Lilly inks $275M deal to supply more COVID-19 antibody
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. on Wednesday announced an agreement with the U.S. government to supply an additional 150,000 doses of its COVID-fighting antibody bebtelovimab.
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Simon secures $5.5M ruling over theater chain for absent rent
The judge in the case found that the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t excuse Regal from covering its rent at the theaters, which are now in default for the lack of lease payments.
Indiana lawmakers to weigh THC regulations, marijuana decriminalization
While lawmakers said total marijuana decriminalization is on the table for debate during summer study meetings, they will also explore restrictions involving the sale of products like delta-8, including age requirements for purchasing.
Indiana University launching Center for Gender Equity
IU said the center that will address issues of gender inequity, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment in the workplace.
New road-safety chief: Agency to scrutinize auto-driver technology
Any new regulations the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration might impose would fill what critics say is an urgent need to address the growing use of driver-assistance systems on U.S. roads.
Biden administration holding its first onshore oil sales
President Joe Biden suspended new leasing just a week after taking office in January 2021. A federal judge in Louisiana ordered the sales to resume.
Judge declines to block tighter Indiana bail restrictions
The ruling issued Wednesday will allow the law to take effect as scheduled on Friday.
Indiana lawmakers delay special session work by nearly three weeks
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb originally called for the special session to discuss a tax refund, but now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, lawmakers are seeking more time to address abortion law.
Stellantis warns of car market collapse if EVs don’t get cheaper
One of Europe’s biggest automakers warned after a landmark deal to phase out combustion engines that the industry is doomed unless electric vehicles get less expensive.
Powell: ‘No guarantee’ Fed can tame inflation, spare jobs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell repeated his hope that the Fed can achieve a so-called soft landing, but said the job had become more difficult.
Elevate Ventures taps local entrepreneur Christopher Day as next CEO
Christopher Day, the CEO and cofounder of Indianapolis-based marketing tech firm DemandJump, will take over as CEO of the Indianapolis-based organization on July 18.
Hospitals in Hendricks, Hancock counties join forces with Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic Care Network allows small, independent hospitals to tap into the giant health system’s vast system of specialists and researchers to help solve medical problems.
UPDATE: Ascension St. Vincent to close 11 immediate-care centers
The closures will affect more than half of the urgent care centers operated by Ascension St. Vincent across the state, a move certain to impact scores of employees as well as patients who use those centers.
The Freedom Forum podcast: Holli Harrington, Indianapolis Airport Authority diversity officer
Host Angela B. Freeman talks with Harrington about her efforts to promote equity in the airport’s operations and among its vendors. And they discuss the importance of developing a culture in which employees can bring their authentic selves to work.
Noblesville City Council rejects plan for gravel pit near Potter’s Bridge Park
Noblesville city councilors voted 7-2 against the proposal by Beaver Materials, which purchased 50 acres of farmland adjacent to the 66-acre park with hopes of removing gravel from the property.
Flight cancellations stressing weary travelers as July 4 approaches
Pandemic-era problems that hobbled the national air system as it struggled to regain footing last summer have not abated, despite pledges from airline executives of a renewed focus on reliability.
FTC sues Walmart over scammers’ use of money transfer unit
In its lawsuit, the agency alleged that for years, Walmart failed to properly secure the money transfer services offered at its stores.
U.S. officials announce more steps against monkeypox outbreak
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Oriental Inn calls its quits after 37 years in business
The owners of the east-side restaurant, which has been shut down since mid-November due to a kitchen fire, have decided to make the closure permanent.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
An FDA panel voted 19-2 that COVID-19 boosters should contain some version of the super-contagious omicron variant, to be ready for an anticipated fall booster campaign.