Surge in viewers leads ION TV to extend broadcasting deal with WNBA
The deal extends the network’s existing three-year deal reached in 2023 to broadcast regular-season games and host a weekly studio show.
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Caitlin Clark cleared to play Saturday after missing 5 games to injury
Sophie Cunningham, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is also expected return to action Saturday at home against the undefeated New York Liberty.
Consumer sentiment rises for first time this year as inflation remains tame
The large increase followed steady drops that left the preliminary number last month at the second-lowest level in the nearly 75-year history of the survey.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Long will take over an IRS undergoing massive change, including layoffs and voluntary retirements of tens of thousands of workers.
House approves Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Indianapolis public broadcasting station WFYI released a statement Thursday that it would lose $1.5 million in federal funding annually under the legislation, 11% of the station’s annual budget.
Massive Google Cloud outage disrupts popular internet services
Tens of thousands of users of Spotify, Discord and other platforms began noticing issues with their services around 1:50 p.m.
Democrats criticize latest effort by Congress to regulate college sports as setback for athletes
Three House committees are considering legislation that would create a national standard for name, image and likeness payments to athletes and protect the NCAA against future lawsuits.
Republic Air CEO Bedford—Trump’s FAA pick—faces tough questions in confirmation hearing
Bryan Bedford pledged to prioritize safety and upgrade the nation’s outdated air traffic control system during a Wednesday hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Pacers rally in 4th quarter against Thunder, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
It was the first Indiana home game in the NBA’s title series since 2000.
Caitlin Clark, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson among those in crowd for Game 3 of NBA Finals
Plenty of auto racing stars were at the game as well—including Alex Palou, the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Trump says United States getting rare earth minerals from China, with tariffs totaling 55%
The president said the U.S. will provide China “what was agreed to,” including allowing Chinese students to attend American colleges and universities.
GM to invest $4B to shift some production from Mexico to United States
The company will add production of the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Equinox, which are made in Mexico, to two American plants starting in 2027.
Inflation barely rises as cheaper gas, rents offset some costlier imports
The data showes that tariffs haven’t yet pushed overall prices higher, which suggests that many companies could be absorbing the cost of the higher duties, for now.
United States, China agree on framework to resolve their trade disputes
The announcement followed two days of talks in the British capital that ended late Tuesday.
Jim Irsay’s daughters embrace his NFL legacy as they take their turn running the Colts
Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson said they want to take after their father by chasing another Super Bowl trophy.
Trump’s tax bill could raise taxes on foreign companies, hurting investment from abroad
A new analysis estimates that the provision would cost the U.S. 360,000 jobs and $55 billion annually over 10 years in lost gross domestic product.
Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and trade war
The showcase unfolded amid nagging questions about whether Apple has lost some of the mystique and innovative drive that turned it into a tech trendsetter during its nearly 50-year history.
Caitlin Clark to miss 5th game with quad strain: ‘We’re going to play the long game’
The Fever initially said Clark would miss at least two weeks due to a quadriceps strain, and it has been 16 days since she was injured in a 90-88 loss to the Liberty.
Pacers, back home in Indiana, have some things to figure out before Game 3 in NBA Finals
If the Pacers don’t take care of their own business at home, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night, it’ll be advantage Thunder again, just like that.
Shoppers wary of digital shelf labels, but more retailers are rolling them out
Some shoppers, consumer advocates and lawmakers remain skeptical about the tiny electronic screens, which let stores change prices instantly from a central computer instead of having workers swap out paper labels by hand.