Chuck E. Cheese, hit hard by pandemic, files for bankruptcy
Chuck E. Cheese, which has four Indianapolis-area locations, has been particularly hammered by the health crisis because it is more of an entertainment venue for families than a restaurant.
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Report: State, local relief still needed from feds to avert 4M layoffs
Wednesday’s report by Moody’s Analytics warns that doing nothing to address the economic perils of state cutbacks could cost millions of jobs. But it also says that significantly less federal aid is needed than what’s being called for by House Democrats.
Evangelical group buys former Howe Military Academy campus
The New York-based World Olivet Assembly announced it would use the 63-acre campus as educational facilities. Former property owner Howe Military Academy closed last year after 135 years.
Stocks slide on Wall Street as U.S. coronavirus cases surge
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Wednesday as new coronavirus cases in the United States climbed to the highest level in two months, dimming investors’ hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround.
Pacers’ Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for virus
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon wasn’t healthy before the season was suspended, sitting out with a leg and hip muscle injury. But the stoppage has allowed him to recover.
Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Roundup cases
The pharmaceutical company said the Roundup settlement would “bring closure to approximately 75%” of the current 125,000 claims against subsidiary Monsanto.
Prosecutor says victims deserve ex-quarterback’s concussion funds
Former Colts quarterback Art Schlichter has received nearly $700,000 from a national settlement with the NFL over concussions. A prosecutor says that money should go to Schlichter’s many fraud victims.
U.S. virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
Several states on Tuesday set single-day records, including Arizona, California, Mississippi, Nevada and Texas.
Congress stalls on policing overhaul agreement, despite public outcry
Among several things being considered in Washington will be legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., who wants to limit the immunity protections for officers in lawsuits.
Segway, popular with police but not the public, hits brakes
Segway, which boldly claimed its two-wheeled personal transporter would revolutionize the way people get around, is ending production of its namesake vehicle.
FBI names Keenan special agent in charge for Indianapolis
Paul Keenan formerly led the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, which is comprised of five Behavioral Analysis Units, popularized on the CBS drama “Criminal Minds.”
White House wins ruling on health care price disclosure
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar called the decision in federal court in Washington, D.C., “a resounding victory” for President Donald Trump’s efforts to open up the convoluted world of health care pricing.
Major League Baseball to come back with 60-game schedule
Major League Baseball on Tuesday night issued a schedule that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks in its shortest season since 1878.
Apple previews new iPhone software, changes to Mac chips
Apple is expected to roll out as many as four different iPhone 12 models this year, including its first version that will be able to work on the next generation of ultrafast wireless networks known as 5G.
Surging virus cases in some states raise fear that progress is slipping
The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases across the country per day has reached more than 26,000, up from about 21,000 two weeks ago. Indiana, meanwhile, is seeing a downward trend in new cases.
Indiana offers public schools $61M in remote learning grants
Indiana’s public schools can apply for funding to improve their remote learning capabilities during the coronavirus pandemic through the grant program, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday.
Online: As choirs go digital, technology is a new virtuoso skill
These videos provide an opportunity for creativity in a time when live concerts are simply not possible. But behind the squares lies hours of technical work.
Politics driving divergent view of U.S. economy
Americans’ outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of the pandemic, but a new poll suggests Democrats and Republicans are living in alternate economic realities.
Supreme Court rules SEC can recoup money in fraud cases
By an 8-1 vote, the justices ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission can seek to recover the money through a process called disgorgement.
Noblesville venue part of Live Nation’s new drive-in concert series
Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series, at three different venues in the United States in July, months after the live music industry went on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.