Despite pandemic, traffic deaths last year hit highest number since 2007
Preliminary data from the Federal Highway Administration shows that vehicle miles traveled fell by about 430.2 billion miles last year when compared with 2019.
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Biden offers tax changes to Republicans in infrastructure talks
President Joe Biden is trying to break a logjam with Republicans on how to pay for infrastructure improvements, proposing a 15% minimum tax on corporations and the possibility of revenues from increased IRS enforcement as a possible compromise.
GM lifts forecast as chip shortage eases, stock hits record
Shares of General Motors Co. closed at a record high Thursday after the company said its efforts to manage the global computer chip shortage have worked better than expected.
‘Next big wave’: Radiation drugs track, kill cancer cells
Few such drugs are approved now, but the approach is predicted to become a new way to treat patients with other hard-to-reach or inoperable cancers.
Biden, GOP senator talk as time drags on infrastructure deal
Privately, the president has sized up the GOP’s latest $928 billion offer as unworkable, in large part because it taps unused COVID-19 funds. Instead, Biden wants to hike the corporate tax rate—a nonstarter for Senate Republicans—to generate revenue for his $1.7 trillion package.
Fed survey sees faster growth despite supply-chain problems
Several of the central bank’s districts reported that increased vaccination rates and relaxed social-distancing measures were having a positive impact on the economy.
When it’s OK to let your good credit score drop
Painful as it may be, there are times when taking actions that hurt your score are prudent for your overall finances.
Right at Home: Splashy water toys for patio, pool, yard
Whether you have a lot of space or a little, there’s gear ranging from water tables and tubs for kids to floating loungers with drink holders for adults.
Brad Stevens stepping down as Celtics coach, to lead team’s front office
Stevens, a Zionsville native who coached Butler University to NCAA championship games in 2010 and 2011, will lead the search for his successor in Boston, the Celtics said in a news conference Wednesday.
Ally Financial becomes first large bank to end all overdraft fees
The bank cited specifically the impact that overdraft fees have on Black and Latino households, which are historically poorer than their white counterparts and are hit with overdraft fees more often.
Pot users welcome: Amazon to stop testing jobseekers for cannabis
The company, the second-largest private employer in the United States behind Walmart, is making the change as states legalize cannabis or introduce laws banning employers from testing for it.
Indiana University giving students option on COVID-19 vaccine proof
IU announced Tuesday that students and employees would be able to attest to their vaccination without having to provide documentation of having received the shots, as was required under the previous policy announced May 21.
Justices reject Johnson & Johnson appeal of $2B talc verdict
The Supreme Court is leaving in place a verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using Johnson & Johnson talc products.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
So far, more than 124 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine have been administered in the United States.
Construction spending posts modest monthly gain
Through the first four months of this year, construction activity is 5.8% higher than the same period in 2020.
Forecast: Global economy rebounding, faces multiple threats
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted global output would rise 5.8%, raising its forecast from 4.8% during its previous outlook in December.
COVID-19 variants to be labeled as Greek letters
The World Health Organization said a group of experts came up with the new system, which will not replace scientific naming systems but will offer “simple, easy to say and remember labels” for variants.
Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdict
The case features an array of high-profile attorneys, some in unusual alliances, including former independent counsel Kenneth Starr, who is representing the women who sued Johnson & Johnson.
Illinois developer plans $20M industrial building in Indiana
The Homerlee Business Park will be built in East Chicago, less than a mile from Interstate 90 and near the Interstate 80/94 expressway.
Biden honors war dead at Arlington, implores nation to heal
President Biden invoked the iconic battles of history and joined them to the present as he implored Americans to rise above the divisions straining the union, which he described in stark terms.