Indianapolis 500 averages 7.05M viewers on Fox, biggest TV audience in 17 years
It was only the second time since 2001 that the Indianapolis 500 has outdrawn the Daytona 500 in TV viewership.
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UPDATE: Ericsson stripped of Indy 500 runner-up finish for unapproved car modifications
Marcus Ericsson was penalized to the rear of the 33-car field along with Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood on Monday after their cars were found to have unapproved modifications to their Energy Management System covers.
Trump wants to end internet-access program for senior citizens, veterans, poor
The Digital Equity Act was intended to fill gaps in broadband access for Americans of all stripes across the country. Trump has branded it as “racist and illegal.”
Trump says he’ll delay threatened 50% tariff on European Union until July
In a social media post Friday, Trump had threatened to impose the 50% tariff on EU goods, complaining that the 27-member bloc had been “very difficult to deal with” on trade.
Alex Palou wins Indy 500 for fifth victory in six IndyCar races this season
Palou got tired of staying put in second place with 16 laps remaining and charged ahead—a move 2022 winner Marcus Ericsson said “will keep me up at night.”
Penske gives command to start Indy 500, then watches McLaughlin crash out before the green flag
Scott McLaughlin was Roger Penske’s highest-starting driver after two-time defending race winner Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized and dropped to the back of the field for failing inspection.
Rain, early exits from Indy 500 delay race, put Larson’s attempt at ‘double’ in jeopardy
By 1:42 p.m., the drivers only had completed nine laps. It typically take three hours to run the entire race, and Kyle Larson needs to leave the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by about 4:05 p.m. to get to the Coca-Cola 600 in time to race.
Jim Irsay’s impact can be felt all around Indy as city celebrates big sports weekend
From the city’s trademark sports facilities to the towering J.W. Marriott hotel to the 37-story Signia by Hilton hotel currently under construction, the Colts owner helped elevate Indianapolis’ stature.
Indianapolis celebrates epic sports weekend with Pacers, Fever and Indy 500
Caitlin Clark and the Fever host the WNBA champion New York Liberty on Saturday. On Sunday, the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 starts not long after noon. And Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Final playoff series.
Wienermobiles put on race to relish in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In a historic race featuring all six Wienermobiles, the hot dog-on-wheels representing the Southeast proved to be the big dog on Carb Day ahead of Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500.
FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The tech giant sought to acquire Activision Blizzard, maker of the popular “Call of Duty” video game.
Homeowners spending on renovations, repairs despite uncertain economy, higher prices
Many homeowners have opted to to invest in sprucing up their home rather than sell and take on a mortgage with a sharply higher interest rate.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the goal is to have Apple bring more of its computer chip supply chain into the U.S.
Nike to start selling products directly on Amazon again
Nike, which sells footwear, clothing and other items, cut ties with Amazon in 2019, at a time when the online retailer was trying to lure big brands to its website.
Memorial Day travel rush off to early start
Even as politics and the nation’s aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S. travel industry, Americans are expected to get away in record numbers.
Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, study suggests
The findings were released Thursday by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and will be discussed at its annual meeting.
Team Penske focused on moving forward after shock firings following Indy 500 cheating scandal
Driver Will Power said he believes Roger Penske was forced into the firings by the external pressure from other team owners who are furious Team Penske has had major technical violations in two consecutive seasons.
Senate votes to block California’s rule banning sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
California makes up roughly 11% of the U.S. car market, giving it significant power to shape purchasing trends.
Stop making cents: U.S. Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny
An immediate annual savings of $56 million in reduced material costs is expected by stopping penny production.
Supreme Court tie vote dooms taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school
The outcome keeps in place a court decision that invalidated a vote by a state charter school board to approve the nation’s first religious charter school. But it leaves the issue unresolved nationally.