Lefty Senate candidate Graham Platner makes unthinkable gaffe, flubs Bernie Sanders’ name twice in fiery ‘Fight the Oligarchy’ rally

Far-left darling Graham Platner stumbled over Sen. Bernie Sanders’ name twice during an impassioned rally speech just one week ahead of the Maine primaries. US Senate hopeful Platner front-lined a “Fight the Oligarchy” rally alongside Sanders in Portland, Maine on Sunday. While trying to boost the self-declared democratic socialist, Platner struggled with his pronunciation. “The last time, well before last night, I shared a stage with Senator Standers, it was here in Portland 13 days after we launched this campaign. It felt surreal then, and to tell you the truth, it still feels as surreal today,” Platner said. He gaffed…

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than others, study suggests

For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought. The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active…

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum as part of antitrust investigation: report

The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet’s Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing commission sources. The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, the paper said, adding it would be the largest penalty the…

Francisco Lindor takes promising step in Mets injury return

The scene — even if it doesn’t mean an imminent return — was still a promising one for the Mets. It was a taste of normalcy in a sinking season. There was Francisco Lindor, out since April 22 with a strained left calf, on the field throwing and fielding ground…

Dreame FP10 Air Purifier review: Pet-friendly and low-maintenance

Keeping the house fur-free is a constant battle for many cat and dog owners. Air purifiers help remove some of that pesky hair, but even the most pet-friendly models will inevitably clog up and have you spend hours washing and vacuuming the filters. However, the era of such never-ending maintenance…

LeBron James, Lakers must get divorce

The marriage lasted eight years. There was love. There was a championship. There were champagne-soaked locker rooms and million-dollar memories. There were moments when it all felt like a movie, like Hollywood had somehow written an award-winning basketball script and cast the perfect leading man.And now? Now it feels like…

Mets expecting imminent Francisco Lindor update as injuries keep mounting

The Mets are nearing another Francisco Lindor update, and given Francisco Alvarez’s recent right meniscus tear along with Juan Soto’s concerning early exit Wednesday, they need it to be a positive one. Lindor underwent a follow-up MRI exam on his strained left calf Wednesday morning ahead of the Mets’ 3-2…

Striking difference between Trump-Xi summit in 2026 and 2017: expert

President Trump’s welcome at the grand ceremony in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday followed the same pomp and protocol as his 2017 trip — but the event seemed “significantly more jovial” than his previous visit, according to an expert. “What changed tonight was not the ceremony —…

Zuby Ejiofor improves NBA draft stock with solid shooting combine

CHICAGO — St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor is about to realize his dream of making the NBA. He’s almost certain to become the Red Storm’s first draft pick in a decade — maybe even a first-rounder after a solid performance in the NBA Draft Combine. “It’s been a great experience,” Ejiofor…

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