Union leaders decry Indiana’s high rate of worker deaths
Critics are calling for improved workplace safety enforcement with the state’s rate of deaths while working about one-third higher than the national average.
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Explainer: Did U.S. hiring slow in April because of a ‘labor shortage’?
To nearly everyone’s surprise, employers in April added a comparatively paltry 266,000 jobs, down drastically from a gain of 770,000 in March, which itself was revised down from an initially much higher figure of 916,000.
Major U.S. pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack
The attack on the company, which says it delivers roughly 45% of fuel consumed on the East Coast, underscores again the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to damaging cyberattacks that threaten to impede operations.
Critics say Indiana COVID-19 law allows nursing home neglect
Advocates for nursing home residents say they worry a new Indiana law expanding COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers will effectively block many lawsuits over neglect and substandard treatment that weren’t caused by the pandemic.
U.S. consumer borrowing posts another strong showing in March
U.S. consumer borrowing rose by a strong $25.8 billion in March, the second-straight month of sizable gains.
U.S. employers added just 266K jobs in April as hiring slowed
Most economists expect job growth to strengthen as more vaccinations are administered and trillions in government aid spreads through the economy.
Judge alters ‘red flag’ process after Indianapolis FedEx shooting
All “red flag” cases filed by Indianapolis police will now come before a judge after an Indiana prosecutor was criticized for declining to use the law to pursue court hearings against the man who killed eight people at a FedEx facility last month.
Pacers suspend assistant coach, fine player after dust-up
A report by ESPN on Wednesday questioned Indiana Pacers coach Nate Bjorkgren’s future with the team, noting there were communication problems within the organization and concerns about the relationships between the coach and his players.
Ex-Pence economic official eyes 2024 Indiana governor bid
Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden, former president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., announced Thursday he was forming a committee for a Republican campaign for governor.
U.S. unemployment claims fall to a pandemic low of 498,000
The number of weekly jobless claims—a rough measure of the pace of layoffs—has declined significantly from a peak of 900,000 in January as employers have ramped up hiring.
U.S. backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
Opponents—especially from industry—insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex and can’t be ramped up by easing intellectual property. They also say lifting protections could hurt future innovation.
COVID’s U.S. toll projected to drop sharply by end of July
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paper included projections from six research groups. Even under scenarios involving disappointing vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are expected to drop dramatically by the end of July.
Right at Home: The bandana gets some new twists in decor
As is often the case with fashion trends, bandana prints have gravitated from the wardrobe to the rest of the home. These days, they fit comfortably in many décor styles, including farmhouse, vintage and cottagecore.
Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money
As of Sunday, the Paycheck Protection Program had given out nearly 10.8 million loans worth more than $780 billion since April of last year.
Biden repeals Trump-era rule on gig workers
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors, blocking a change supported by delivery and ride-hailing services.
GM profit surges to nearly $3B on sales of higher-margin trucks
The company said it was able to divert precious computer chips to higher-profit models such as full-size pickup trucks and SUVs, and that brought the higher income.
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce could shake up philanthropy
The split between the billionaire co-founders of the world’s largest private foundation is already sending a wave of anxious uncertainty through the worlds of philanthropy and community health.
Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unordered.
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
Officials hope that extending vaccinations to teens will further accelerate the nation’s reduced virus caseload and allow schools to reopen with minimal disruptions this fall.
Apple, Epic Games face off in court over app store
Apple’s lucrative app store was alternately portrayed as a price-gouging monopoly and a hub of world-changing innovation during the preamble to a trial that may reshape the technological landscape.