U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in December
This month’s number reflected a sharp rebound, pushing the consumer confidence index to its highest level since April.
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Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Forecasters predict an onslaught of heavy snow, ice, flooding and even tornadoes from Thursday to Saturday in a broad swath of the country, from the Plains and Midwest to the East Coast.
State calls on Hoosiers to check federal internet funding map
The Indiana Broadband Office is asking everyday Hoosiers to submit challenges to the map to get the state the full amount of federal broadband money and access it needs.
Study identifies Indiana counties that could attract a semiconductor plant
The Ball State University study shows no Indiana counties in “Tier 1,” meaning communities that are “most likely” to attract a semiconductor plant and are in larger metropolitan areas.
Spurred by regulators, 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’
Tuesday’s announcement comes as 3M is facing an onslaught of lawsuits from states and individuals who are claiming contamination from PFAS harmed their health.
House committee votes to make public Donald Trump’s tax returns
Trump’s campaign blasted the committee’s vote as a politically motivated attack.
Musk says he will find new Twitter CEO but keep control of key divisions
Musk tweeted his decision Tuesday night in response to an unscientific and unrepresentative poll he launched two days ago, which asked users whether he should step down as head of the company.
Bill Oesterle awarded $7.2M in lawsuit against Iowa car repair shop
Angie’s List co-founder Oesterle had filed suit against a classic-car restoration shop alleging that the company had, among other things, overbilled him for repairs, charged him for unauthorized work and sold one of his cars without permission.
Kettler stepping down as state agriculture chief
Bruce Kettler is set to become president and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana.
Police, FBI plan update on deadly Greenwood mall shooting
FBI spokeswoman Chris Bavender said the federal agency will provide an update on efforts to extract data from gunman Jonathan Douglas Sapirman’s cellphone and laptop.
EPA enacts tougher pollution rule for trucks, vans and buses
The regulation marks the first time the federal government has tried to crack down on emissions from these diesel-powered vehicles in over two decades, and is aimed at improving the lives and health of Americans who live alongside highways, ports and sprawling distribution centers.
DePauw searches for dean to launch business school
The university first announced plans for the business school in March as part of the five-year “DePauw’s Bold & Gold 2027” strategic plan.
Carmel’s Palladium to get $1.5M in upgrades for ‘antiquated’ lights, PA system
Theater officials say the funds will help keep the 11-year-old facility up-to-date and maintain its ability to attract top performers.
Lawmakers unveil $1.7T bill to avoid shutdown, boost Ukraine
Lawmakers worked to stuff in as many priorities as they could into the sprawling package, likely the last major bill of the current Congress. They are racing to complete passage before a midnight Friday deadline or face the prospect of a partial government shutdown going into the Christmas holiday.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer law violations
It’s the largest fine to date against any bank by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the largest fine against Wells, which has spent years trying to rehabilitate itself after a series of scandals tied to its sales practices.
Ohio firm acquires The Coil apartments in Broad Ripple for $57M
The purchase comes just three years after the 151-unit complex on the Central Canal was sold for $40.7 million to Chicago-based Promus Holdings LLC.
Police seize on COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
The Associated Press has found that authorities around the world have used technologies and data used in the fight against COVID-19 to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Library board critics demand answers, call for resignations
With their search for a new CEO for the library system mired in controversy, members of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Board of Trustees heard withering criticism from community members at their meeting Monday night.
Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referrals: What they mean for Justice Department
A criminal referral is merely that: a referral. The Justice Department does not have to act on it.
FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says
Sam Bankman-Fried may be ready to come to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX following a chaotic court appearance in the Bahamas.