As Democrats balk, Trump to make high court pick by Saturday
President Donald Trump said he had a list of five finalists, “probably four,” and that he is pushing for a confirmation vote on a new Supreme Court justice before Election Day.
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IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner urges immediate support for restaurants, plus answers to burning money questions
We all know that restaurants have been devastated by the pandemic. Some have closed, and Pete predicts more are about to. He suggests determining how much you can afford to help and then spending that cash at two or three restaurants that are meaningful to you.
Hotels, restaurants face new conundrum: How to offer service without a smile
Six months into the pandemic, conveying warmth is the new hot topic among hoteliers and restaurateurs. Some are coming up with new ways.
Judge agrees to delay U.S. government restrictions on WeChat
WeChat has millions of U.S. users who rely on the app to stay in touch and conduct business with people and companies in China and around the world.
Johnson County garden initiative forms to help alleviate hunger
As difficulty accessing food becomes more prevalent throughout Johnson County, and as more and more people take an interest in local food, a group of like-minded residents are banding together to address a growing problem.
Indiana reports 756 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported the testing of 9,455 more unique individuals, bringing the cumulative total to 1,301,940.
Notre Dame’s Barrett seen among front runners for Supreme Court seat
Amy Coney Barrett, 48, was considered among the main contenders for the seat eventually filled in 2018 by Justice Brett Kavanaugh and had been interviewed by President Trump for the job. She’s viewed as having many of the qualities Trump is seeking in a justice.
Indiana reports 1,104 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths
The state reported the testing of 11,705 more unique individuals, bringing the cumulative total to 1,292,615.
City sports officials offer to create basketball bubble for interested schools
Indiana Sports Corp. released a 16-page proposal Friday that calls for turning the convention center’s exhibition halls and meeting rooms into basketball courts and locker rooms. There would be expansive safety measures and daily virus testing.
McConnell pledges to bring Trump’s SCOTUS pick up for vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday night that a Trump nominee would get a vote, although he denied President Obama the same opportunity in a similar situation four years ago.
UPDATE: City of Carmel website back online after hacking incident
The city intentionally took down its website Friday morning after an apparent hack, according to a city spokesman.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Her death just over six weeks before Election Day is likely to set off a heated battle over whether President Donald Trump should nominate, and the Republican-led Senate should confirm, her replacement, or if the seat should remain vacant until the outcome of his race against Democrat Joe Biden is known
Indiana schools chief draws GOP ire by backing Democrat
The Indiana Republican Party has disavowed state schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick after her decision to support Democrat Woody Myers for governor.
David Simon may not seek spotlight, but he’s in it anyway
The media is fascinated by what he’s up to, as the nation’s largest shopping mall owner teams with partners to buy ailing retail chains while negotiating with Amazon to fill vacant anchor spaces with distribution centers.
U.S. consumer sentiment climbs to a six-month high in September
Just 16% of respondents said they expected the economy to worsen in the year ahead, the smallest share since 2015 and consistent with an economy and labor market that are slowly recovering.
USDA plans additional $14 billion for farmers reeling from virus
The federal government said Friday that it will give farmers the additional payments to compensate them for the difficulties they have experienced selling their crops, milk and meat because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people didn’t need to get tested if they didn’t feel sick.
IMS Museum selling dozens of vehicles to help upgrade collection
The basement of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is jam-packed with hundreds of vehicles that never go on display. Some of those cars are going on the auction block.
Failure risks escalate for small businesses as pandemic drags on
Business advisers and advocacy groups say many small businesses that have managed to survive the pandemic so far are heading into a brutal fall.
Handmade leather-goods shop finds its groove
Five-year-old Howl and Hide is preparing to open a second location, a pop-up shop at Clay Terrace in Carmel.