Team Penske doubles up on ‘Yellow Submarine’ paint scheme for the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Team Penske was fast for a second straight day in Indianapolis 500 practice but didn’t top the board.
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Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes, Medicaid in Trump’s bill
Republicans are racing to extend Trump’s tax breaks, which are set to expire later this year, while adding the new ones he campaigned on in 2024, including no taxes on tips, Social Security benefits and others.
As WNBA popularity climbs, player salaries remain hurdle for league to address
Player salaries have been a longstanding point of contention between the NBA—which owns about 60% of the WNBA and leads CBA negotiations—and women’s basketball players.
Overdose deaths in United States fell last year in largest one-year decline on record
Experts say more research needs to be done to understand what drove the reduction, but they mention several possible factors.
Tom Brady to take ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as chauffeur
Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500.
Rain and lightning cut short Indy 500 practice, but Team Penske still shines
Will Power and two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden went 1-2 in Chevrolets for Penske in Tuesday’s abbreviated session.
Tariff deal with China also eases burden on low-value parcels
Online shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from China after the Trump administration reached a truce with Beijing over sky-high tariffs.
Indiana Pacers eliminate Cavs, advance to NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals
Tuesday’s victory guarantees the Pacers at least two more home games this season.
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as insurer lowers, withdraws financial outlook
The nation’s largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
IU Indianapolis fires basketball coach Corsaro over ‘treatment’ of players
Paul Corsaro went 10-24 overall and 6-14 in the Horizon League in his only season with the Jaguars.
Businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief, anxiety over tariff pause
The news about the agreement between the United States and China sent the stock market and the value of the dollar soaring.
House GOP reveals Trump’s tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans
Overall, the package is touching off the biggest political debate over taxes, spending and the nation’s priorities in nearly a decade.
As ‘junk fee’ rule kicks in, Ticketmaster begins displaying ticket prices more clearly
The rule requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose processing fees, cleaning fees and other charges up front.
NASCAR star Kyle Larson ready to focus on Indy 500—after a sprint car race
Larson has been waiting for a second chance at “the Double”—driving in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina—after last year’s weather put a damper on his plans.
Trump signs order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
The sweeping executive order sets a deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the United States or face new limits over what the government will pay.
UPDATE: US, China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with 90-day pause
Negotiators for the two superpowers said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war. Stock market investors rejoiced.
Lilly’s Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs
People taking Eli Lilly and Co.’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the medications.
Trump promises to order that United States pay same price other nations do for some drugs
The proposal, expected to be announced by President Trump on Monday, will face fierce opposition from the pharmaceutical industry.
Non-scholarship athletes argue proposal to fix roster-limit rule in lawsuit does not go far enough
Proposed roster caps have prevented U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken from approving a $2.78 billion settlement, which is designed to allow schools to pay players directly beginning later this year.
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade meeting
Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports.