NCAA has found 175 sports-betting violations since 2018, new chief says
In a letter, NCAA President Charlie Baker said there are 17 active investigations into infractions of its sports-betting policy.
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Vacationing Americans packing European hotspots
Boosted by a strong dollar and in some cases pandemic savings, Americans are so eager to explore again that they’re undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
Pence favors abortion ban even when pregnancies aren’t viable
Former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who is running for president, said “I want to always err on the side of life,” in explaining his views on abortion.
Three tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say
Their report urges federal agencies to investigate and potentially go to court over the wealth of information that H&R Block, TaxAct and Tax Slayer shared with the social media giant.
Monthly inflation report predicted to show lowest mark in two-plus years
The expected decline in overall inflation over the past 12 months would bring the figure much closer to the Fed’s 2% target and reflect the progress the central bank has made in slowing price acceleration.
Hollywood actors agree to mediation, but strike might be unavoidable
The actors could join the already striking Writers Guild of America and grind the already slowed production process to a halt if no agreement is reached.
Biden plan to cut student loan payments could be in for legal battle
Starting this summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to enroll in a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever.
EPA sets stricter limits on hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigerators, air conditioners
A rule announced Tuesday will impose a 40% overall reduction in HFCs starting next year, part of a global phaseout designed to slow climate change.
Threats of strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers
As the industry undergoes a historic transition from internal combustion engines to EVs, the UAW sees this year’s contract as an opportunity to ensure representation in the industry’s jobs of the future.
BofA hit with $250M in fines, penalties, refunds for fees, fake accounts
Bank of America must reimburse customers more than $100 million and pay $150 million in fines for “double-dipping” on overdraft fees, withholding reward bonuses on credit cards and opening accounts without customer consent.
Judge declines to block Microsoft’s record $69B deal to buy Activision Blizzard
Regulators have been seeking to ax the deal because they say it will hurt competition, but U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled the evidence pointed to more consumer access to Call of Duty and other Activision content.
Biden administration appeals order limiting its contacts with social media
Administration attorneys said in the motion filed at the 5th Circuit that the ruling was too broad and vague, and had the potential to chill government officials’ speech on important matters.
Larry Nassar, once employed by Indy-based USA Gymnastics, stabbed in federal prison
Larry Nassar, a former doctor who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times Sunday during an altercation with another inmate, sources told the Associated Press.
Climate change ratchets up stress on farmworkers on front lines of warming Earth
Farm workers are 35 times more likely to die of heat exposure than workers in other industries, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over new rival app Threads
An attorney representing Twitter accused Meta of unlawfully using Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property by hiring former Twitter employees to create a “copycat” app.
U.S. hiring slows, but still shows signs of economy’s resilience
The June hiring figure reported by the government Friday is the smallest in 2-1/2 years. But it still points to a durable labor market that has produced a historically high number of advertised openings.
Ex-Indiana congressman’s sentencing postponed
Federal prosecutors say Steve Buyer should pay nearly $1.4 million to cover the legal bills of companies forced to incur expenses when he was prosecuted on insider trading charges.
New Twitter rival app Threads gets tens of millions sign-ups on first day
Early adopters included celebrities like chef Gordon Ramsay, pop star Shakira and actor Jack Black as well as Airbnb, Guinness World Records, Netflix, Vogue magazine and other media outlets.
Pacers lock up Haliburton with 5-year deal worth possible $260M
The formal announcement came on the same day Indiana introduced guard Bruce Brown Jr, who agreed to a two-year deal worth $45 million.
United Methodists lose fifth of U.S. churches in schism over theology
More than 6,000 United Methodist congregations have now received permission to leave the denomination amid a schism over theology and the role of LGBTQ people in the nation’s second-largest Protestant denomination.