Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever draw heavy betting action as WNBA season prepares to open
Clark’s star power and the Fever’s offseason moves to bolster an already competitive roster around her is drawing strong interest from sports bettors.
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More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code
Starbucks put new limits starting Monday on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons.
Potential US semiconductor manufacturing boom complicated by Trump’s economic policies
Before “America First” became the Trump administration’s mandate for foreign policy and trade, one sector was already working to bring business back to the United States: the semiconductor industry.
Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information, demanded $20M ransom payment
The largest cryptocurrency exchange based in the U.S said Thursday that criminals had improperly obtained personal data on the exchange’s customers for use in crypto-stealing scams.
Rare warning from Walmart during trade war: Higher prices are inevitable
Walmart imports general merchandise from dozens of countries. But China, in particular, represents a big chunk of volume in certain categories like electronics and toys.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4B
Dick’s said Thursday that it expects to run Foot Locker as a standalone unit and keep the Foot Locker brands, which include Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports.
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.
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.