Wall Street climbs for third straight session with widespread gains
Big Tech stocks did the heaviest lifting. And several companies announced big mergers and acquisitions, which helped to push markets higher.
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U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools
The tests will go out to states based on their population and can be used as governors see fit, but the administration encourages states to place a priority on schools.
United Airlines reaches deal with pilots, avoids furloughs
The Air Line Pilots Association said Monday that the deal will allow United to spread a reduced amount of flying across the airline’s 13,000 pilots to save jobs at least until June.
Staffing firm hiring 250 for remote customer service jobs
The full-time jobs are available through the holidays, but top performers could be offered permanent positions based in Greenfield.
Sahm’s Restaurant Group closing downtown cafeteria, tavern
Ed Sahm, the restaurant group’s founder and owner, said the pandemic-related exodus of downtown office workers meant the two locations are no longer financially viable.
Indiana reports 879 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday said cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals rose from at 8.6% to 8.7% and the seven-day positivity rate for unique individuals increased from 6.8% to 7.1%.
Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day
Even before Amazon’s announcement Monday, major retailers have said they plan to push shoppers to start their holiday shopping in October and offer deals earlier, hoping to avoid crowds in their stores in November and December.
IBJ Podcast: Could Indy become a virus-free ‘bubble’ for college basketball?
Indiana Sports Corp. President Ryan Vaughn talks to host Mason King about the proposal to turn the Indiana Convention Center into a collection of basketball courts and locker rooms as well as the group’s finances and plans as it prepares to host major events in the coming months.
How it happened: From law professor to verge of high court in four years
Four years ago, Amy Coney Barrett was a little-known law professor in Indiana. Within weeks, she is likely to be the newest associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nearly 1 million who died of COVID-19 also illuminated treatment
People who have died from COVID-19, especially ones who took part in studies, have helped reveal what drugs do or do not help, and which hospital treatments have been more effective.
Report: Trump avoided paying income taxes for years as businesses lost money
President Donald Trump called the story by the New York Times “fake news.” His attorney said Trump has paid “tens of millions of dollars in personal taxes to the federal government” over the past decade.
Judge blocks TikTok ban in 2nd ruling against U.S. effort to curb popular Chinese apps
During a rare Sunday hearing, the judge questioned whether TikTok had been given enough opportunity to defend itself before President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month barring the app from online stores.
Indiana reports 921 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported the testing of 8,698 more unique individuals. The cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals remained at 8.6%.
Her words: Amy Coney Barrett on faith, precedent, abortion
“However cagey a justice may be at the nomination stage, her approach to the Constitution becomes evident in the opinions she writes.”
Trump officially picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
Trump hailed Barrett—a longtime University of Notre Dame professor—as “a woman of remarkable intellect and character,” saying he had studied her record closely before making the pick.
Indiana reports 1,155 new COVID-19 cases; U.S. cases surpass 7M
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported the testing of 9,643 more unique individuals.
Trump expected to tap Notre Dame’s Barrett for Supreme Court
Conservative groups and congressional allies are laying the groundwork for a swift confirmation process for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, even before President Donald Trump makes the selection official on Saturday.
Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
The S&P 500 came within striking distance of a 10% drop from its all-time high earlier this week, what Wall Street calls a correction. Friday’s gains reflect, in part, traders taking advantage of the selling to snap up stocks at lower prices.
More landlords suing to push back against eviction ban
At least 26 such lawsuits have been filed by property owners this year, claiming that the national eviction moratorium unfairly strains their finances and violates their property rights.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
Online, sales of desks and accessories, such as desk chairs and lamps, were up 283% in August from the year before, according to Rakuten Intelligence, which tracks shopper behavior.