Starbucks Ordered To Pay Out $50 Million After Hot Drink Burns Driver
Michael Garcia, a delivery driver, has been awarded $50 million in a negligence lawsuit against Starbucks after he suffered serious burns from a hot drink. Newsweek has reached out to Starbucks and to Garcia outside of regular working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters A number of U.S. establishments have faced high-profile lawsuits […]
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First Female Driver Since Danica Patrick Confirmed for Next NASCAR Cup Series Race
Katherine Legge will be making her NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. This marks the first time a female driver has started a race in the Cup Series since Danica Patrick competed in 2018. With only 37 cars confirmed on the entry list ahead of this weekend’s […]
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Team Penske Driver Secures Cup Series Pole Position In Atlanta
By Lydia Mee is a contributing sports writer located in the West Midlands, England. Her focus is on F1 and NASCAR. She has in-depth knowledge of Motorsport as a whole. Lydia joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written Motorsport content for Sports Illustrated. You can get in touch with Lydia by emailing, l.mee@newsweek.com. You […]
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NASCAR’s Most Dominant Driver of the Championship 4 Era Claims Title Number 3
Joey Logano’s latest win has solidified his place among NASCAR’s elite as he claimed his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, establishing himself as a leading figure of the Championship 4 era. The 34-year-old driver joined the ranks of legends including Lee Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, and Tony Stewart—each holding three NASCAR titles. […]
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Former NASCAR Driver Labels Democratic Party ‘Evil’ After First Ever Vote
Danica Patrick, a former NASCAR driver with a strong career in motor racing, recently made a political statement while speaking at a Donald Trump rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania. During her speech, Patrick framed the 2024 election as a battle between ‘good’ and ‘evil.’ “We’re not living in a time of Republican versus Democrat, we’re living […]
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Former NASCAR Driver Hints At Racing Return Despite Guilty DWI Plea
Former NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch has dropped hints that he could make a return to racing, despite his recent guilty plea for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Arrested in Iredell County late at night on August 13, 2024, Busch’s offenses included speeding in a 45 mph zone and operating a vehicle while under the influence of […]
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Scrapper Sisters Announce New Driver to Team Ahead of the Strip at Las Vegas
The Scrappers Sisters have announced the expansion of their track lineup. Welcoming Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake into their ranks, the team is set to add new energy to the team as they head to the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Comprised of the likes of Top Fuel […]
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F1 Driver Calls Out FIA After Liam Lawson Move Goes Without Penalty
Red Bull F1 driver Sergio Perez has revealed his frustration with the FIA following an incident at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he clashed with fellow driver Liam Lawson without any penalties being given to the latter. Perez started his home race from 18th position following a difficult qualifying session, which was his worst […]
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Matt Mills Health Update: NASCAR Driver Remains Hospitalized After Smoke Inhalation
NASCAR driver Matt Mills remains in the hospital following a dramatic incident at the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on October 26. The Niece Motorsports driver is being observed for smoke inhalation after the crash with Conner Jones left his car in flames. During the final laps of the race, Mills, […]
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