Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish
The report suggests that the “low-hire, low-fire” job market remains in effect, with workers enjoying some job security but those out of work struggling to find new jobs.
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Rep. Jim Baird expected to make full recovery after car crash, his office says
Baird, 80, represents Indiana’s 4th District, which includes much of Boone, Hendricks and Morgan counties.
US cuts number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
The United States took the unprecedented step Monday of reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for every child—a move that leading medical groups said would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.
Irsay-Gordon: Bringing back Steichen, Ballard comes with ‘sense of urgency’
In her most significant decision since taking over the franchise’s day-to-day operations, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon ignored the urge to fire her coach and general manager.
US-based multinational companies to be exempt from global tax deal
The amended version excludes large U.S.-based multinational corporations from the 15% global minimum tax after negotiations between President Donald Trump’s administration and other members of the Group of Seven wealthy nations.
Trump’s plan to seize, revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces hurdles
President Donald Trump said he plans to ask American companies to take over Venezuela’s oil industry after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.
Oregon’s Lanning and Indiana’s Cignetti hope to outwit each other as teams meet again in CFP
Cignetti said his study sessions ahead of the Hoosiers’ rematch with Oregon have been derailed as he and the campus host more than a dozen prospective players from the transfer portal.
Indiana routs Alabama for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into College Football Playoff semifinals
The win is Indiana’s first Rose Bowl title and the program’s first bowl game win since the Copper Bowl in 1991.
Stock market falls in light trading on final day of 2025, but enjoys another big year
All of the major U.S. stock indexes posted double-digit gains in 2025, in a market driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
Trump made many tariff threats in 2025, but some never materialized
Some of Trump’s unrealized threats reflect a broader approach from a president with a track record of using sky-high levies to pressure other countries into new trade deals.
Rare rainy day expected for Rose Parade, Rose Bowl as IU fans make trip
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl in Southern California. Thousands of Indiana University fans are expected to make the trip.
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
The minutes showed that even some Fed officials who supported the rate cut did so with reservations, with some saying they wanted to wait for more data before making any further moves.
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance artificial intelligence efforts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing to revive its commercial AI efforts as the company faces tough competition from rivals such as Google and OpenAI.
In ‘Nassar 2.0,’ Olympics watchdog failed to close abuse case against gymnastics coach
With multiple alleged victims, new witnesses coming forward and coach Sean Garder’s history at three gyms in different states, the case became one of the most troubling of the 8-year-old SafeSport agency’s investigations.
Silver and gold futures slide after CME raises margin requirements
With prices surging this year, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, one of the world’s largest trading floors for commodities, required traders to put up more cash to invest in precious metals.
IU football’s rise to national title contender rewards fans who endured decades of losing
A team that was once an afterthought in its community has unleashed a new brand of Hoosiers fans, who are traveling in masses from Bloomington to Pasadena to witness the program’s biggest game since 1968.
Many still finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas
In search of comfort, people are setting down their tech devices to paint, color, knit, play board games, write out cards in their own hand, drive cars with manual transmissions and listen to vinyl albums.
QB Philip Rivers happy he got 3 ‘bonus games’ even as Colts fall short
With the Indianapolis Colts having been eliminated from the postseason for a fifth consecutive year, the 44-year-old Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist knows he might have taken his last snap.
Christmas is over, but retailers will remain busy—with returns
The month after Christmas has been dubbed “Returnuary” for good reason. The National Retail Federation estimates 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back this year.
Average long-term mortgage rate ticks down
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, rose this week.