Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with Kings

Any chance of Ben Simmons making a comeback this season will have to wait until next season. The Sacramento Kings announced on Sunday that an MRI confirmed Simmons has suffered a torn right Achilles injury during practice. “Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in practice on Sunday, Oct. 18. An MRI revealed a torn right Achilles tendon. Simmons will undergo surgery,” the Kings announced in a press release this afternoon. Simmons signed a one-year $3.5 million deal with the Kings last month after spending last year as an unsigned free agent. The deal was reportedly…

Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new public benefit fund

Anthropic said on Sunday it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, subject to stockholder approval, with the stake potentially increasing as the artificial intelligence giant’s valuation grows. The proposed fund would be established as a wholly owned limited liability company and would receive an…

Ultra-processed foods causing hidden damage in healthy adults, researchers caution

A recent study conducted by Canadian researchers found a correlation between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of stroke and future memory problems in healthy adults. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to examine the brains of about 9,000 participants, the researchers discovered small areas of brain…

Bessent blasts ‘reckless’ Zelensky for faulting US over Starlink throttling

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for publicly accusing the Trump administration of throttling his country’s access to a military version of Starlink, which is critical for battlefield communications. Zelensky alleged that someone in the administration gave orders to slow down satellite internet in objects…

49ers star Trent Williams admits he forgot he played for Commanders

Trent Williams is nearing the end of a illustrious 16-year career and has appeared to have forgotten the first half of it. As Williams and the 49ers are set to take on the Washington Commanders on Monday night, Williams admitted that he forgot he played there. #49ers OT Trent Williams,…

Trump unveils 15-month plan to rennovate historic DC golf course

WASHINGTON — President Trump rolled out new renovation plans for the iconic East Potomac Golf Course and announced that it will be shut down for the next 15 months for the revamp. Renovations that would transform it into a “one of the Best and Most Spectacular Golf Courses anywhere in the…

Soho retail going strong with Fujifilm deal for 210 Lafayette St.

There’s no let up in Soho’s retail leasing momentum. We’ve learned that Fujifilm signed a lease at Comjen Associates’ 210 Lafayette St., where it will occupy 12,700 square feet on three levels behind 68 feet of sidewalk windows. The space was vacant except for pop-ups since custom upholstery brand Mitchell Gold —…

You can now get a robot massage designed by Tom Brady

This massage is the GOAT. No stranger to wellness, Tom Brady is keeping his health in check by keeping up with a rigorous diet from his football days, even well after retirement. Now, the Raiders minority owner and NFL legend wants more people to prioritize recovery by offering a deep…

Amanda Seyfried Gives Candid Life Update: ‘It’s Interesting’

Amanda Seyfried is getting candid about her “interesting” life. “It’s interesting, yeah, it’s interesting,” Seyfried, 40, told The Hollywood Reporter with a laugh at the Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, October 17, agreeing with the reporter that it’s difficult to give interviews at the moment. “But, for a good reason.…

AI company Databricks doubling footprint at 5 Bryant Park

Data and AI company Databricks is doubling its footprint at Savanna’s 5 Bryant Park to 120,000 square feet across five floors. The firm plans to enlarge its engineering and research headcounts. Details of the lease weren’t released. However, perhaps more interesting are comments by Tasso Argyros, Databricks’ vice-president of engineering…

SL Green putting finishing touches on 5M redesign at 245 Park Ave.

Fresh off a $2 billion re-fi, SL Green’s 1.8 million square-foot 245 Park Avenue reached 100% occupancy in September — and that’s only part of the property’s story. The 44-story tower on the entire block between East 46th and East 47th is putting the finishing touches on what SL Green CEO Marc…

All the New Shows and Specials on BritBox in October 2026

Murder, romance and David Tennant — it must be another month of outstanding programming from BritBox. The British-based streamer just released its October 2026 slate, and it’s packed full of binge-worthy shows that will surely ruin your social life. At the top of Watch With Us’ list is War &…

How prepared are you for a disaster?

This year’s “super” El Nino means the U.S. will likely face a higher risk of stormy weather and flooding, so experts are recommending Americans stock up on food.And flooding is just one of the natural disasters people will face — many people are at risk of wildfires, power outages or…

Jayden Daniels officially out for Commanders in Week 4 blow

The Commanders will officially be without their starting quarterback Sunday. Jayden Daniels has officially been ruled out of the Week 4 game against the Colts in London, marking his second straight missed game due to a dislocated left elbow. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the news in his press conference…

Disney’s No. 2 exec gives telling clue about Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC

A top Disney executive refused to say whether ABC will renew Jimmy Kimmel’s contract, throwing in some ominous remarks about the late-night funnyman’s future. “I’m not going to make that announcement here with you today,” Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden said Thursday at a Bloomberg conference when…

Gerrit Cole to start Game 1 of ALDS for Yankees against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees are putting their faith in Gerrit Cole to get them off to a good start in the ALDS. Cole will start Game 1 against the Rays on Saturday, the team announced Friday, handing the ball to the veteran right-hander instead of lefty Carlos Rodón,…

Beloved 80-year-old women’s fashion retailer to close 120 stores

It’s lights out for another popular retailer as over 100 stores are set to close. Cato Fashions — a North Carolina-based women’s retail chain — has just announced it will shut down roughly 120 stores by the end of 2026. The 80-year-old value retailer revealed in a press release that…

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