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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Cadillac F1 Rumor With Just One Word
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A post on X from a parody account wrongly claimed that the Cadillac F1 team has reached out to NASCAR's Team Penske to have driver Ryan Blaney test their Formula One car. It also stated that Blaney would be eligible to receive a Super Licence to race in F1 if he finished 2nd this year. Blaney has responded with just a single three-letter word. Cadillac's F1 team has been gearing up for its premier class debut next year as the sport's eleventh team. The car is being developed in full swing to ensure it is competitive from the first year. Set to be the second American team on the grid, Cadillac joins at a crucial time as F1 enters a new era of regulations in 2026, where cars will be powered by an equal ratio of electric power to internal combustion through sustainable fuels. This is being done to comply with the sport's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01,... Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. MoreHowever, the big question Cadillac gets asked every time is about its driver lineup. While no name has been announced yet, Blaney being linked to the new F1 team for testing would certainly attract attention. Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon confirmed in March that car components were being tested extensively and stressed that there was more work to be done. Newsweek Sports reported: "In terms of timeline for production, we're happy with where that stands. "We've been using a lot of time up to now doing a lot of testing and validation of individual components, things like testing of noses, squeeze testing of chassis elements and the like. "There's an awful lot of work that has gone on in the background. There's still a lot of work to do. "We're in a significantly better position now that we're now a fully-fledged F1 team. We will have access to all the data and information that all the other teams have." He added: "Now we can really push to come up with the most competitive car that we can. The team is already very sizeable, we're very comfortable about the position we're in, in terms of being ready to go racing in 2026." Blaney, however, has rejected the report of him testing for Cadillac. Commenting on the post on X, he said simply, "Nah." While many would have loved to witness a NASCAR-F1 crossover, it won't be happening this time.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Menards continues annual tradition of food drive
Jun. 5—WESTOVER — June marks the beginning of the annual Menards Food Drive to help give back to the community in Morgantown. The annual drive is held from June 1 until the end of July, according to Adam Stevens, general manager of the local Menards store. "We have a drop site and we're partnering with the Pantry Plus More in town here, " Stevens said. "And we're doing it for the months of June and July. We actually do get a fairly good amount of donations, whether it was something purchased at the store or elsewhere." Stevens added Menards receives at least a pallet's worth of donations whenever the store aids in a charitable cause. So far the donation cupboard is bare, but Stevens noted most of the assistance arrives on the weekends. "We just did a pet food drive recently, and each month, we look for a different opportunity to help the community out and find a different cause, " he said. "The pet food drive did fairly well. It might not be as big as the regular food drive, but it did very well. We got over a pallet's worth of goodies." Menards also participates in a back-to-school supply drive for local students, as well as toy drives at Christmas. "In the past, we've done school supply drives during July and August, " Stevens said. "Sometimes around Christmas, we will do a toy donation. Then throughout the rest of the year we do little donations for either a month or two months."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former Menards worker can arbitrate claim despite Ending Forced Arbitration Act, 6th Circuit says
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. A former forklift driver for home improvement chain Menards is not exempt from arbitrating her sex harassment claim under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA) because she 'repeatedly and unequivocally told the district court that the arbitration agreement applied to this dispute,' the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held May 12. Per court documents in Scroggins v. Menard, Inc., the driver worked in Ohio. She alleged that several months into the job, an assistant plant manager slammed a door in her face, disparagingly asking if he was 'supposed to hold a door open for you because you are a woman?' He later allegedly yelled at her in an attempt to intimidate her and interfere with her work, then followed her out of the office continuing to yell until a co-worker intervened, the lawsuit said. The driver alleged she reported these incidents to HR but no action was taken and she was fired shortly thereafter. She sued Menards, alleging sex harassment in violation of Ohio law, among other things. Menards moved to compel arbitration pursuant to a mandatory arbitration agreement. The district court denied the motion based on the EFAA. The 6th Circuit reversed and ordered the court to stay the lawsuit pending arbitration. The EFAA provides that, ''at the election of the person alleging conduct constituting a sexual harassment dispute,' a preexisting arbitration agreement need not control the forum and manner of dispute resolution,' the 6th Circuit explained. Here, the forklift driver repeatedly told district court that the arbitration agreement she signed was valid, enforceable and applied to her claims against Menards, the appeals panel noted. However, without notice to or input from the parties, the district court raised the EFAA on its own initiative, the 6th Circuit said. The lower court then decided the statute applied and the lawsuit should be stayed, without explaining why the driver's concessions should be disregarded, the appeals panel added. In overriding the driver's deliberate waiver of the EFAA, the district court abused its discretion, and the case had to be stayed in favor of arbitration, the 6th Circuit held. The circuit covers Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. Although the ruling focused mostly on legal strategy, the case also reminds employers how the EFAA can affect enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements with respect to sexual harassment claims. Signed into law by former President Joe Biden in March 2022, the EFAA prohibits forced arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, allowing, as one of its primary goals, alleged victims to speak publicly about their experiences. In at least two recent cases, employees subject to mandatory arbitration agreements were able to bring their sexual assault claims to court. In April 2024, citing the EFAA, a Texas appeals court refused to require a participant on the Netflix show 'Love is Blind' to arbitrate her claim that a fellow participant sexually assaulted her. A few months later, in August 2024, the 8th Circuit became the first federal court of appeals to apply the EFAA to deny a motion to compel arbitration of an employee's sexual assault claim. The case involved a Chipotle employee who alleged a co-worker sexually assaulted her in the restaurant's bathroom.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in $11k credit card fraud
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help in finding a man who they said committed credit card fraud at three stores in Champaign and Savoy. Officials said that on Feb. 26, a stolen credit card was used at Menards and Rural King in Champaign and at Walmart in Savoy. The suspect purchased numerous items that included riding lawn mowers, totaling over $11,000 in value. Decatur Police looking for public's help in finding arson suspect The suspect was recorded on surveillance footage as he made the purchases. Officials said he appeared to be a Black male who was wearing a dark blue zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, black sneakers, a tan winter hat and sunglasses. He left the stores in a white Dodge Ram van. Anyone who knows something about this crime or the suspect's identity is asked to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers and submit a tip. Tipsters can call 217-373-8477, visit Crime Stoppers' website or use the P3 Tips app. All tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward if an arrest is made using the information provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Ryan Blaney Reveals Stance On Netflix's NASCAR: Full Speed Season 3
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney has revealed whether he would support a third season of the Netflix docuseries, NASCAR: Full Speed. The second season of the show, which followed the 2024 playoffs, was released on May 7. While speaking to the media in Kansas, Blaney opened up on filming the second season of the series and whether he would like to see it return for a third. "Yeah, my wife and I watched it when it came out, I think that night actually," the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion explained. Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in... Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. More"It's funny because there's some things that you don't remember about it, like, 'oh wow, I can't believe that happened or we said that,' and Joanna said a couple of things. She's like, 'I don't remember saying that', and a little mortified a little bit I think of some things that the microphone caught, but no, I thought it was great. "I thought they did a good job of taking their time with this one. More time than they did last year of waiting to put it out so they can refine some stuff. And it was cool for me personally having them around, following us around for our title defense that year and that was a fun journey with those folks over at Netflix." Confirming that he would support a third season, he continued: "Yes, is my answer to season 3. I hope everyone likes it enough and I hope Netflix gets enough of a response from it again to warrant season 3, because I think people really enjoy the inside look of the teams and the drivers and their significant others and the toll that it takes on a week to week basis. "And the highs and the lows of the sport, I think people can can relate to that in their own way, how people celebrate the good times or deal with the rough times. "I think it's all about the relatability side because the fan watching can't relate to driving race cars because they don't get the chance to do it. But, if you can relate to the person, I think people can really kind of latch on to you and then latch on to the sport as well. "So I hope they bring it back. I really do. I enjoyed filming with those folks and they're very respectful of us. I hope everyone liked it."
