U.S. inflation down slightly, but remains stubbornly high
Tuesday’s consumer price report from the government showed that inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy remain high and are likely to fuel price spikes well into this year.
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Colts hire Eagles offensive coordinator as head coach
The Indianapolis Colts’ long and extensive search for a new head coach ended Tuesday when they officially hired Shane Steichen.
CDC: Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday.
Ford to build $3.5B electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan
Gabby Bruno, director of economic development for Ford, said there was “no lack of competition for this project.” She said Michigan “competed against numerous states and countries” to secure the investment.
Eagles’ Steichen leads Colts’ coaching candidates, source says
Shane Steichen, who was one of three finalists for AP Assistant Coach of the Year, would become the second Eagles offensive coordinator hired by the Colts as their head coach.
Report: Companies’ climate targets not what they claim to be
A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are—in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments.
IRS won’t tax most relief payments made by states last year
The IRS announced Friday that most relief checks issued last year by states, including Indiana, aren’t subject to federal taxes, providing 11th hour guidance as tax returns start to pour in.
New classified document found in FBI search of Pence home
Pence adviser Devin O’Malley said the Department of Justice completed “a thorough and unrestricted search of five hours” and removed “one document with classified markings.
FBI searching Pence home as part of classified documents probe
The search Friday was described as consensual and came after an extensive back-and-forth between former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team and the FBI.
How the ‘boneless wing’ became a tasty culinary lie
The “boneless wing” is a thriving and delicious deception. It’s part of a subset of foods that are popular but also aren’t really what they say they are.
Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Trump
The extraordinary scenario of a former vice president potentially testifying against his former boss in a criminal investigation comes as Mike Pence considers launching a 2024 Republican presidential bid against Donald Trump.
Chicken farmers say their eggs could help reduce prices
U.S. chicken producers say they want to do their part to bring down high egg prices, but first they have to convince the FDA to change the rule that prevents eggs laid by chickens in the meat industry to be used for human consumption.
Liquor before beer: Spirits beat brews in new market data
After years of steady growth, it marked the first time that spirit supplier revenues have surpassed beer—but just barely, the spirit industry group said.
Indiana Republicans back partisan school boards switch
The Indiana School Boards Association and the Indiana State Teachers Association are among education groups opposed to the change.
Conservative groups look beyond Trump for 2024 GOP nominee
Two major conservative groups have signaled they are open to supporting someone other than Donald Trump in the 2024 race for the White House, including former Vice President Mike Pence.
Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown as many unable to tweet
It is not clear what caused Wednesday’s meltdown, but Twitter engineers and experts have been warning that the platform is at an increased risk of fraying since new owner Elon Musk fired most of the people who worked on keeping it running.
Probe into U.S. Olympic failings stunted by red tape in Washington
The commission was created more than two years ago after an investigation into how the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the sports organizations it oversees, including Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, mishandled sex-abuse cases.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in CEO Iger’s company ‘transformation’
The job cuts amount to about 3% of the entertainment giant’s global workforce and were unveiled after Disney reported quarterly results that topped Wall Street’s forecasts.
Another $237M granted to Honda battery plant project in Ohio
Honda had also considered Greensburg, Indiana, as a possible site for the plant before deciding on Ohio.
Primary care remains hot deal target as CVS makes $10.6B bid
CVS Health is seeking to buy Oak Street Health, which runs clinics that specialize in treating Medicare Advantage patients.