U.S. appeals court clears AT&T’s $81B merger with Time Warner
The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., came Tuesday in the high-stakes competition case, approving one of the biggest media marriages ever.
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Some worker visas in doubt as immigration crackdown widens
Some immigration attorneys and those who hire specialized workers under the H-1B program say they’ve seen unprecedented disruptions in the approval process since President Donald Trump took office in 2017.
Business economist group sees recession likely by 2021
Roughly half of the member economists in the National Association for Business Economics say they think the U.S. economy will slip into recession by the end of next year.
Indiana bill proposes felony charge if doctor misuses sperm
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill allowing felony charges if the deception involves a medical procedure, device, drug or human reproductive material.
Indiana launches $100M push for broadband to rural areas
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the Next Level Broadband program will bridge the digital divide, giving more rural Hoosiers access to the internet for business or personal uses.
Trump extends China tariff deadline, cites progress in talks
U.S. and Chinese negotiators met through the weekend as they seek to resolve a trade war that's rattled financial markets.
Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute
Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor.
Kraft Heinz hit with federal probe, huge quarterly loss as consumers flee brands
The food manufacturer says it will slash the value of its Oscar Mayer and Kraft brands by $15.4 billion, an acknowledgment that changing consumer tastes have destroyed the value of some of the company’s most iconic products.
Bill to tighten management of Indiana veterans fund advances
The measure comes after revelations that a state agency awarded some grants for struggling veterans to its own employees.
U.S. home sales slip in January to worst pace in 3-plus years
Would-be homebuyers are increasingly priced out of the market as years of climbing prices and strained inventories have made ownership too costly.
Holcomb announces $750,000 in grants to fight drug crisis
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced this week that 10 substance abuse coalitions each will receive a $75,000 grant to develop, improve and enhance treatment and recovery initiatives.
Indiana coal mine to close this spring, costing 80 jobs
White Stallion Energy of Evansville says workers will be given the chance to transfer to one of the company’s other mine sites.
Bayer to close Mishawka logistics center, costing 200 jobs
The company said in a statement the closure would help it “reduce complexity, improve efficiency and enhance customer service.”
In unanimous ruling in Indiana case, high court says ban on high fines applies to states
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion in favor of Marion resident Tyson Timbs. Police seized his $40,000 Land Rover when they arrested him for selling about $400 worth of heroin.
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from Indiana residents on lakefront property rights
Two residents with a home on Lake Michigan contended lakefront landowners should have the right to limit who uses the beaches abutting their properties.
IndyCar to debut titanium cockpit protection in Indianapolis 500
The device dubbed "Advanced Frontal Protection" will officially debut when practice begins next month and is expected to be used for the remainder of the IndyCar season.
Billionaire Icahn wants Caesars Entertainment to sell itself
Caesars owns four of Indiana’s highest-revenue casinos and any sale would need approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission and Indiana Horse Racing Commission.
Some Americans floored by tax bills, changes in law
The first tax filing season under the new federal tax law is proving to be surprising, confusing—and occasionally frightening—for some Americans, especially those accustomed to getting money back from the government.
USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO
Leung, the fourth person to lead the gymnastics organization in the last two years, most recently was vice president of global partnerships for the NBA.
Amazon aims to cut its carbon footprint
The online retail giant announced plans Monday to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030.