LEGO debuts bizarre Crocs collab at Paris Fashion Week — and fans are freaking out: ‘Brick-tacular’

They’re real — and they’re “brick-tacular.” Loyal Lego fans are freaking over the beloved toy brand’s first, fashionable collab with Crocs — a pair of bizarre-looking, soon-to-be-released footwear, heralding the start of a multi-year partnership between the unlikely shoe-some. You probably won’t be wearing the block-shaped, Lego Brick Clogs for your…

Commercial jersey patches coming to college football

It was only a matter of time, but get ready for advertising patches on jerseys in college sports. Patch sponsorships have been approved by the NCAA Division I Cabinet, the governing body announced Friday, with the legislation slated to take effect in August of this year, just ahead of the…

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees pay surge 21% to M in 2025

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon picked up an eye-popping $47 million compensation package in 2025, the Wall Street giant said on Friday, as the bank enjoys a rebound in its investment banking activity. The 63-year-old’s pay packet is up 21% from $38 million in 2024. He was paid $31 ​million…

Bo Horvat’s anticipated Islanders return comes as another injury pops up

The Islanders are planning for Bo Horvat to be back in the lineup on Saturday against Buffalo, but have a new injury doubt after Ryan Pulock didn’t practice Friday. Pulock has an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day, per reports. The team has not officially ruled him out for Saturday, but…

Elon Musk’s Tesla pulls plug on Autopilot system — here’s why

Tesla on Thursday discontinued its basic driver-assistance system, Autopilot, in Canada and the US, in an attempt to push customers toward a more advanced version of the technology branded as Full Self-Driving (Supervised). The company had last week said it would stop offering FSD as a one-time $8,000 purchase from February 14, meaning…

People, not glaciers, transported rocks to Stonehenge, study confirms

Humans — not glaciers — transported Stonehenge’s megaliths across Great Britain to their current location in southern England, a new study confirms.Scientists have believed for decades that the 5,000-year-old monument’s iconic stones came from what is now Wales and even as far as Scotland, but there is still debate as…

Charles Barkley complaining to ESPN bosses over ‘Inside the NBA’ rollout

Charles Barkley said he’s “complained” to ESPN over scheduling of “Inside the NBA.” During a Wednesday appearance on “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz,” Barkley didn’t mince words while discussing his move from TNT to the Worldwide Leader — after both companies agreed to distribute “Inside the NBA” exclusively…

Wall Street plays catch-up on solo 401(k)s as self-employment surges

Wall Street is playing catch-up to the US’ self-employment boom as institutional investors rush to package and sell solo 401(k)s to a new class of high-earning independent workers. JPMorgan Chase, Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard are leading the push into solo 401(k)s, with banks and asset managers looking to capitalize on…

LeBron James is still dealing with criticism 23 years into his NBA career

It was painful to watch.  LeBron James was in this position?  The guy who resuscitated the Los Angeles Lakers after a six-year playoff drought had to field questions about his relationship with Jeanie Buss? The guy who won the team their first championship in 10 years had to address reported criticism…

Josh Allen heavily involved in Bills’ head coaching search

Josh Allen is playing an active role in the Bills’ search for a new head coach. The 2024 NFL MVP has been a “constant in every single interview” and “is sitting in on everything,” according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Bills, who fired Sean McDermott following Sunday’s loss in…

Baby teething toy sold on Amazon recalled over dozens of choking scares

A popular baby teething toy that is sold on Amazon has been recalled after it was blamed for more than 30 reported choking incidents. The Chinese-made Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toy, a Montessori toy that is touted as one that helps babies improve sensory ability and motor skills, is being…

Surprising new way cigarettes are harmful — and not just to smokers

One more reason to kick butts. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, according to the CDC, causing everything from cancer to lung disease to heart disease. Second hand smoke, too, has serious risks — as does the lesser-known thirdhand smoke, which clings to surfaces and…

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