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A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. “Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we’re taking the time to reflect on the best path forward,” he said in a video released on social media. Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and…

An upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency’s one-time head. David Streever, who is a U.S. citizen, was on a trip to Finland when two officers showed up to his Rochester home in June and presented his wife with a warning notice informing him that the email he sent months earlier was considered a threat, his attorneys said. Streever sent the email in January to Todd Lyons, then the acting director of ICE, after an immigration officer fatally shot…

Both the United States and Mexico are making progress on actions aimed at solving the Tijuana River sewage crisis, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last December, Mexico and the U.S. signed an agreement intended to solve the border sanitation problem plaguing the San Diego and Tijuana metropolitan areas. The signing of Minute No. 333, as the agreement is called, targeted the decades-long Tijuana River sewage crisis that has long been a point of contention between the U.S. and Mexico. Mexico, US sign accord to solve toxic sewage crisis in Tijuana and San Diego On June 30, more…

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchanged vows in front of more than 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, the Kansas City Chiefs star’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, appeared to be spending the evening far from the spotlight. The fitness influencer shared a brief post to her Instagram Stories during the highly publicized wedding, giving followers a glimpse of her evening as her former longtime boyfriend tied the knot with the pop superstar. 4Instagram Stories | Kayla Nicole While Swift and Kelce celebrated their lavish New York City wedding, Nicole posted a photo of a colorful sunset viewed…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Elections Alberta says it’s set to begin verifying the signatures on a petition looking to force a vote on the province separating from Canada.The petition was submitted in early May, but just two weeks later a judge quashed it after ruling the petition was out of line with provincial law and that First Nations needed to be consulted.But last week the group behind the petition earned a partial win…

Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a Texas law prohibiting minors from downloading apps without their parent’s consent to go into effect. Multiple organizations had sued the state, arguing that the law violates children’s freedom of speech. But in an unsigned, unexplained order, the high court allowed Texas to enforce the law as lawsuits continue in lower courts. Texas enacted its App Store Accountability Act in 2025. The law requires app stores to verify all users’ ages, and it prevents children under age 18 from downloading most apps without parental consent. Texas told a lower…

MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday the signing of quarterback Terry Wilson, defensive lineman T.J. Guy and wide receiver Shaleak Knotts. Wilson (six-foot-three, 207 pounds) spent the last two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2024, 2025) and dressed for 36 regular season games, completing 12-of-22 passes for 83 yards. RELATED» Taylor Elgersma leads Bombers’ comeback win over Ticats» James Butler delivers in BC victory over Elks on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend» Mathew Sexton’s return TD lifts Roughriders past REDBLACKS» Adams Jr.’s seven TDs power Stamps over Argos to open FanDuel Canada Day Weekend The Oklahoma City native attended rookie minicamp…

TORONTO — Week 6’s injury reports for all teams will be housed here and will be updated daily. RELATED» Buy Tickets for each matchup here» Subscribe to the CFL’s official YouTube channel» Subscribe to the CFL’s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates OTTAWA REDBLACKS AT EDMONTON ELKS Thursday, July 9 | 9:00 p.m. ET | Commonwealth Stadium EDMONTON ELKS PRACTICE DAY Player name Position Injury SUN MON TUES Game Status Brett Boyko OL Hand – Limited Royce Metchie DB Achilles – Limited Justin Pace LB Foot – DNP Joe Robustelli WR Hamstring – Limited TORONTO ARGONAUTS AT WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS Friday, July…

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his Senate bid in Maine, following an allegation of sexual assault, the latest in a string of controversies against the Democratic candidate.  Politico reported Monday an account made by Platner’s former girlfriend, who alleges that in 2021, Platner entered her home intoxicated in rural Maine and forced her to have sex over her repeated objections. NPR has not independently verified the claims; in a statement Platner denied them.  “These allegations are troubling, serious, and false. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue,” he said.  Within hours of the story, a cascade of…

Calgary Stampede (Wikimedia Commons) Pool A is now complete at the 2026 Calgary Stampede and two Canadians have qualified for the Showdown Sunday. They are women’s breakaway roper Jenna Dallyn of Nanton, Alberta and bareback rider Ethan Mazurenko of Thorhild, Alberta. Dallyn finished in first place in the Pool A aggregate standings with $15, 166.67. She had the second fastest time in Friday’s performance with a time of 3.4 seconds, the third fastest time in Saturday’s performance with a time of 3.5 seconds and the fastest time in Sunday’s performance with a time of 3.4 seconds. Cadee Williams of Belgrade,…