U.S. economy slows in second quarter to 2% growth
The April-June increase in the gross domestic product, the economy’s total output of goods and services, slipped from a brisk 3.1% gain in the first quarter.
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Sam’s Club launches health care pilot to members
The Walmart chain is teaming up with several health care companies to offer discounts on everyday care its customers might delay or skip because of the cost.
Bus driver sues school district in free speech suit
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed the federal lawsuit for the driver, who says he was suspended after speaking out publicly against changes proposed by the central Indiana school district.
Vaping giant Juul to end product advertising, replace CEO
The shakeup comes amid growing public furor over vaping that has triggered calls for tighter restrictions at the federal and state levels.
Workers, car owners, dealers and GM all feel pinch from strike
As the United Auto Workers’ strike against General Motors stretches into a second week, the company and striking workers aren’t the only ones getting squeezed.
New climate report: Changes accelerating, putting global economy at risk
Climate change is making the world’s oceans warm, rise, lose oxygen and get more acidic at an ever-faster pace, while melting even more ice and snow, a grim international science assessment concludes.
House to launch impeachment inquiry amid controversy over President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine
The decision sets up an election season clash between Trump and Congress that seems certain to exacerbate the nation’s fierce partisan divides and inject deep uncertainty into the 2020 presidential contest.
U.S. consumer confidence drops as economic uncertainties rise
The trade war with China and a global slowdown have contributed to uncertainties that are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy, now in its 11th year of expansion.
Trump administration issues new overtime rule
The Trump administration has issued a rule that will make overtime pay available to 1.3 million additional workers, far fewer than a proposal that had been advanced by former President Barack Obama but struck down in court.
In Brexit mess, U.K. court rules suspension of Parliament was illegal
The U.K. Supreme Court court found that Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted to limit debate on Britain’s impending departure from the European Union in violation of Parliament’s constitutional role.
IndyCar closes season feeling relevant again
The vision for the series is very simple right now: Revisit what made racing Indy cars so very popular and get back to that model.
Visitors flock to Indiana Dunes, now with national park bona fides
The national park designation has revealed itself in various ways—through an upsurge in logged visits, busier trails and the need to order extra custodial supplies.
Newgarden wins IndyCar championship as Herta takes finale
Josef Newgarden won his second IndyCar series championship in three years with a smooth drive Sunday in the season finale, where he played it safe and watched rookie Colton Herta cement a spot as a future star.
Sato extends with Rahal, Herta moves to Andretti as IndyCar drivers jockey for 2020 rides
Surprising series rookie Colton Herta has been pulled inside the Andretti Autosport camp as IndyCar drivers secure their 2020 plans.
Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes
The nation’s largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through current inventory.
Payouts from insurance policies may fuel ransomware attacks
Some cybersecurity professionals are concerned that insurance policies designed to limit the damage of ransomware attacks might be encouraging hackers.
Buttigieg calls Warren ‘extremely evasive’ on health taxes
Speaking Thursday, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg issued his most pointed attack yet on Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The sharpened critique comes as the fall campaign kicks into high gear with Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses scheduled in February.
Striking workers question whether UAW leaders can be trusted
The strike against General Motors by the United Auto Workers is playing out amid a corruption scandal inside the UAW that has caused distrust of the union leadership among many rank-and-file members.
Finally meeting with media, Vinatieri says he just needed time to clear his head
In his first public comments since leaving the stadium Sunday, the NFL’s career scoring leader explained he misspoke when saying he would answer questions on the players’ normal day off—a comment that drove speculation about Vinatieri’s possible NFL exit.
Progress reported in contract talks between GM, union
One of the main sticking points is health care. GM is looking to cut its costs, but workers say they shouldn’t have to pay more when the company is making billions in profit.