wreaking havoc on global oil prices. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news…
They call this a deGrom in Queens. Unrewarded brilliance. Nolan McLean was terrific as the Mets offense hibernated. He threw up zeroes for six innings. Then, the bullpen blew it and the lineup did nothing to get him off the hook. The Mets suffered a series-losing, 7-1 setback to the…
O-T Fagbenle played a major role in The Handmaid’s Tale, but does he plan to come back as Luke in The Testaments? “I can neither confirm nor deny that,” Fagbenle, 45, told Us Weekly while promoting his Peacock series The Miniature Wife. Fagbenle continued to play coy, hinting that “there…
Clocking in from the couch could soon become the permanent way California does business. On Wednesday, Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill to allow state workers to continue teleworking sailed through the Committee on Public Employment and Retirement, clearing a key legislative hurdle. AB 1729 would require each state agency to develop…
US stocks on Thursday jumped for the second day in a row — even as oil prices climbed — following reports that Israel and Lebanon will pursue direct negotiations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 276 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.6% and 0.8%, respectively.…
Stony Brook’s Seawolves see victory with ease. The 11-2 women’s lacrosse team is eying a fourth straight Coastal Athletic Association title and 13th consecutive NCAA tournament berth. “Our goal is to get to the final four. It’s like that every year,” coach Joe Spallina told The Post. Spallina’s team’s only…
Joseph and Kendra Duggar spoke about handling their financial issues in a recent jail call. According to audio obtained by Us Weekly via Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Kendra, 27, and Joseph, 31, had a conversation about selling some of their vehicles while the Counting On alum was behind bars after…
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche authorized federal prosecutors in Los Angeles to seek the death penalty against three MS-13 gang members charged with slaying an FBI informant, according to an April 8 letter obtained by The Post. First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said Thursday that after receiving…
American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for economy fliers, as soaring jet fuel costs squeeze the global aviation sector. It is one of the last major US-based carriers to take steps to protect its margins as operating costs rise due to…
The early numbers are, once again, not pretty for Francisco Lindor. He snapped a skid of 11 hitless at-bats with a seventh inning single in his fourth trip to the plate in the Mets’ 7-1 loss to the Diamondbacks on Thursday night at Citi Field. He now has just eight…
Your lungs are working overtime right now — probably without you even thinking about it. But the system powering every single breath you take? It’s nearly 290 million years old. A jaw-dropping fossil discovery in an unlikely place just revealed exactly how that system first evolved, and honestly, the details…
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been accused of retaliating against the female employees who reported her husband for alleged sexual misconduct, The Post has learned. At least three Equal Employment Opportunity complaints have been filed against Chavez-DeRemer. Two of the complaints were lodged by the young female staffers that alleged…
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers, rolling out a strict new policy in which passengers can only bring one charger each and are barred from putting the devices in overhead bins due to concerns over midair fire risks. The Dallas-based carrier said travelers will be allowed just one…
This stretch is all about an introduction for Drew Fortescue. All about a chance — seven games as of now, 10 if he plays in the Rangers’ final three games — to flash his potential and gather experience for everything that follows in his career. The Blueshirts’ 5-3 loss to…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s a reason every stylish woman on the East End looks effortlessly pulled together from May through September. The secret isn’t a personal stylist or a designer budget. It’s the…
The Trump administration’s plan to implement automatic registration for the military draft is drawing pushback from a coalition of anti-war groups who argue the effort will increase the likelihood of conflict and violate the privacy of US citizens and residents. The Selective Service System (SSS) intends to register “every male…
Gossip columnist and former celebrity publicist Rob Shuter, who repped the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson and Sean “Diddy” Combs, has inked a three-book deal with Post Hill Press. Shuter’s debut novel, “It Started with a Whisper,” is slated to come out April 21. He described the book as…
The biggest motivator Pete DeBoer saw from his new team on Thursday night, the biggest reason he felt their willingness to buy in, was something he did not give them. “It came from a place of, they were disappointed that a coach got fired,” DeBoer said after his first game…
Nicole Kidman heated up the red carpet with a cheeky look. Kidman, 58, flashed some skin at the Margo’s Got Money Troubles premiere at the Regal Union Square theater in New York City on Wednesday, April 8. She rocked a Schiaparelli outfit featuring a fitted top with white scaly details…
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