Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner expressed deep regret over a nearly 20-year-old tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, which recently resurfaced on Reddit. Platner, a Marine and Army veteran, claims he was unaware of its Nazi connotations when he got it in Croatia and plans to have it removed. He emphasized his lifelong opposition to Nazism and racism.
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Emily "Emiru" Schunk has become a prominent figure in online entertainment, known for her energetic Twitch streams and impressive cosplay. Her career evolved from League of Legends to include "Just Chatting" and cosplay, leading to her joining Cloud9 and later becoming a co-owner of OTK. Her estimated net worth is around $1.5 million.
