Ben Carson dispels rumors about joining White House in specific role
Ben Carson on Sunday broke his silence on rumors that he would join the second Trump administration as the US Surgeon General, but said he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump soon. Carson, who served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the first Trump administration from 2017 to 2021, dismissed the […]
Nets expected to get Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith back vs. Knicks
The Nets appear to be on track to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons back for the first matchup of the season against the Knicks, with Finney-Smith (left ankle sprain) listed as a possibility and Simmons (left calf strain). ) was removed from the injury report. Completely ahead of Friday's game, center Nick Claxton was […]
Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever for ‘silencing’ pro-Palestinian support
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's says in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever is silencing its attempts to show support for Palestinian refugees, dissolving its board of directors over the issue and suing its members. He said he threatened him. The lawsuit is the latest sign of long-simmering tensions between Ben & […]
Ben Simmons misses first Nets game due to injury this season
Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith both missed Wednesday's 139-114 loss to Boston, with Simmons requiring an MRI on a tight left calf. This game was the first he missed due to injury this season, with the other three games all being days off during back-to-back games. “Dorian is just a sprained ankle, it’s not.” [bad]. […]
Ben Simmons rediscovering his stride in Nets bench role
Ben Simmons is still getting used to playing with his Nets teammates, and their teammates are getting used to running with him. But as he settles into his role leading the second unit, they are beginning to show long-delayed signs of progress. And his 12-assist performance off the bench in Monday's come-from-behind win at New […]
Ben Shapiro: This is a desperation move by the Kamala Harris campaign
Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro reacts to former President Obama’s criticism of former President Trump as the election nears … source
Ben Carson jockeys for HHS secretary in Trump’s Cabinet: sources
Dr. Ben Carson, a prominent neurosurgeon who led the 2016 presidential campaign, is seeking the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services under President-elect Donald Trump, the Post reported. Carson, 73, served as President Trump's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021, but has no desire to serve in that post […]
Ben Affleck criticizes cancel culture in new venture meant to reinvent business in Hollywood
Actor Ben Affleck says Hollywood needs to change its mechanics to better align incentives for actors and the rest of the industry. Part of that criticism is that actors are paid large salaries in exchange for creative control to protect themselves from the threat of cancel culture and other pitfalls of the industry. “One more […]
Ben Affleck, son Samuel cheer on Lakers from courtside seats
Ben Affleck and his 12-year-old son Samuel attended Sunday's Lakers game. Getty Images Ben Affleck and his 12-year-old son Samuel spent some much-needed quality time together on Sunday. The father-son duo was spotted watching the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors from courtside seats at Crypto.com Arena in California. They cheered, screamed and reacted in […]
Nets making Ben Simmons earn a starting spot alongside Nic Claxton
CLEVELAND — Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons haven't started together so far this season. And it's not likely to happen until Simmons does that, or plays well enough that Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is forced to start him. “I'm looking forward to it. We're both high-level basketball players. We've got to be aggressive and the […]