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PORTLAND, Maine — Before Graham Platner dove into the meat of his speech at the Maine Democratic Party Convention Saturday night, where he said it is “very odd but deeply humbling” to be the “presumptive nominee” for Senate, he first thanked his former opponent, Gov. Janet Mills. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.A smattering of party delegates rose to their feet and applauded.Jens Dill was one of them. A 72-year-old retired software engineer from Winthrop, he had long been behind Platner in the primary ahead of a tough race against GOP…

Defense lawyers for the man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last week say he’s being deprived of his dignity and resources by being unnecessarily kept under suicide precautions.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In a motion filed Saturday, Cole Tomas Allen’s attorneys requested that he be taken off any suicide restrictions, which they characterized as “demeaning,” while he’s awaiting further hearings in the case.Allen’s attorneys wrote that his “placement on suicide watch and suicide precautions amount to violations of his rights under…

Kid Rock’s bizarre, multi-part saga with U.S. Army helicopters took another turn on Friday. The singer premiered a promo video at the first date on his new concert tour for the America 250 celebrations, featuring himself stepping out of a private jet before hitching a ride to the show in Dallas in a military helicopter with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rock’s helicopter whirligig started back in late March, when a brief flyby of his Tennessee residence caused a brief investigation into the aviators responsible. That investigation, which began at the nearby 101st Airborne post at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and ended…

Unemployment in the haiku industry is still undefeated. By Robert Scucci | Updated 6 seconds ago Ever wonder what happened to the raunchy college comedy? Animal House (1978). Road Trip (2000). Van Wilder (2002). The list goes on and on, but then drops off hard around the mid-aughts. As we approached the 2010s, we stopped getting raunchy college party movies, and instead got a wave of films like The Hangover (2009) and its sequels, which are about grown adults acting like college kids in places like Las Vegas. So what happened? The answer is simple. The illusion of carefree college…

By Kath Hudson    01 May 2026Research has found that the brain drives exercise adaptation / Shutterstock/Jacob Lund Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical benefits of exercise – in findings that could reshape how the health and fitness industry understands training and performance. The study, which was published in the journal Neuron, shows that exercise stimulates neurogenesis, stronger neural connectivity and reduced neuroinflammation – changes that appear to play an active role in improving endurance and overall health. The research suggests a shift away from the traditional model, where exercise is…

With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced a new water-saving plan for the next two years.Representatives of the three states said in a written statement Friday night that their plan aims to “stabilize the Colorado River through 2028.” It will require larger cuts in water use than they had pledged previously in talks with other states and the federal government.“We have stepped up to establish a leadership position to protect the system for another two years,” said JB Hamby, the chairman of California’s Colorado River Board. “Without that, the…

Zanardi returned to motorsport after his crash, winning four times for BMW in the World Touring Car Championship from 2005-09.In addition to his handcycling success at the Paralympics, he became a 12-time world champion and won the men’s para-cycling race at the New York marathon in 2011.Bologna-born Zanardi suffered serious head injuries in 2020 when he lost control of his handbike during a road race in Tuscany and crashed into an oncoming truck.Formula 1’s governing body the FIA said, external Zanardi’s «journey from life-changing accident to Paralympics gold medallist made him one of sport’s most admired competitors and an enduring…

The ballroom was full of journalists in formal wear. The burrata salad with spring peas had just been served. A magician was demonstrating a feat of mind-reading to the President and those seated with him at the head table. Gunshots rang out. It took a moment to register with the attendees, who only reacted when Secret Service agents sprang into action. A look of shock came over the face of the First Lady. The President looked over at her as if he wanted her to be the last thing he saw before eternity.

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. The FDA named Katherine Szarama acting head of CBER as it continues to search for a permanent leader. Julia Vitarello is launching a new effort to scale bespoke medicines after her first startup faltered. And Matt Herper reflects on the legacy of genomics pioneer J. Craig Venter, whose vision helped shape modern biotech. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events,…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has spent years proving that true style doesn’t have to be complicated, and her latest spring outfit is further proof. The actress recently made basic black flip-flops look surprisingly chic, pairing the casual staple with a silky blue dress in a way only she could pull off. Equal parts polished and effortless, the outfit felt like a masterclass in low-maintenance luxury. While on set of The Morning Show in Los Angeles, the actress was spotted wearing the sleek dress-and-flip-flop…