Filings for jobless benefits fall to 191K, lowest since September 2022
For now, the U.S. job market appears stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” state that has kept the unemployment rate historically low.
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Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors’ AI skepticism while touting company’s quarterly numbers
Salesforce is projecting $60 billion in revenue for its fiscal year ending in January 2030–a target that would require average annual increases of 10% from its forecasted sales of $41.5 billion for its current fiscal year.
Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday, topping last year’s total
More people also volunteered their time on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving this year, with 11.1 million people in the U.S. volunteering.
Delta Air Lines says US government shutdown cost company $200M
More than 10,000 flights were cut between Nov. 7, when the Federal Aviation Administration directed airlines to cancel up to 6% of their domestic flights, and when the restrictions were fully lifted on Nov. 16.
UPS put profit over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
The legal battles stemming from the crash are likely just beginning. UPS was named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed last month accusing it of negligence and wanton conduct.
Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules in bid to reduce vehicle prices
The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, which set rules on how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, through the 2031 model year, according to sources.
Thanksgiving shopping weekend sees record spending
The nation’s shoppers might feel gloomy about the economy but they certainly were in the mood to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend that wrapped up on Cyber Monday.
Dells donate $6.25B to encourage families to claim ‘Trump Accounts’
The historic gift has little precedent, with few single charitable commitments in the past 25 years exceeding $1 billion, much less multiple billions.
USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
The lawsuits allege Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics and the Denver-based U.S. Center for SafeSport were told about “inappropriate and abusive behaviors.”
US air travelers without Real IDs soon to be charged $45 fee
The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.
Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
The Transportation Department said it plans to revoke the accreditation of thousands of schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days.
Indiana’s 110-mile border with Michigan is fuzzy, which ‘isn’t a problem until it is.’
The last official survey of the dividing line between Michiganders and Hoosiers was conducted in 1827.
Nonprofits face uncertainty ahead of GivingTuesday
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the United States.
Bitcoin dips below $85,000 in cryptocurrency rout
Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies extended a nearly two-month swoon Monday, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued.
UK and US agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration said that in return, U.K. drugs firms committed to invest more in the U.S. and create more jobs.
Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Across the holiday season, “hot sellers” will include gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Switch 2 and toys-turned-fashion statements like Labubu Dolls.
Companies push AI-assisted shopping tools for holiday season
Although AI-powered purchases are in early stages, techshopping assistants and agents rolled out by the likes of Walmart, Amazon and Google can do more than the chatbots of holidays past.
Midwest travelers see hundreds of flights canceled, delayed after snowstorm
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was hardest hit by weekend snow, but travel issues were experienced thoughout the Great Lakes region.
Shoppers spend billions online on Black Friday, despite wider economic uncertainty
Consumers have turned to online deals to make post-Thanksgiving purchases from the comfort of their own homes—or opt to stretch out spending across longer promotions now offered by retailers.
UPDATE: No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue
After completing the first perfect regular season in school history, the No. 2 Hoosiers will face off against No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.