Consumer confidence improves slightly, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs
Consumers’ fears of a recession during the next 12 months dipped in July but remain elevated and above last year’s levels.
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Fed likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening gulf between Powell and Trump
President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve in general and Chair Jerome Powell in particular are costing U.S. taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars in interest payments by not reducing borrowing costs.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
In its lawsuit, Planned Parenthood had argued that it would be at risk of closing nearly 200 clinics in 24 states if it were cut off from Medicaid funds.
Football season looms with no clear guidance over eligibility battles from NCAA
The Indianapolis-based NCAA would like Congress to grant limited liability protection to help address all the lawsuits over eligibility.
US-China tariff talks might provide clues on possible Trump-Xi meeting
Top trade officials from China and the United States launched a new round of talks on Monday in a bid to ease tensions over tariffs between the world’s two biggest national economies.
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win major race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a tenuous 18-minute rain delay, two tantalizing overtimes, fears about running out of fuel late and the hard-charging defending race champ, Kyle Larson.
As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed
The threat of cuts comes as the groups expect more demand for help after Republicans’ tax and budget law complicated Medicaid health coverage with a new work-reporting requirement.
Education Department to release billions in remaining withheld grant money
President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction in a record-breaking sale
That sale price tops the previous mark of $366,000 for Clark’s 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl 1/1 PSA 10 in March.
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783M in research funding cuts
The Justice Department argued that a federal judge was wrong to block the National Institutes of Health from making cuts to align with President Donald Trump’s priorities.
Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for return after further medical evaluation
The Indiana Fever will be relegated to playing the waiting game as they move forward without the two-time All-Star.
UnitedHealth says it is under federal investigation and cooperating
The company’s UnitedHealthcare business covers more than 8 million people as the nation’s largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for TikTok post criticizing referees
Officiating has become a contentious issue in the league this season, with many players and coaches criticizing referees for inconsistent calls.
United States fertility rate reaches new low in 2024, CDC data shows
The fertility rate has been sliding in America for close to two decades as more women are waiting longer to have children or never taking that step at all.
Hershey, other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs
Cocoa prices have more than doubled over the past two years due to poor weather and disease in West Africa, which supplies more than 70% of the world’s cocoa.
US automakers say Trump’s tariff deal with Japan puts them at disadvantage
U.S. automakers say they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors.
Coaches wait for key decision to learn whether they can keep NIL promises made to recruits
Uncertainty over a key element of the $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement that is reshaping college sports has placed recruiters on a tightrope.
Colts training camp opens with Jones, Richardson in QB competition
The competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones began in earnest at Indy’s first training camp practice Wednesday at Grand Park in Westfield.
Energy Department cancels $4.9B loan guarantee for Midwest line to deliver green power
Plan call for the line to deliver electricity from western Kansas about 800 miles, across Missouri and Illinois and into Indiana, connecting there to the power grid for the eastern United States.
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
Indiana receives the largest amount of Japanese investment per capita among all U.S. states, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corp.