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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cory McClenathan Not Closing Door on Return to NHRA Competition
All-time racing great Cory McClenathan is still active in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Sure, the 34-time NHRA Top Fuel winner and four-time season championship runner-up hasn't raced in the category since losing his ride in 2020. And, sure, McClenathan is 62 years old. But that doesn't mean he doesn't still check his phone and his emails for a call asking him to get back in the game. These days, the closest McClenathan gets to the cockpit of a race car is through a five-year partnership of his current business—Reno, Nev.-based RevChem Composites—with Kalitta Motorsports. McClenathan was at Kalitta HQ in Ypsilanti, Mich., this past Thursday to participate in a Business-to-Business Summit with fellow Kalitta Motorsports Partners. "I last raced in 2020 during Covid," McClenathan said. "We did like five races at Indianapolis that year." The two-time U.S. Nationals winner would love to get back out there. "I try to keep my ties," McClenathan said. "It's not like I'm too old to drive a race car. If something was to come up, I think I'd do it. But really, I got tired of chasing the money myself, trying to do it all myself." In a perfect world, McClenathan says he'd love to find a partial-season ride. He's not interested in going to a new team or helping a fledgling team figure it out. "At first, I was going to people who had new teams," he said. "Let's get the car figured out. A guy like me could help. That got old after a while, and I finally decided that unless I'm doing three or four of five races in a row or in a year type of thing, I wasn't interested. "There's no way I could go back to it full time. I have a house, I have a job, I have a daughter, my mother. If the right thing came along and came up and it was the right deal, I'd take it. "I still have the competitive spirit. I can still drive one. I'm not too heavy to get into a dragster. So, for now, the drag racing fix will have to be as a business partner to Kalitta Motorsports. "I enjoy this," he said. "I can see my friends. I get to see all the sponsors. Scott Kalitta and I were really good friends. I have a lot of friends here." McClenathan says that if he did get another opportunity, there's still room for guys like him in the sport. "Kids with money, kids with parents with a lot of money, are the ones coming into the sport," he said. "Some eventually end up getting sponsors. Fans like seeing some of the good rookie drivers that have come up, but for the most part, a lot of people miss us old guys." And McClenathan misses the action. "I got replaced by a guy—Spencer Massey—that could leave the starting line and who had money in his pocket," McClenathan said. " I'm one of those guys who could be back at any time if the right thing happened. "It's nice to see guys like me come back for five, six races. It brings my old fans back and it gives the NHRA something to talk about." In the meantime, McClenathan keeps checking those messages. "Always, always," he said. "I never let that go."
CNET
15 hours ago
- Health
- CNET
Best Cheap Mattresses on Walmart for 2025
A glimpse into one of the large storage spaces at our testing facility. Aly Lopez/CNET CNET's team of sleep experts has spent years testing, reviewing, cutting open and researching beds. Collectively, we've tested well over 300 beds. All the testing happens in our 6,000-square-foot mattress warehouse in Reno, Nevada, which includes two mock bedrooms we use to film our reviews and test beds. Our testing approach to mattresses is very hands-on and involves analyzing a bed's construction, feel and firmness. We make sure every bed gets multiple points of view from our entire team to ensure we're best representing different genders, body types and sleeper needs. Firmness and feel The Mattress Smasher tests the firm side of the Plank Firm mattress. Aly Lopez/CNET The first and arguably most important factor we look for when we test a bed is how it feels and how firm it is. These are some of the most subjective factors in mattress testing. They depend on your body weight or how much pressure you put on the bed. Through the years, we've found that our experience doesn't always match a brand's website. To test firmness, we have every lie on the bed in different positions, compiling the data to compare it to other beds we've tested. We note how it feels on our backs, and pressure points like the shoulders, hips and knees. Once we feel comfortable with our experience with the bed and have recorded our subjective firmness, we pass the bed off to the Mattress Smasher 9000. The MS9k is a proprietary machine built by the CNET Labs team. This gives us an objective numerical value for firmness across every bed we test. Motion isolation I often describe motion isolation as how well a bed dampens movement across the surface, aka, can you feel someone move around next to you? This is a huge factor that couples need to consider when choosing their next bed. To test motion isolation, I would lie on the bed and close my eyes while someone else moved around on the other side of the bed. Then, I'd rate how much I can feel their movement. Testing the motion isolation with a glass of water on the end and flopping around. It passed. Dillon Lopez/CNET Next, we perform the classic water glass test. It involves setting a glass of water on the edge of a bed and rolling toward and away from it. We note how much the water sloshes in the glass. Traditionally, memory foam tends to do the best in this area. Edge support Edge support refers to the strength of the bed's perimeter. This is important for people who sleep on the edge of the bed or have mobility issues that make it difficult to get in and out of bed. To test a bed's edge support, we lie on the edge and measure how much it compresses under our weight. It receives a low score if it feels like we might slide off. Hybrid beds with reinforced edges tend to do the best in this area. Temperature Temperature control is one of the most sought-after features in mattresses. Hot sleepers need cooling tech to ensure their body heat doesn't interrupt their sleep. Unfortunately, there is no threshold that mattresses must reach for a brand to slap a cooling label on a bed. In my experience, only a handful of beds are actually going to move the needle in this area. Most are just marketing. Part of the testing includes removing the mattress cover and analyzing its interior construction and materials. Dillon Lopez/CNET While testing a bed, we rank its cooling and note what cooling features are included in the construction, like a special cover or gel-infused foam layers. Some beds, like Purple, have an interesting construction that helps them sleep temperature-neutral, which is good for hot sleepers, but I don't consider it to be truly cooling. We also test beds in a temperature-controlled room to ensure we're always getting a consistent experience across beds.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oppo India rediscovers the ‘Aawara Life' with Ishaan Khatter, Pooja Hegde and Siddhant Chaturvedi
Oppo India has launched a brand film under the 'Live the Aawara Life' campaign. After Ranbir Kapoor teased fans by name-dropping his 'Aawara Gang' – Siddhant Chaturvedi , Ishaan Khatter and Pooja Hegde – Oppo India has unveiled the full story, and it's a joyride of spontaneity , friendship and rediscovery. Rooted in Reno's philosophy of living in the moment, the campaign positions the Reno14 Series as the ultimate travel companion – capturing fleeting experiences and turning them into unforgettable memories. In this fun-filled adventure, Chaturvedi, Khatter and Hegde ditch their routine lives and hit the road, chasing forgotten dreams and fresh beginnings. The film opens in a chaotic urban office, where Monday blues and corporate hustle feel all too real. A casual exchange of messages sparks something deeper – a long-forgotten promise, a memory half-buried. In an instant, the trio escapes the mundane, embarking on a soul-refreshing journey to the mountains. Every frame brims with fun, laughter, and the camaraderie that only old friends can share. Fuelling this road trip is the iconic 'Aawara Hoon' anthem – now reimagined as a tribute to freedom. The Oppo Reno14 Series joins in as more than a phone – it becomes the fourth companion. With its flagship-level camera system, it freezes every raw, candid, mid-laughter moment with crisp clarity. From zooming into distant peaks to capturing the sparkle in an unguarded smile, Reno14 turns unfiltered moments into timeless memories. Oppo has launched the campaign across digital platforms, cinemas, and OTTs, ensuring fans everywhere can catch the magic. And behind the magic stands the Reno14 Series, designed for wanderers at heart. Sushant Vashistha, head of product and digital marketing at Oppo India, said, 'The 'Live the Aawara Life' builds on this spirit, celebrating the joy of exploration and spontaneity that resonates with today's generation. Ishaan, Siddhant and Pooja embody the soul of the Reno14 Series—curious, bold, and always ready for the next chapter.' Chaturvedi said, "Being part of the Reno journey has always felt personal. The emotion of Living the Aawara Life is so real and relevant today. It reminded me how powerful it is to pause, reconnect and live something you once promised yourself." Khatter reflected on the campaign's emotional core, stating, 'There's a kind of magic in leaving the script behind—just hitting the road with old friends and no plan. That spirit of spontaneity resonated with me. This campaign isn't just about capturing memories, it's about living them – fully, freely, in the moment.' Hegde added, "There's a beautiful honesty in the story. It's about joy, nostalgia, and the kind of memories that stay with you. Shooting it with the Reno14 felt like we weren't performing – we were just living it." Sumit Chaurasia, founding partner and creative head, Delhi, Famous Innovations, said, 'The Aawara life has evolved from its older meaning to now embody the spirit of a true explorer. In today's world, if you are not a little bit 'aawara', you are probably missing out on life's best unscripted moments! That's precisely why we are so thrilled to team up with Oppo India for their Reno14 Series to bring this to life, bringing those travellers' mindset on board by seamlessly integrating those handy features you need right at your fingertips on the go. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to live the Aawara life and snap it forever!' Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Caesars Entertainment Stock Underperforming the Dow?
With a market cap of $6.2 billion, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR), is a leading casino entertainment and hospitality company headquartered in Reno, Nevada. In addition to its core gaming operations, the company offers a broad range of services, including hotels, dining, bars, nightclubs, lounges, and entertainment venues, as well as staffing and management solutions. Companies valued between $2 billion and $10 billion are generally described as 'mid-cap stocks," and Caesars Entertainment fits this description perfectly. Caesars operates under well-known brand names such as Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe, and Eldorado, reflecting its diverse portfolio and strong presence in the gaming and hospitality industry. Tesla's Robotaxis Reportedly Sped and Veered Into the Wrong Lanes. Does This Crush the Bull Case for TSLA Stock? Dear Micron Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 25 Warren Buffett Warns 'Thumbsucking' is 'the Cardinal Sin' in Business Because It's 'Delaying the Correction of Mistakes' Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! Despite its strengths, the company declined 42.8% from its 52-week high of $45.93 recorded on Oct. 15. Over the past three months, CZR has surged 3.9%, outpacing the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average's ($DOWI) marginal gain during the same time frame. However, Caesars Entertainment has dropped 14.4% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 1% increase. Additionally, shares of CZR have slipped 24.3% in the last 52 weeks, compared to $DOWI's 9.9% rise. The stock has been trading mostly below its 200-day moving average since mid-November and has edged above its 50-day moving average since mid-June. On June 16, Caesars Entertainment shares gained over 2% as travel and hotel stocks moved higher, buoyed by a decline in crude oil prices following news that Iran is seeking to ease tensions and resume nuclear talks. In the dynamic casino entertainment arena, rival PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) has outperformed. Shares of PENN slumped 4.7% in the last 52 weeks and 12.2% in 2025. Among the 14 analysts covering the stock, there is a consensus rating of 'Strong Buy.' Its mean price target of $41.43 reflects a robust premium of 44.9% from the prevailing price levels. On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Diamondbacks place infielder Ildemaro Vargas (foot) on 10-day IL
Jun 26, 2025 02:10 AM IST The Arizona Diamondbacks' list of injured players this season grew longer with the placement of infielder Ildemaro Vargas on the 10-day IL on Wednesday because of a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. HT Image Vargas was hit on the foot by a pitch from the Chicago White Sox's Mike Vasil during the second inning of the visiting Diamondbacks' 4-1 victory on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Arizona recalled infielder Blaze Alexander from Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks' recent injuries also include third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who was hit on the right hand by a pitch during a game on Monday against the White Sox and sustained a contusion. X-rays were negative on Suarez, who sat out games on Tuesday and Wednesday. The ballclub plans to have him undergo an MRI once the swelling in the hand goes down. Arizona first baseman Josh Naylor was also injured Monday with a right shoulder strain and missed Tuesday's game before playing on Wednesday. All- Star outfielder Corbin Carroll was hit on his left wrist on June 18 and went on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday (retroactive to Saturday) with a chip fracture. Vargas, who initially replaced Suarez in the lineup, is batting .286 (8-for-28) with one home run and four RBIs in 10 games. The 33-year-old is a career .247 hitter with 18 homers and 130 RBIs in 430 games for five organizations. He started his major league career with the Diamondbacks from 2017-20 before returning during the 2021 season and this year. Alexander, 26, appeared in 61 games with Arizona in 2024 and batted .247 with three homers and 21 RBIs. He was batting .284 with eight homers and 41 RBIs in 54 games for Reno this season. --Field Level Media
