Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in M E. Jean Carroll case

The Supreme Court rebuffed President Trump’s request Monday to reconsider its refusal to hear his appeal of a $5 million award to writer E. Jean Carroll in connection with her civil suit accusing Trump of sexual abuse and defamation. The justices almost never grant such rehearing requests and Trump, 80, paid $5.63 million — the judgment amount, plus interest — soon after the court initially declined to hear his appeal in June. “We are pleased that the United States Supreme Court has declined again to hear this case,” Carroll attorney Roberta Kaplan said in a statement. “As a result, the…

Exclusive | Prominent Dem donor fundraising for NY GOP governor candidate Bruce Blakeman: ‘Talk of the Hamptons’

She’s breaking for Bruce. A dyed-in-the-wool Democratic donor who previously contributed to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign is raising funds for her Republican gubernatorial opponent Bruce Blakeman, The Post has learned.  Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, a professional photographer and philanthropist who’s the widow of late New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, plans…

Who is ‘Fang Fang’? Chinese spy who seduced Eric Swalwell with ‘no underwear’ line — and her newly unearthed FBI codename

Chinese spy Christine Fang — also known as “Fang Fang” — had an impressive run infiltrating California politics that included Ambien-fueled romps with disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell before vanishing back to her home country, newly released FBI files show. The “narcissistic” honeypot reportedly bragged of her seductive exploits, launched an…

Cam Skattebo won’t let gruesome injury change his Giants game

Cam Skattebo is looking to add to his game, not subtract from it. So while, yes, you might see him run around people on occasion, his battering-ram style isn’t going away, either.  “I think Coach [John Harbaugh] loves that I run right over the top of people. Physicality is his…

Aaron Donald’s wife has hilarious response to those Rams comeback rumors

The two-and-a-half-month Aaron Donald comeback saga has more teases than “Dune: Part Three.“ And nobody seems to be enjoying the drama more than Donald’s wife.  Erica Donald has been sending NFL fans into a frenzy for months with her short and cryptic responses on social media regarding the rumors of…

Nordstrom Rack to add 24 new stores to the map by August

The retail renaissance is here. Shoppers may have seemingly sworn off brick-and-mortar as scrolling has made scooping up your favorites as easy as sitting on your couch. Major retailers all have apps and online storefronts offering super easy access with a tap on your screen. But buyers like an experience,…

How to watch ‘Jurassic Sharks’ from anywhere

We’ve all heard of the fearsome megalodon, the largest known shark to have ever lived, but how about its predecessors, contemporaries and successors? Shark Week premiere “Jurassic Sharks” uses CGI to flesh out the fossils of ancient cartilaginous fish, and Live Science is here with all the TV and streaming…

UNC football could face bigger issues after Michael Lombardi put on leave

Hours after North Carolina football general manager Mike Lombardi was put on paid administrative leave, another potential issue arose for the program. The College Sports Commission (CSC) is investigating the Tar Heels, according to Pablo Torre, with Lombardi’s actions “believed to be of interest,” according to The Athletic. The CSC,…

Xavier Becerra accused of bungling migrant children crisis by HHS insider

Xavier Becerra’s inability to track tens of thousands of migrant children while U.S. health secretary — leaving many to be abused and forced into dangerous work conditions — is exploding as a defining issue in the California governor’s race.  After his Republican rival Steve Hilton unveiled new whistleblower allegations over…

Colossal scars of 60 million-year-long continental collision streak across warped mountains in Pakistan — Earth from space

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Murgha Kibzai, Sulaiman Range, Pakistan [30.739354851, 69.50804296]What’s in the photo? Folded layers of rock left over from an ancient continental collisionWhich satellite took the photo? NASA’s Terra satelliteWhen was it taken? April 11, 2011This striking satellite photo shows a multicolor “fan” of folded rocks sculpted by…

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