Co-working spaces rebranding with high-end amenities, including  suites

Once the domain of barefooted techies and former frat bros working the phones between beers, the next-gen of co-working spaces are slapping on a suite and tie and rebranding. “Our spaces are elegant and sophisticated,” said Thiago Viana, head of communications at WeWork. “There’s no more beer on tap.” Sobering up means structural changes, too. WeWork says that open floor plans where workers are crammed against strangers in long rows of desks are going the way of the rolodex.  “If you walk into any WeWork in New York City now, there are private offices, there are conference rooms and private…

Knicks’ Andre Drummond bristles after being benched for lack of effort

Andre Drummond was benched and said he didn’t get an explanation.  “Control what I can control. I can’t do s–t about not playing,” the center said. “All I can do is cheer my teammates on and hope for the best.”  About midway through the second quarter, Drummond was caught jogging…

Gotham’s quest for NWSL Shield comes down to Decision Day

Gotham FC moved another step closer to capturing the NWSL Shield with a 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on Sunday.  Midge Purce and Tierna Davidson led the way for Gotham’s offense as the club was without six players, including two of its biggest names, Rose Lavelle and Jaedyn Shaw,…

Giants defense has a new motto after ‘traitors’ callout hits hard

HOUSTON — The Giants defense was full of loyalists Sunday.  In the first game after coordinator Dennard Wilson publicly called out the defense — and held a private team meeting where names were named and film was shown — his unit showed few, if any, “traitors.” That’s what Wilson called…

LA’s top federal prosecutor scorches California after noncitizen voters battle

Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor has warned the upcoming midterm elections are under serious risk of being “corrupted” in California. Bill Essayli said he was concerned noncitizen votes were already being counted across the state, with the processing of mail-in ballots having started on Saturday ahead of the November 3…

Jalen Williams suffers gruesome injury in potential Thunder nightmare

Jalen Williams had to be taken off the court on a stretcher after he sustained a gruesome lower-leg injury as he went up for a layup late in the Thunder’s 108-101 win over the Clippers.  The scary injury had players and fans alike in shock, with Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander…

Skechers’s beachside SoCal HQ goes on the market after massive renovation

Footwear brand Skechers is putting its longtime Manhattan Beach headquarters on the market just eight years after an extensive renovation transformed the building into a purpose-built corporate home. The three-story building at 228 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, is being offered through a competitive bidding process…

Simple 60-second brain trick could help sharpen memory and fight brain fog

Brain games, crosswords and math puzzles are often promoted as ways to sharpen memory, but neurologists warn that generic exercises may not address the specific cause of mental fog. Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, a professor of neurology at UCLA and co-founder of Cleopatra RX in Los Angeles, says brain exercises only…

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. Platner, who won the nomination in June but dropped out in July after Politico reported that a former girlfriend said…

Aryna Sabalenka blows up at reporter in fiery US Open scene: ‘A joke’

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been fiery on and off the court during this year’s U.S. Open, with the latest episode coming after her straight-sets win over Polina Iatcenko on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Belarusian got into a back-and-forth with a reporter, with Sabalenka at one…

No. 16-seeded American Brandon Nakashima ousted in second round of US Open

The narrative entering the U.S. Open was that a wide-open men’s draw could lead to an American men’s breakthrough. No Jannik Sinner. No Novak Djokovic after the opening night. A rusty Carlos Alcaraz coming off a wrist injury. But in the early going, the tournament hasn’t gone according to that…

JD Vance’s mom fires back at Abdul El-Sayed after his racially charged criticism of second family: ‘I’d punch the guy ‘ 

Vice President JD Vance’s mother called Abdul El-Sayed an “idiot” Wednesday and warned that she’d “probably punch” the Democratic Michigan Senate candidate if she ran into him after his racially charged criticism of the Second Family.  “I think that man’s an idiot,” Beverly Vance Aikins told OutKick’s Tomi Lahren during…

Major airline unveils premium seating on 777 jets in chase for luxe travelers

American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as US carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The carrier, which is expanding its premium offerings to improve profitability, said the…

Jonah Tong’s Mets return expected to come next week

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonah Tong appears set for his next chance with the Mets. The rookie is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse next week and pitch for the Mets during their series in Miami, according to an organizational source. Tong, 23, has dominated in his past four…

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