Some Americans welcome new CDC mask guidance, but others wary
Many Americans, including parents of school children, have been clamoring for an end to masking while others wonder if the pandemic could throw a new curveball.
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FBI cyber crime specialist to lead Indianapolis office
Herbert Stapleton most recently served as a deputy assistant director of the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington.
Grosjean, Penske and Indy 500 top IndyCar’s fan survey
The series said Friday it received 53,579 responses to its Global Fan Survey, designed to gauge fan opinion on everything from the on-track product, the venues and how IndyCar can reach a larger audience.
Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
Robust consumer spending has combined with widespread product and worker shortages to create the highest inflation in four decades—a heavy burden for U.S. households, especially lower-income families faced with elevated costs for food, fuel and rent.
J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement
Indiana stands to collect up to $507 million from the deal if communities opt into the state’s settlement under pending legislation in the Indiana General Assembly, according to the state attorney general’s office.
Sources: Biden to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
In Jackson, Biden delivers on a campaign promise to make the historic appointment and to further diversify a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries.
Indiana regulators approve settlement cutting I&M electric rates
State regulators have approved a settlement with Indiana Michigan Power under which the utility will cut its Indiana residential customers’ base electric rates nearly 6% by next year.
CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines
The new policy comes as the Biden administration moves to shift its focus to preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19, rather than all instances of infection, as part of a strategy adjustment for a new “phase” in the response as the virus becomes endemic.
Justice Department sues UnitedHealth over nearly $8B deal
The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the proposed deal for Change Healthcare would hurt competition and give UnitedHealth Group—which is a competitor to Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc.—access to sensitive claims information from competitors.
Fed governor says bigger rate hike in March might be needed
The debate over how quickly to raise interest rates is being closely watched by financial markets and also could have an impact on the broader economy.
Treasury: Most COVID rental aid went to low-income residents
The Treasury found that more than 40% of tenants getting help were Black and two-thirds of recipients were female-headed households.
Pacers’ revised roster faces different challenge after break
For the Indiana Pacers, this is a stark departure from standing operating procedure.
Indiana State Police leader blasts GOP on gun permit repeal
A proposal that could ultimately repeal Indiana’s handgun permit requirement remained alive in the Legislature on Thursday despite the objections of major law enforcement groups and officials, including the head of the State Police.
Fewest Americans collecting unemployment aid since 1970
A winter spike in coronavirus infections briefly tripped up the country’s rebound from 2020′s virus-caused recession, but employers appear confident in long-term growth and are eager to hire.
Shares dive, oil soars after Russian action in Ukraine
Market benchmarks in Europe and Asia fell by more than 4% as traders tried to figure out how large Russia’s incursion would be and the scale of Western retaliation. Wall Street futures sank, indicating that U.S. shares were likely to retreat after trading opens.
F1 speculation swirls as Herta heads into IndyCar opener
The spotlight is on Colton Herta, a 21-year-old on the eve of a new IndyCar season who many think could be the next great American F1 driver.
Prospects for Indiana tax cuts boosted by governor’s support
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday he now believes the state’s individual income tax rate could be cut while maintaining enough state revenue for additional spending needs in the next state budget to be adopted in 2023.
Holcomb signals some support for contentious education bills
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb told reporters that he was waiting to see the final versions of bills that would ban transgender girls from participating in K-12 girls school sports and place restrictions on teaching about racism and political issues.
A 10% drop for stocks can be scary for investors, but it’s not that rare
The worries rocking Wall Street about interest rates, inflation and now Ukraine have sent the S&P 500 index—the most widely followed measure of the U.S. stock market—tumbling more than 10% from its record.
COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in children
First reported in the United Kingdom in early 2020, the condition is sometimes mistaken for Kawasaki disease, which can cause swelling and heart problems. Since February 2020, more than 6,800 cases have been reported in the U.S., according to the CDC.