Anthem agrees to pay $39.5M in latest settlement over 2015 hacking
Anthem said the settlement closes the last investigation into the hacking, which exposed personal information of nearly 79 million customers.
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Elanco to cut 900 jobs in 40 countries following Bayer acquisition
The layoff is the first step in what is expected to be a major restructuring following Greenfield-based Elanco’s $6.9 billion acquisition of German conglomerate Bayer AG’s animal-health division.
Federal judge blocks Indiana’s noon deadline for receiving mail-in ballots
The injunction approved by Judge Sarah Evans Barker means that all mail-in ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 3 and received on or before Nov. 13—10 days after the election—must be counted, if otherwise valid.
Facing online challenges, some rural districts seek longer in-person school days
Even though many Indiana districts have reopened campuses, some school superintendents want the freedom to offer fewer, but longer, instruction days
Walmart looks to airports as inspiration for new store layout
Walmart says it was working on a new store layout a year ago. But the pandemic accelerated those efforts as customers are increasingly focused on contactless shopping amid safety concerns.
Lobbying group says two-thirds of Indiana’s hotels facing closure
The American Hotel & Lodging Association report is meant to underscore what the lobbying group says is a critical need for additional stimulus ahead of Congress breaking for its October recess.
Pelosi, Meadows say they’re hopeful new economic relief deal within reach
Many lawmakers are feeling intense pressure to make a new deal, with millions still out of work and cities and states delaying infrastructure projects and laying off workers because of massive revenue shortfalls.
JPMorgan Chase to pay $920 million in illegal trading settlement
The settlement, the largest ever imposed for this type of fraudulent activity, known as spoofing, resolves investigations by the Justice Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
COVID-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a trend authorities say appears driven by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, playdates and other activities.
Gaming Commission: Spectacle casino license ‘is in question,’ investigations continue
The Indiana Gaming Commission announced Tuesday that it had revoked the gaming license for Spectacle Entertainment Vice President John Keeler, who was recently indicted on several federal campaign finance charges and is on administrative leave from Spectacle, and that the ability for Spectacle to keep its gaming license in the state “is in question.”
Locally based Novus Capital to combine with Kentucky ag-tech firm
Novus and AppHarvest, a developer of large-scale and high-tech indoor farms, announced a deal on Tuesday will result in AppHarvest becoming a public company.
Marion County warns voters to check absentee ballots for errors
The election office said absentee voters should verify that the precinct on their ballot matches the precinct on their ballot envelope and that two sets of initials—belonging to election officials—are there.
First Merchants CEO Rechin stepping down after 13 years
Mike Rechin, who has served as the bank’s president and CEO since 2007, plans to retire at the end of the year. His departure will trigger several promotions among the bank’s other executives.
UPDATE: Titans have NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak, with 8 positives
The Tennessee Titans have suspended in-person activities through Friday after three players and five staffers tested positive. The outbreak threatens to jeopardize the team’s game this weekend against the Steelers.
Indiana reports 20 new COVID-19 deaths, 761 more cases
The 20 deaths were the most seen in the daily report since Sept. 15, matching that day’s total. The state has reported 90 deaths over the past week, up from 63 the previous week.
Consumer confidence posts better-than-expected monthly gain
Consumer confidence is closely watched for signals about consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of economic activity in the United States.
As COVID deaths hit 1 million, scientist says toll might be double
The coronavirus’s rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
Downtown church still hoping to redevelop adjacent lot on Mass Ave
Roberts Park United Methodist Church, 401 N. Delaware St., has planned for more than a year to build a five-story building with a day-care facility, parking, health clinic and office space atop the parking lot directly east of the church.
Former state senator, casino executive indicted on campaign finance violations
The charges are related to a scheme to route contributions through conduit donors to a 2016 congressional campaign.
Governor-hopeful Woody Myers would overhaul school funding, scrutinize charters
Woody Myers and running mate Linda Lawson, a former state representative, are emphasizing education as a key component of their ticket, playing to those who may be disgruntled with Indiana’s education reform movement.