IU’s title victory over Miami the most-watched college football game in 11 years
According to ESPN, the game was the most-viewed, non-NFL sports telecast since Game 7 of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland.
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Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance, citing Trump’s order
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized that the commission’s decision to rescind the guidance “will not leave a void where employers are free to harass wherever they see fit, leaving a trail of victims in their wake.”
TikTok says deal reached for US spinoff
The divestiture from TikTok’s Beijing-based former parent company, ByteDance, means that the wildly popular app will continue to operate in the United States.
Indiana lawmakers move to expand use of Classic Learning Test for college admission
The legislation would require the state’s public colleges and universities to consider scores from the CLT as an alternative to SAT or ACT results.
DePauw to host retrospective of New York-to-Indianapolis artist Samuel Vázquez
Vázquez turned his street art beginnings into a fine art career, studying at IU’s Herron School of Art and Design along the way.
FBI investigating death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay
A federal grand jury subpoena shows the agency is seeking records and information relating to Irsay’s death, his “substance (illegal and prescription) use,” and his “relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian,” a prominent addiction specialist based in California.
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges bank closed his accounts for political reasons
The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County court in Florida, alleges that JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in February 2021 with just 60 days notice and no explanation.
Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers
The new option rolling out Thursday will give millions of people the option of turning on a recently introduced tool called “Personal Intelligence” within the AI mode.
DeKalb, Steuben, Wayne counties join hunt for new Indiana casino
These counties join Allen County as possible sites for a new casino under changes to House Bill 1038. Some Indianapolis-area lawmakers are still pushing for Marion County to be included in that group.
Bill allowing Hoosier Lottery online sales won’t win in Legislature this year
The plug has been pulled on a bill that would give the Hoosier Lottery permission to sell tickets online and host instant games on its website.
Indiana public records access law to get anti-bot overhaul
Local units suspect some requests from possibly fake entities are phishing attempts.
Indiana pharmacist charged in ‘astronomical’ drug theft case still holds ‘free and clear’ license
Regulators on the Indiana Board of Pharmacy say they’re “frustrated” but cite procedural constraints amid ongoing investigations.
Legislative committee sends amended Bears stadium bill to full Senate
The vote came after little discussion and no testimony—no one from the public signed up to talk about the bill.
Indiana’s first padel facility opening in Westfield
The new facility has two courts dedicated to padel, a fast-growing racquet sport that blends elements of tennis and squash.
Lawmakers draft timeline for new Indianapolis education board
Indiana lawmakers have advanced a bill that would give a new governing body power over buildings, buses and taxes for Indianapolis schools, after adding key dates for when these changes would happen.
Guilty plea made in Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of $380M
Drive Planning operated an office in Fishers that was overseen by former managing partner Gerardo Linarducci, who is facing civil fraud charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and multiple lawsuits from investors.
Trump backs down on Greenland, cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.
Indianapolis secures NFL Scouting Combine through 2028
Other announcements made at Visit Indy’s annual State of Tourism event include the addition of two medical conventions to the city’s slate.
‘Innovate or Evaporate’ podcast joins IBJ Media Podcast Network
The show, which “explores the relentless pace of change and the innovators who drive it,” is hosted by Christopher “Toph” Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures.
Financial Center First names new president and CEO
The new hire succeeds Kevin Ryan, who was appointed interim president and CEO in August after the announcement of former CEO Cameron Minges’ planned departure.