Job gains for May exceed expectations amid some signs of weakening
Average hourly wages rose 0.4% from April and 3.9% from a year earlier—a bit higher than forecast.
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Mr. Clutch: Tyrese Haliburton keeps delivering in ultimate moments for Pacers
Haliburton is 4 for 4 in the final 2 seconds of fourth quarters and overtimes in these playoffs, all of those shots either giving the Pacers a win or sending a game into OT before they won it there.
Pacers mount stunning comeback to top Thunder in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The Pacers committed the highest number of turnovers by a team before halftime of a postseason game since 1997, but won it in shocking fashion on a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson sidelined indefinitely with shoulder injury
Richardson will miss next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp. The injury comes as he competes with Daniel Jones—who signed as a free agent in March—for the starting job in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark’s quad injury to be reevaluated this weekend
The Indiana Fever have gone 1-2 in the three games that Clark has missed since the injury.
Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in wake of Nassar scandal, to step down
The decision, which Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics announced Thursday, comes with the organization in a far different place than it was when Leung took over in spring 2019.
Trump says United States, China will resume trade talks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that his first call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to office was “very positive.”
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits hits 8-month high
Tuesday’s report showed that the number of Americans quitting their jobs—a sign of confidence in their prospects—fell, while layoffs ticked higher.
Supreme Court sides with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
Wisconsin argues the organization doesn’t qualify for an exemption because its day-to-day work doesn’t involve religious teachings.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10B suit alleging United States gunmakers fueled cartel violence
The case began in 2021, when the Mexican government filed a blockbuster suit against some of the biggest gun companies, including Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Colt and Glock.
Trump announces travel ban, restrictions on 19 countries
President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.
Bettors avoiding favored Thunder in NBA Finals against Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are such heavy favorites to win the NBA title that many bettors are looking for other wagers instead.
In clash of offensive firepower, defense may determine who wins NBA crown, Pacers or Thunder
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA’s best offenses. But with so much focus on the high-scoring, up-tempo offenses, it’s easy to overlook their defenses.
Trump tax bill to add $2.4T to deficit, leave 10.9M more uninsured, CBO says
The White House and Republican leaders criticized the Congressional Budget Office’s findings and said the office has a record of inaccurate projections, including underestimating the potential revenue from Trump’s first round of tax breaks in 2017.
Trump promises to hike steel, aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday
Economists warn that the latest tariffs could significantly squeeze the wallets of both companies and shoppers alike.
American labor market shows resilience with rise in job openings
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies in April, up from 7.2 million in March.
Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more business
Dollar General, which operates 20,000-plus stores, has more than 700 stores in Indiana.
Dave’s Hot Chicken sold to Subway owner Roark Capital in $1B deal
Indianapolis is home to two Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants. The brand specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken tenders offered at seven different levels of heat.
Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they’re looking to overcome their snake-bitten history
Indiana will try to exorcise the demons of its decades-long, tough-luck history and actually win the title when the Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Different paths, same destination for Pacers and Thunder, who will face off in NBA Finals
Since Dec. 13, including regular-season and playoff games, the Thunder have the NBA’s best record. The team with the second-most wins in the league over those last 5-1/2 months? That would be Indiana.