Hiring stalls, with companies reluctant to expand in uncertain economic landscape
The weak numbers make it all but certain that Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate at its next meeting.
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World Health Organization adds Mounjaro to its list of essential medicines
The recommendation applies to a range of GLP-1 drugs that also includes Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Lilly’s older diabetes treatment, Trulicity.
Councilors, advocates want Marion County sheriff to stop housing ICE detainees
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal says he has to maintain the inflow of ICE detainees—about 700 so far this year—as part of required cooperation with the federal government.
In its fifth year, Butter art fair eclipses $1.1M in cumulative art sales
More than 10,000 people attended the fifth edition of the Butter fine art fair over Labor Day weekend, where 104 artworks sold for a total of $192,000.
Carmel software firm reaches settlement in legal dispute with former business partner
Carmel-based Max Minds, which does business as Alleo, had been embroiled in a legal dispute with a Virginia-based business partner since 2023, with each party suing the other.
Trump administration ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions
Industry trade group Airlines for America, which represents carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, welcomed the move.
Host Colts hope to avoid 12th straight season-opening loss
The Colts have missed the playoffs in four consecutive years and are preparing to welcome their eighth opening-day starting quarterback in nine years.
Business owners express optimism amid economic challenges, PNC survey shows
PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher said business owners nationally and in the Indianapolis area are optimistic about their prospects despite ongoing concerns about inflation and possible recession.
Caitlin Clark to miss remainder of WNBA season: ‘Disappointed isn’t a big enough word’
The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game.
READI regions provide ‘sound foundation’ for Indiana’s regional policy, study says
Earlier this year, Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order directing state leaders to establish a unified regional framework for economic and workforce development.
IU Indianapolis festival celebrates Ray Bradbury, stokes imagination
The name of Festival 451 Indy, which begins Saturday and runs until Oct. 5, is inspired by Bradbury’s best-known work, “Fahrenheit 451.”
Google facing $425.7M in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping
The verdict reached in federal court followed a more than two-week trial in a class-action case covering about 98 million smartphones operating in the United States between July 1, 2016, through Sept. 23, 2024.
Work underway on $78M performance facility for Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever and city officials took part in a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the 108,000-square-foot downtown development Thursday morning.
Indiana slashing reimbursement rates for child care providers
Child care providers around Indiana will see reimbursement rate cuts of 10% to 35% as the state’s Family and Social Services Administration tries to close a $225 million funding gap.
Brazilian restaurant to take over former Lou Malnati’s spot in Broad Ripple
Lou Malnati’s, one of the top brands of Chicago deep-dish pizza, closed its four central Indiana locations in February, less than five years after entering the market.
Report: Americans would save $100B if credit card rates were capped
Trump proposed the cap during the 2024 election, but hasn’t mentioned it since. However, politicians like Sen. Josh Hawley and Sen. Bernie Sanders have introduced similar bills.
$80M in NIL deals approved by newly launched College Sports Commission
The new College Sports Commission has cleared more than 8,300 name, image and likeness deals, it said Thursday in its first full update on how the new system is working.
Security products company Allegion on acquisition spree in 2025
Allegion, whose Americas division is based in Carmel, has completed nine acquisitions so far this year—a significant increase from recent years.
IEDC leader to depart as part of ‘evolution’ of agency
Jeff Blade has served as the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s executive director for less than a year.
Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan covers unexpected jobs
The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge and salon workers—and some surprise occupations.