Americans filling far fewer opioid prescriptions, new report says
The number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the United States fell dramatically last year, showing their biggest drop in 25 years.
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Amazon’s reveals its Prime service has 100 million members
CEO Jeff Bezos quantified the size of Amazon’s Prime membership for the first time Wednesday. Amazon launched the service 13 years ago as a way to foster customer loyalty.
With U.S. Olympic Committee in turmoil, athletes testify about sex-abuse cases
Testimony from four Olympic athletes to a Senate subcommittee Wednesday provided yet another reminder of the way leaders at the U.S. Olympic Committee, U.S. Figure Skating, USA Gymnastics and other federations failed to protect them over a span of decades.
Carson’s parent Bon-Ton Stores heading for liquidation
The end is near for Bon-Ton Stores, the 160-year-old department store chain that operates more than 250 stores under various names, including Carson's, Younkers and Elder-Beerman.
Overhaul of historic Anderson theater delayed, but still in progress
New owners had hoped to reopen the 88-year-old State Theatre late last year or early in 2018, but work has been put on hold until heating-and-cooling system issues in the building are addressed.
Trump campaign rebukes claims on Todd Rokita’s yard signs
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has demanded that Rep. Todd Rokita take down yard signs, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
State awards contract for widening Interstate 69 in central Indiana
State officials have awarded a $79 million contract to widen a section of Interstate 69 to six lanes northeast of Indianapolis.
Olympic medalist Jordyn Wieber sues USA Gymnastics, Michigan State
Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging Michigan State University and former leaders for Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics hid Larry Nassar's conduct from the public and law enforcement.
Starbucks to close stores for an afternoon for racial-bias training
Starbucks, moving swiftly to confront a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for nearly 175,000 workers.
IRS gives taxpayers extra day to file after website issues
The IRS said that individuals or businesses with a filing or payment due Tuesday now have until midnight Wednesday to complete the task. The Indiana Department of Revenue also extended its deadline.
Indiana House speaker Brian Bosma expects May 14 special session start
House Speaker Brian Bosma said he's confident the special session will be short and he is aiming to keep it to one day.
Purdue University trustees back contract extension, raise for Mitch Daniels
Purdue board chairman Mike Berghoff said the former Indiana governor is enhancing the university's reputation nationally.
Major trade rift could imperil solid global economy, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic outlook for the United States in 2018 and foresees a strong year for the global economy as well. But its chief economist warns that a major trade conflict could change things.
Call center company plans to hire 621 at new Indiana facility
Toledo, Ohio-based United Collection Bureau Inc. announced Tuesday that it expects to spend $2.4 million to lease, renovate and equip a 55,000-square-foot building where it will eventually employ more than 600 workers.
Allegiant Air under fire after ’60 Minutes’ safety report
Allegiant, which opened a $40 million aircraft base at Indianapolis International Airport in February, experienced more than 100 serious mechanical incidents from January 2017 to October 2017, the TV news show reported.
U.S. retail sales rebound sharply after post-holiday lull
The Commerce Department on Monday said retail sales rose 0.6 percent last month, the largest increase since November.
EPA begins cleanup of lead-tainted former battery store site in Indianapolis
The site on Indianapolis' southwest side was the location of a retail battery sales store from about 1962 until 2008.
Trove of author Ray Bradbury’s papers set for preservation at IUPUI
The Center for Ray Bradbury Studies, which is devoted to the study of the science fiction-fantasy author's works, won a $50,000 grant this month from the National Endowment for the Humanities to begin planning the giant archive's conservation.
Indiana-based Rose Acre Farms recalls 200M eggs over salmonella concerns
A notice posted on the Food & Drug Administration website says the eggs shipped to restaurants and grocery stores in nine states may be tainted with salmonella.
Indiana Democrats seeking end to their legislative futility
Indiana Democrats say a jump in new candidates on the May 8 primary ballot is a sign that they could cut into large Republican majorities in the Statehouse that have left them largely powerless.