J.J. Watt joining ‘Shark Tank’ as guest investor for 18th season: ‘Pretty surreal’

J.J. Watt accomplished plenty on the football field as a five-time All-Pro. Now, the sack master is trying something different as a shark. Watt, 37, is joining “Shark Tank” for its 18th season as a guest investor in something that is almost a fitting dream come true. “Been a Shark Tank fan for all 17 seasons. [My wife] Kealia and I have debated deals & terms from our couch for years,” Watt wrote on X Tuesday after the ABC show made the news official. “Crazy valuations, royalty deals, all of it. To be in a place now where I’m fortunate…

Ford recalls over 110,000 Mustang vehicles over potentially dangerous defects

Ford is recalling more than 110,000 vehicles in the US across two separate safety campaigns after federal regulators identified defects involving windshield wipers and a rear drivetrain component that could increase crash risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker is recalling 110,626 vehicles in two separate actions affecting…

Wall Street reveals hugely bullish SpaceX calls, expects 47% growth

Wall Street on Tuesday revealed hugely bullish calls for Elon Musk’s SpaceX after it started equity research coverage on the space firm, even as the stock largely trades on AI enthusiasm – not actual earnings. More than a dozen brokers including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs unveiled emphatic “buy”…

Spencer Pratt meets with Trump at White House

Spencer Pratt posted a photo Tuesday showing him with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, just after announcing the launch of his “WAR Foundation,” earlier in the day. The former Los Angeles mayoral candidate was photographed sitting with three others, including what appeared to be his son, as Trump…

The disorder that makes people feel sadder in the summer

A right ray of sunshine? Meh. While most people find warm, sunny weather a welcome relief after brutal arctic winters with record-breaking blizzards, not everyone looks forward to those clear-sky, 80-degree days. In fact, some people are pretty miserable in the summer — tired, touchy and impatiently waiting for cooler…

Lakers agree to .9M deal with Kevon Looney in NBA free agency

The Lakers have found their backup big man to complement Walker Kessler. The team has agreed to terms with Kevon Looney on a one-year deal. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with three time champion Kevon Looney in NBA free agency. Looney will join…

Celebrities Who Rehomed Their Pets: Jen Affleck, Rachel Leviss and More

Giving your pet up may not be an easy choice, but several celebrities including Rachel Leviss and Jen Affleck have stood by their decision. The Vanderpump Rules alum and her dog Graham Cracker were introduced to viewers during Leviss’ relationship with James Kennedy. Following Leviss and Kennedy’s split in 2021, Leviss…

Sen. Tim Sheehy makes emergency landing after in-flight engine failure

Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., was forced to make an emergency landing Friday after experiencing in-flight engine failure while piloting a plane. According to Sheehy’s chief of staff, Mike Berg, the senator was conducting a routine flight training exercise that he completes twice a year. “This afternoon, Sen. Sheehy was engaged…

Max Muncy caps three-homer night with walk-off blast in Dodgers win

Andy Pages’ big night was nearly wasted by Edwin Díaz’s first blown save as the Dodgers closer. Instead, it all set up Max Muncy for some walk-off heroics. In an 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night, Muncy hit three home runs. The first opened the scoring. The…

Warriors fall to lowly Kings in supposed postseason rehearsal

SACRAMENTO — There’s a reason why the Warriors dubbed this a dress rehearsal. Rolling out the lineup they hope to use to escape from the play-in, nothing came easy for a group about as close to full strength as the Warriors hope to get heading into the postseason. Steph Curry…

Hakeem Jeffries slammed for demanding Eric Swalwell drop out of Calif. gov race – but not resign from Congress

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was slammed Friday for calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to end his California gubernatorial campaign — but not resign from Congress amid shocking sexual misconduct allegations. “Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into…

Brittney Griner signs with Connecticut Sun in huge payday

The Connecticut Sun are making a big splash for their final season. The team has agreed to a seven-figure contract to bring in Britney Griner, according to Sun sideline reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby. Griner, a nine-time WNBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer, is one of the most decorated players in…

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