Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women’s Soccer League team
Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati heads the group trying to bring a women’s pro team to the city.
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Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta
The justices heard arguments in November in Meta’s bid to shut down the lawsuit. On Friday, they decided that they were wrong to take up the case in the first place.
DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish
DirecTV was looking to acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction that included a payment of $1, plus the assumption of approximately $9.8 billion in debt.
F1 closer to approving expanded grid for GM entry initially started by Michael Andretti
With a restructuring at Indianapolis-based Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased.
Airline CEOs, Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election
The Biden administration is on its way out of power, but that’s not ending the arguments between Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and airlines that think they are being over-regulated.
Verdict in trademark case could be legal test for sports merchandising
At least a dozen schools have sued the defendants over their use of vintage sports logos and images, including Purdue University, Stanford and UCLA.
Regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
The proposed breakup filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of Google’s industry-leading Chrome web browser.
Comcast to spin off cable networks that once starred for entertainment giant
Like other cable companies, Comcast in recent years has shifted its business emphasis away from traditional cable toward streaming and other sources of revenue.
Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Ford sales fell 15.3% in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period last year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. The company’s market share shrank to 3% from 3.5%
Target struggles in third quarter despite price cuts, offers tempered holiday outlook
Target’s stock plummeted 21% in morning trading Wednesday after the retailer fell short of Wall Street expectations for the quarter.
Congressional panel urges toughening U.S.-China trade relationship
In its annual report to Congress released Tuesday, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission called for the first time for ending permanent normal trade relations with Beijing.
Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve in his new administration: experience on television.
Jersey Mike’s sandwich chain acquired by private equity firm for $8B
Jersey Mike’s has nearly 30 locations throughout Indiana, including stores in Indianapolis, Noblesville, Carmel, Greenfield, Zionsville, Anderson, Avon, South Bend, West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Bloomington.
Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after pandemic tanked participation
Compared to other adults, people between the ages of 45 and 54 volunteered at the highest rates overall, the survey found, and more women volunteered than men, continuing a long-term trend.
McLaren’s IndyCar team makes leadership changes as Gavin Ward leaves role as team principal
Arrow McLaren said it will rely on a handful of leadership additions, including former Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan and former IndyCar race director Brian Barnhart.
Trump naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Duffy would replace Pete Buttigieg, the former presidential candidate and South Bend mayor, who has served in the position since 2021.
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from social media influencers, report says
A virtually identical share of Republicans and Democrats regularly get their news from digital influencers who are more likely to be found on the social media platform X, according to a report by the Pew Research Center.
Regulators open 2 investigations into Ford over slow recalls
The largest of the probes covers about 457,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick small pickups.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up
The airline has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion in 2025 and 2026.
Judge blocks new Labor Department rule to expand overtime pay for millions
Trade groups argued the move would harm businesses and lead to costs that would potentially force employers to cut jobs or limit their workers’ hours.