Trump signs executive order on police reform
President Donald Trump framed his plan as an alternative to the “defund the police” movement that has emerged from the protests and which he slammed as “radical and dangerous.”
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U.S. expects insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccine without copays
The White House has launched an initiative to quickly manufacture millions of doses of COVID vaccines, once the Food and Drug Administration approves one or more formulations.
Motorsports research body hires new director, relocating to Indianapolis
The International Council of Motorsport Sciences, established in Indianapolis in 1988, will relocate from Texas later this month after hiring veteran motorsports exec Tom Weisenbach as its new executive director.
State reports 440 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health said 11.2% of those tested for the virus in Indiana so far have tested positive.
Developer plans massive mixed-use project on western edge of Marion County
City planning staffers are opposed to the proposal for Tremont Town Center in its current form, but the 1.2 million-square-foot development with residential, retail and office space has support from key community figures.
Charitable giving increased in 2019, boosted by corporate donations
Giving by businesses increased by 11.4% from 2018 to 2019, once adjusted for inflation. Giving by foundations reached a record high of $75.7 billion.
Researchers say drug improving survival from COVID-19
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: The cheap, widely available steroid reduced deaths by up to one-third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
U.S. industrial production bounced back 1.4% in May
American industry rebounded last month as factories began to reopen for the first time since being shut down by the coronavirus in Aprll.
Businesses, colleges plead with Trump to preserve work visas
President Trump imposed a 60-day pause on visas for foreigners seeking permanent residency on April 22, but the order included a long list of exemptions.
WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting in late July
Players would receive their entire salaries for the year despite playing a schedule that’s only about two-thirds the length of the 36-game one that was supposed to start May 15.
U.S. retail sales increase by record 17.7% in a partial rebound
Sales at non-store retailers, which include internet companies like Amazon and eBay, rose 9% in May after posting growth of 9.5% in April.
Many businesses asking customers, workers to waive legal rights
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
Carmel City Council OKs more than $27M for developer bonds, tax shortfall
The Carmel City Council approved bonds for four development projects and covered a property-tax shortfall at its Monday meeting.
Feds: eBay senior execs sent live spiders, roaches to intimidate couple
Six former eBay Inc. employees have been charged with waging an extensive campaign to terrorize and intimidate the editor and publisher of an online newsletter with threats and disturbing deliveries to their home.
City partnership aims to reimagine public safety in Indianapolis with community’s help
The goal of the partnership with the Criminal Justice Lab at the New York University School of Law is to create a new community-driven and community-monitored vision of criminal justice in Indianapolis.
Longtime Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke dies at 68
Burke, the longest serving athletic director in Purdue University history, died at his home Monday after battling a rare disease for the past year.
Fed moves to ensure companies can tap bond market for funds
The program will purchase existing bonds on the open market, as opposed to newly-issued debt. The announcement boosted the stock market, which was already rebounding from early losses.
House demands coronavirus loan info from Treasury, banks
In the 10 weeks after the Paycheck Protection Program was launched, the SBA says it has processed 4.5 million loans worth $511 billion. But it has yet to reveal the recipients of taxpayer aid.
Can job market sustain its gains? Lots of uncertainties remain
While it’s hard to say what the future holds for America’s roughly 30 million unemployed, here are some key factors that will determine how that future unfolds.
Simon Property, Brookfield, Authentic Brands in talks to buy J.C. Penney
Authentic and Simon Property Group also are in discussions with Brooks Brothers Inc. on a joint bid that would be part of a potential bankruptcy filing by that clothing retailer.