Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
The goal is to diversify and boost revenue through the postal carriers’ final leg of delivery to millions of individual homes and businesses.
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Hyundai and Kia to repair millions of vehicles under deal to fix anti-theft technology
Under the nationwide settlement, the companies will offer a free repair to all eligible vehicles at a cost that could top $500 million and outfit all future vehicles sold in the U.S. with a key piece of technology.
Last US cents sold at auction were worth a pretty penny—$16.7M
The 232nd set—containing the last three pennies ever made—sold for $800,000. That bidder also got the three dies that struck those Lincoln cents.
IU’s Curt Cignetti becomes first back-to-back winner of AP football coach of the year
Cignetti was a landslide winner for coach of the year in voting by the nationwide panel of 52 media members who cover college football.
Former IU Indy men’s basketball players sue trustees and campus, allege abuse by fired head coach
In the suit, the players allege they suffered measurable losses, including a loss of value of their scholarships, loss of academic and employment positions, physical injury and emotional harm.
Ford scraps fully-electric F-150 Lightning as mounting losses, falling demand hit EV plans
The Detroit automaker has lost $13 billion on EVs since 2023 and said it expects to take a $19.5 billion hit largely in the fourth quarter due to the EV business.
Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but extent of problem is unclear
Officials looking at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from a law enforcement view see it as a huge problem, costing taxpayers billions a year taken by both organized crime and people who receive benefits.
Big retailers didn’t pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said four companies continued to sell the infant formula for days or weeks, despite a Nov. 11 recall of all products in the outbreak that has sickened more than 50 babies in 19 states.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection
IRobot, which became well known for its robotic vacuums, has struggled of late, dealing with increased competition, layoffs and a declining stock price.
Philip Rivers emotional after nearly leading Colts to win in return
Rivers ended a nearly five-year retirement to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and played efficient football for the desperate Colts, who almost pulled off a last-minute upset.
Caitlin Clark calls CBA negotiations ‘biggest moment in the history of the WNBA’
The opening day of USA Basketball camp Friday was Clark’s first time playing competitively in nearly five months after the Indiana Fever All-Star missed most of the WNBA season with a variety of injuries.
IU’s Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
Mendoza became the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.
IU’s Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
Mendoza, the Hoosiers’ first-year starter after transferring from California, is the triggerman for an offense that surpassed program records for touchdowns and points set during last season’s surprise run to the CFP.
Fernando Mendoza looking to become IU’s first Heisman Trophy winner
Mendoza enters this weekend having won the Associated Press Player of the Year Award and as the the favorite to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens door for iPhone app fees
The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel mostly validated a scalding contempt order issued in April in a legal battle instigated by video game maker Epic Games.
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
Members of Congress from both parties, as well as civil liberties and consumer rights groups, have pushed for more regulations on AI, saying there is not enough oversight for the powerful technology.
Senator says FAA chief Bedford failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised
Sen. Maria Cantwell said former CEO Bryan Bedford vowed to sell all his shares in Carmel-based Republic Airways within 90 days of his confirmation, but 150 days have now passed.
Martin University’s abrupt shutdown disrupts student plans, angers alumni
The move to cease operations comes after a tumultuous year for Martin University. The east-side college is Indiana’s only predominantly Black institution.
UPDATE: NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all its teams the permanent charters they wanted
Teams have argued for more than two years that their charters needed to be made permanent and revenue sharing had to change.
Farmers to get more money from Trump, but they still have more problems
U.S. farmers have suffered from persistently low commodity prices, rising costs and declining sales.