Vice President Pence casts absentee ballot in Indianapolis
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, put their absentee ballots in a drop-off box about 8:15 a.m. Friday, shortly after the polls opened in the Indianapolis City-County Building.
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IPS board candidate resigned from previous post after financial questions
A candidate for the Indianapolis Public Schools board resigned from his position as president of the Indiana Young Democrats this spring amid a controversy over his unauthorized withdrawal of $3,800 from the group’s account.
Local academic library organization getting creative to save students big bucks
The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana Inc. has several digitally driven initiatives that it projects will save hundreds of college students in Indiana $1.25 million in textbook fees by mid-2024
Trump, Biden fight over the virus, oil, climate and race
In the campaign’s closing debate, President Trump and Joe Biden largely shelved the rancor that overshadowed their previous battle in favor of a more substantive exchange that highlighted different approaches to major domestic and foreign challenges facing the nation.
Three area hospital systems call racism a ‘public health crisis’
The joint statement by Indiana University Health, Community Health Network and Eskenazi Health is the latest pledge by Indianapolis-area business groups to address racial inequities.
Facebook, Twitter CEOs ordered to testify by GOP senators
The push against Facebook and Twitter accelerated Thursday after Republican senators threatened the CEOs of the companies with subpoenas to force them to address accusations of censorship in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.
Walmart sues U.S. in pre-emptive strike in opioid abuse battle
Walmart filed a lawsuit on Thursday saying that the Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are blaming the company for the government’s own lack of regulatory and enforcement policies.
FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
The drug, which California-based Gilead Sciences Inc. is calling Veklury, cut the time to recovery by five days—from 15 days to 10 on average—in a large study led by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Retailer Gap Inc. to close 350 stores, move away from malls
The closure of so many mall stores will be a blow to Indianapolis-based shopping center giant Simon Property Group. Gap Inc. has more than 390 stores at Simon’s malls, including its namesake brand, Old Navy and Banana Republic.
Senate Republicans fume as Mnuchin gives ground to Pelosi in search of deal
Senate Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as he makes what they see as unacceptable compromises in his quest for a stimulus deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, people familiar with the talks said Thursday.
Streaming: Animals, people rescue each other in heartfelt docuseries
That and more is part of “That Animal Rescue Show,” an endearing project that reflects its unexpected creators as well as its stars, human and otherwise. All 10 episodes are out Oct. 29 on the CBS All Access streaming service.
‘Sesame Street’ launches a podcast to help educate kids
“The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley & Friends” is an offering on Audible that gives some screen-free educational entertainment to kids who may be having spotty school lessons during the coronavirus pandemic.
Recipe: These caramel apples are all treat, no tricks
This particular recipe, culled from the Food Network, gives you an almost impossibly glossy caramel that you can coat with your favorite topping. (It’s also great plain.)
Bill Barr visits Indianapolis to discuss efforts to reduce violent crime
U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr attributed this year’s rise in crime to both the COVID-19 pandemic and to what he described as the “demonization” of law enforcement.
Pets: Treat cat to outdoor adventure with cat-safe enclosure
Build your kitty a “catio.” You can attach it to your home like a screened porch, or you can install a cat door and tunnel leading to the enclosed catio so he can slip in and out as he wishes.
Gardening: Tired of raking? Use a leaf blower instead
Rakes don’t work as well as a leaf blower on paved surfaces such as driveways, patios and rooftops. Rakes don’t work as well as leaf blowers at removing leaves from the top of hedges or from evergreen branches. And finally, rakes don’t work as well as leaf blowers in tight areas like those between boulders, at the base of a fence or between boards on a deck.
How to make an excellent coffee pour-over and start your day right
Pour-over coffee is a manual, not a push-button, process. It requires your assistance to prepare the water, grind the beans and pour the water. These acts, by necessity, demand that you keep your phone tucked in your pocket, staving off the moment when it will suck the soul out of your day, buzzing with the latest news and absurdities of the day.
Fletcher Place eatery Repeal to close, making way for distillery, pizzeria
Neighboring 1205 Distillery plans to take over the space along with Greek’s Pizzeria, creating a combination tasting room and restaurant.
MIKE LOPRESTI: As Big Ten finally kicks off season, get ready for more drama, surprises
The Big Ten plan will play eight games in eight weeks to determine its final standings. Good luck on that one.
Indiana reports all-time high in new COVID-19 cases, testing
The state reported 42 new deaths due to COVID-19, the second time in three days that deaths have exceeded 40. Hospitalizations rose past 1,500 for the first time since May 4.
