Consumers see fewer choices as businesses take less-is-more approach
Many think they’re doing shoppers a favor, with studies showing that fewer choices, not lots of variety, actually encourage shoppers to buy more.
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U.S. announces $5B commitment for research, development of computer chips
The Biden administration on Friday announced the investment of $5 billion in a newly established public-private consortium aimed at supporting research and development in advanced computer chips.
Former Colts star Dwight Freeney part of defensive-focused Pro Football Hall of Fame class
This year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class includes elite pass rushers Freeney and Julius Peppers, linebacker Patrick Willis, receiver Andre Johnson and all-time Chicago Bears greats Devin Hester and Steve McMichael.
Special counsel: Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted
While the report removes legal jeopardy for the president, it is nonetheless is an embarrassment for Joe Biden, who placed competency and experience at the core of his rationale to voters to send him to the Oval Office.
Supreme Court sounds broadly skeptical of efforts to kick Trump off ballot
In more than two hours of arguments, both conservative and liberal justices raised questions of whether Trump can be disqualified from being president again because of his efforts to undo his loss in the 2020 election, ending with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Indiana Pacers trade Buddy Hield to 76ers, AP source says
The slumping Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Hield in exchange for two players and three second-round draft picks, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Former Indiana Pacer Scot Pollard waits in hospital for heart transplant
At 6-foot-11, former Indiana Pacers center Scot Pollard’s size helped him play more than a decade in the NBA, earning him a championship ring with the 2008 Boston Celtics. Now, it might be killing him.
Supreme Court to hear landmark case seeking to kick Trump off ballot over Capitol attack
The case marks the first time the justices will be considering a constitutional provision that was adopted after the Civil War to prevent former officeholders who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office again.
Louisiana considering $2.5B sale of insurer to Elevance Health
A state legislative committee held a nearly eight-hour meeting to consider the proposed sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to Indianapolis-based Elevance.
Judge keeps NCAA restrictions on NIL in place for now
A judge on Tuesday kept in place for now the rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation from being used as a recruiting inducement, denying a request for a temporary restraining order by the states of Tennessee and Virginia.
Record number of Americans can’t afford their rent, new study finds
After failing to make a significant dent in the problem over the last decade, state and federal lawmakers across the U.S. are making housing a priority in 2024 and throwing the kitchen sink at the issue.
Booming bourbon industry has Kentucky leaders toasting record growth
Kentucky’s bourbon industry pumps $9 billion into the Bluegrass State’s economy each year, creating more jobs and attracting more tourists than ever before, according to a study released Tuesday.
Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing made-by-AI labels on deepfake images that appear on their social media feeds, part of a broader tech industry initiative to sort between what’s real and not.
Super Bowl expected to smash betting records, with nearly 68M U.S. adults wagering
The volume of betting participation is projected to be 35% higher than last year, which was the previous record, according to the American Gaming Association.
NBA set to play on an LED glass court for some All-Star weekend events
Part of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis—including the entire All-Star Saturday Night lineup—will be played on a state-of-the-art, full video LED court that will be installed at Lucas Oil Stadium, the league said Monday.
Labor official says Dartmouth basketball players are school employees, sets stage for union vote
A National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday that Dartmouth basketball players are employees of the school, clearing the way for an election that would create the first-ever labor union for NCAA athletes.
Some Americans saddled with credit card debt as rent, everyday prices remain high
Economists and experts see rising delinquencies as one of the growing risks to the economy this year, especially if student loans become too much for younger, debt-burdened Americans to handle.
Powell: Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year with inflation slowing
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in an interview broadcast Sunday night that the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates three times this year.
Pitino says NCAA enforcement arm is ‘a joke’ that’s ‘of no value anymore’ and ‘should be disbanded’
Coach Rick Pitino, 71, who a history of run-ins with the Indianapolis-based NCAA, said he believes it’s time for the enforcement staff to stand down when it comes to policing member schools.
Formula One’s invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder
The junk email revelation came Friday as Indianapolis-based Andretti Global sought to clarify two points in the sharply critical document F1 released earlier this week in rejecting the Andretti Cadillac application for entry into the racing series.